Five More Counties To Get Fema Public Assistance 

Public agencies in Caldwell, Clinton, Lafayette, Linn and Sullivan counties may apply for aid

Release Date: June 27, 2007
Release Number: 1708-008

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Following additional damage assessments, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Public Assistance funding for Caldwell, Clinton, Lafayette, Linn and Sullivan counties to help local governments recover from damage associated with the severe storms and flooding May 5 - 18.

Public Assistance funding goes to local governments, state agencies and certain approved, private, nonprofit organizations, including public utilities, to assist them in the recovery. Federal funding is also available for hazard mitigation measures statewide to increase protection against future events.

The federal disaster declaration June 11 for Missouri made FEMA Public Assistance funding available in 19 counties, including Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Daviess, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Howard, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, Saline and Worth. The amendment approved June 27 adds Caldwell, Clinton, Lafayette, Linn and Sullivan.

Application procedures for local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.

The declaration June 11 also made FEMA’s Individual Assistance available to homeowners, renters and business owners in 17 counties, including Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Carroll, Chariton, Clay, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Jackson, Lafayette, Livingston, Morgan, Nodaway, Osage and Platte. Those affected by the disaster should register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Online, register at www.fema.gov.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Last Modified: Thursday, 28-Jun-2007 17:04:39