FEMA Assistance Tops $10 Million To Help Pay Costs From Four Snow Emergencies In Maine Early This Year
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Release Number: 3205-002
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $10 million to reimburse state and local governments in Maine for costs incurred in four snow storms that hit the state early this year, according to disaster recovery officials. Total aid for the four winter storms is $10,056,005.72.
The funds were allocated through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. President George Bush declared the emergencies after a request from Governor John Baldacci following the storms.
JANUARY SNOW EMERGENCY
More than $1 million has been approved to help pay for costs of the heavy snow on Jan. 22-23. The total is $1,498,692.53.
Two counties and the state were eligible for aid. The counties were Cumberland and York. The state and county breakdown is as follows.
| County | Federal Aid |
|---|---|
| Cumberland | $ 789,948,63 |
| York | $ 592,019.13 |
| State of Maine | $ 116,724.77 |
| Total | $1,498,692.53 |
FEBRUARY SNOW EXPENSES
An additional allocation of almost $4 million was approved for costs of the snow storm on Feb 10-11. That total was $3,998,836.12.
Thirteen counties and the state were eligible for aid. The counties were Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington and York. The totals are:
| County | Federal Aid |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin | $ 255,902.18 |
| Aroostook | $ 250,147.57 |
| Cumberland | $ 721,388.78 |
| Franklin | $ 118,302.77 |
| Hancock | $ 137,438.86 |
| Kennebec | $ 251,254.59 |
| Knox | $ 134,234.13 |
| Oxford | $ 234,570.16 |
| Penobscot | $ 402,922.60 |
| Piscataquis | $ 44,690.99 |
| Somerset | $ 129,618.64 |
| Washington | $ 43,551.35 |
| York | $ 489,949.69 |
| State of Maine | $ 784,863.81 |
| Total | $3,998,836.12 |
MARCH 9 SNOW COSTS
More than $3 million was allocated for the snow storm on March 9. The total is $3,261,706.85.
Nine counties and the state were eligible for aid: Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and York. The totals are:
| County | Federal Aid |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin | $ 280,931.54 |
| Aroostook | $ 379,533.28 |
| Cumberland | $ 635,798.98 |
| Franklin | $ 122,965.95 |
| Oxford | $ 258,049.82 |
| Penobscot | $ 294,103.88 |
| Piscataquis | $ 42,532.83 |
| Somerset | $ 145,455.69 |
| York | $ 469,625.24 |
| State of Maine | $ 632,709.64 |
| Total | $ 3,261,706.85 |
MARCH 11-12 SNOW EXPENSES
An additional allocation of more than $1 million has been obligated for costs of the heavy snow on March 11-12. That total is $1,296,770.22.
Three counties and the state were eligible for aid. The counties are Androscoggin, Cumberland, and Oxford.
| County | Federal Aid |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin | $ 260,501.96 |
| Cumberland | $ 722,407.92 |
| Oxford | $ 193,716.25 |
| State of Maine | $ 120,144.09 |
| Total | $1,296,770.22 |
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 24-Aug-2005 09:32:27