Alabama Disaster Recovery Aid Approaches One-Third Billion Dollars
Release Date: November 16, 2004
Release Number: 1549-081
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MOBILE, Ala. -- In the sixty days since Hurricane Ivan made landfall on the Gulf Coast, state and local governments, as well as individuals, households and businesses have received more than $323 million in disaster aid from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).
Total $323 million disaster assistance includes the following:
- $132 million approved to help individuals and households recover.
- $77 million approved for temporary housing and for minor repairs to make their primary residences safe and habitable again.
- $55 million approved for other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other programs.
- $16.3 million in low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA has approved 688 loans to homeowners and renters, and 107 loans to businesses.
- $13 million in FEMA/State Public Assistance obligated to state and local governments.
- $37 million in disaster food stamps, including aid from emergency and replacement programs, administered by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (As of Nov. 12)
- $195,094 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) distributed to individuals who are out of work as a direct result of the hurricane, and who otherwise would not be eligible for regular unemployment assistance. (As of Nov. 12.)
- $393, 963 allocated to fund "Project Rebound," enabling a statewide hotline and
outreach program for crisis counseling. For the location of crisis-counseling centers, call
866-756-7834. - $123 million in federal mission assignments disbursed. Mission assignments are work orders that FEMA, as lead federal recovery agency, issues to other federal agencies requesting that they complete specific tasks during response and recovery, such as emergency medical assistance and debris removal.
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- 145,413 individuals and households have applied for disaster assistance. \
- Assistance figures for the 65 counties designated eligible for federal disaster assistance may be found in an appendix to this release.
- 41,555 residents have visited Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to receive information on disaster assistance and meet one-on-one with federal/state recovery specialists.
- 7 DRCs currently are open in the following county locations:
- Daphne Recreational Center and the Community House (Baldwin); Grove Hill (Clarke); Atmore and Brewton (Escambia); Saraland and Coden (Mobile).
- The Grove Hill DRC is scheduled to discontinue operations 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19.
- 267 travel trailers are currently occupied and an additional 70 units have been shipped to a staging area to serve as temporary housing for residents who were displaced by the storm.
- 101,402 FEMA housing inspections completed.
- 99 housing inspectors are currently working in declared disaster areas.
- 152 Community Relations outreach personnel have visited each of the 65 declared counties and made more than 130,000 visits to residents, local leaders, businesses, and other community-based organizations.
- 9 teams continue working in the field to help homeowners, residents and businesses understand the application process and provide one-on-one guidance to those who may be in need of assistance.
- 50 counties are eligible for public assistance funding. Public Assistance provides supplemental reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures taken in response to the storm. It also funds the repair of public infrastructure damaged by the storm, including roads and bridges, public buildings and utilities, and public facilities and parks on a cost-share basis with state and local governments and certain private nonprofit agencies.
- Mitigation: FEMA and the state continue to work together to ensure that the next time disaster strikes Alabama residents will be better prepared to protect their families and property.
- 36,450 brochures about how to rebuild stronger and safer distributed at DRCs.
- 6,120 applicants have received information about mitigation techniques at DRCs.
- 5,478 NFIP claims have been filed due to flooding caused by Hurricane Ivan. Flood insurance settlements to date total $26 million.
- Disaster Help Alabama continues to lead volunteer recovery efforts to hurricane victims, and is still in need of volunteers. To donate goods or services, call 877-824-9826, or visit www.disasterhelp.net/Alabama. As the number of calls for assistances decreases, the organization will transition services to long-term recovery committees.
- Residents affected by Hurricane Ivan are urged to register for assistance by calling FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Persons who are speech- or hearing-impaired can call TTY
800-462-7585. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. The FEMA Helpline can also be reached by calling the toll-free registration number. - Residents may also register for assistance online by visiting www.fema.gov. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance has been extended to Jan. 3, 2005.
