Alabama’s Disaster Recovery Operation -- By the Numbers 

Release Date: December 6, 2005
Release Number: 1605-123

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MONTGOMERY , Ala. -- It has been one hundred days since category four Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast region. Today local, state and federal agencies are still working together to provide Alabama residents resources to rebuild their lives. As the recovery process continues, here is a look back to see how far Alabama has come.

1 -- With thousands of displaced residents and evacuees from other states, hurricane Katrina led to the single largest direct housing mission in Alabama history

13 -- Alabama State Parks and campgrounds were opened to offer shelter to evacuees

31 -- 31 Disaster Recovery Centers were operational in the state, lending assistance to 40,222 people affected by Hurricane Katrina

271 -- 271 FEMA inspectors performed 90,266 inspections in the state

883 -- The Small Business Administration has approved 883 low-interest loans for homeowners, business owners and renters for more than $38 million in aid

1,400 -- More than 1,400 evacuees and staff were on board when the cruise ship Holiday when it was relocated to facilities in Pascagoula , Mississippi October 30

5,694 -- 5,694 students from other disaster impacted states enrolled in Alabama public schools

7,354 -- 7,354 individuals live in interim housing facilities in Alabama , including apartments, travel trailers in state parks, travel trailer parks, on commercial and private property and on other FEMA leased sites

40,222 -- 40,222 individuals received assistance at Alabama 's 31 Disaster Recovery Centers

111,674 -- 111,674 Alabama residents registered with FEMA by calling the toll-free number 800-621-FEMA (33 62), the TTY number for the hearing-or-speech impaired or by going online at www.fema.gov

704,993 -- 704,993 servings of meals and snacks were distributed

3.2 Million -- 3.2 million cubic yards of storm related debris has been collected statewide

$16 Million -- $16 million dollars in flood insurance claims has been disbursed by The National Flood Insurance Program

$50 Million -- To date FEMA Public Assistance has approved $50.4 million for infrastructure costs, such as the replacement and restoration of power poles, distribution lines and service, debris removal and emergency protective measures

$114 Million -- Close to $114 million in Individual Assistance has been disbursed, including $461 thousand in Disaster Unemployment Assistance

$250 Million -- More than $254 million was obligated for Mission Assignments, allowing for the shipment of 280 truckloads of ice, 186 of water, 103 of MREs, 11 of generators, 27 of cots and 32 truckloads of blankets into the state

Last Modified: Wednesday, 07-Dec-2005 09:48:24