Appendix
Assistance in disaster designated counties (As of November 15, 2004)
| County | Registrations | Housing Assistance | Other Needs Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga | 1,195 | $821,038 | $247,678 |
| Baldwin | 26,988 | $14,640,916 | $10,480,975 |
| Barbour | 247 | $181,963 | $35,278 |
| Bibb | 182 |
$66,406 | $10,767 |
| Blount | 18 | $7,796 | $2,675 |
| Bullock | 1,225 | $907,523 | $350,295 |
| Butler | 2,099 | $1,446,220 | $691,409 |
| Calhoun | 68 | $62,265 | $16,844 |
| Chambers | 24 | $25,303 | $10,070 |
| Chilton | 228 | $98,750 | $14,690 |
| Choctaw | 1,537 | $940,419 | $370,733 |
| Clarke | 4,480 | $3,877,018 | $1,916,083 |
| Clay | 19 | $17,364 | $2,078 |
| Coffee | 426 | $162,183 | $107,424 |
| Colbert | 21 | $7,328 | $5,903 |
| Conecuh | 2,776 | $1,860,874 | $1,048,326 |
| Coosa | 52 | $24,140 | $4,288 |
| Covington | 1,732 | $1,004,580 | $432,055 |
| Crenshaw | 510 | $210,957 | $83,071 |
| Cullman | 27 | $8,477 | $8,723 |
| Dale | 198 | $57,915 | $9,115 |
| Dallas | 4,827 | $2,025,758 | $1,324,774 |
| De Kalb | 37 | $5,359 | $8,374 |
| Elmore | 868 | $455,690 | $127,173 |
| Escambia | 9,489 | $6,199,377 | $5,747,328 |
| Etowah | 60 | $43,845 | $15,859 |
| Fayette | 22 | $14,328 | $1,723 |
| Franklin | 67 | $25,244 | $26,476 |
| Geneva | 516 | $248,909 | $101,372 |
| Greene | 1,041 | $669,629 | $406,795 |
| Hale | 1,047 | $407,388 | $111,558 |
| Henry | 27 | $21,511 | $5,473 |
| Houston | 70 | $21,797 | $15,275 |
| Jackson | 51 | $7,115 | $150.00 |
| Jefferson | 4,052 | $2,028,822 | $1,447,640 |
| Lamar | 19 | $16,510 | $6,496 |
| Lauderdale | 34 | $12,355 | $5,301 |
| Lawrence | 39 | $17,925 | $7,723 |
| Lee | 108 | $41,975 | $9,564 |
| Limestone | 28 | $4,445 | $2,466 |
| Lowndes | 1,625 | $1,409,454 | $285,321 |
| Macon | 323 | $218,833 | $61,951 |
| Madison | 58 | $3,209 | $727 |
| Marengo | 2,006 | $1,690,225 | $633,363 |
| Marion | 47 | $9,202 | $13,042 |
| Marshall | 35 | $9,414 | $13,725 |
| Mobile | 51,637 | $23,777,231 | $21,853,384 |
| Monroe | 4,181 | $2,483,050 | $1,866,331 |
| Montgomery |
7,864 | $2,531,474 | $1,985,126 |
| Morgan | 45 | $5,789 | $3,484 |
| Perry | 1,698 | $883,358 | $809,483 |
| Pickens | 484 | $173,261 | $101,037 |
| Pike | 413 | $263,251 | $101,469 |
| Randolph | 12 | $14,636 | $0.00 |
| Russell | 120 | $77,900 | $25,561 |
| Shelby | 155 | $46,538 | $8,414 |
| St. Clair | 54 | $31,463 | $11,607 |
| Sumter | 1,616 | $1,030,277 | $434,335 |
| Talladega | 76 | $49,860 | $24,742 |
| Tallapoosa | 91 | $61,820 | $30,644 |
| Tuscaloosa | 239 | $82,988 | $26,578 |
| Walker | 115 | $100,724 | $28,607 |
| Washington | 2,134 | $1,326,506 | $805,259 |
| Wilcox | 2,786 | $1,544,855 | $574,773 |
| Winston | 51 | $30,475 | $7,172 |
| Totals | 144,319 | $76,553,210.00 | $54,926,135.00 |
Last Modified: Wednesday, 17-Nov-2004 08:06:36