Kansas Disaster Aid Tops $10 Million
Release Date: May 25, 2007
Release Number: 1699-011
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WICHITA, Kan. - Disaster assistance in the form of grants and loans adds up to more than $10 million for Kansas.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $1.6 million in Individual Assistance, and The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $8.3 million in disaster loans to Kansas residents and business owners to repair or replace their homes, personal property and businesses damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred May 4 through 18 in the 17 counties declared for Individual Assistance.
FEMA to date has approved more than $244,893 (federal share) in Public Assistance grants. These disaster grants are available for emergency work and permanent repairs to infrastructure damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in 14 designated counties. Under the cost-share program, FEMA funds 75 percent of the cost for eligible work by state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations that provide public services. The state manages the grants for all projects. The remaining 25 percent non-federal share comes from state and local sources.
As of today, 24 counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance under the declaration.
- Barton, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Ottawa, Pratt and Staffordcounties have Individual Assistance and Public Assistance.
- Clay,Cloud, Leavenworth, Lyon, Osborne,Phillips, Reno, Rice, Saline and Shawnee counties haveIndividual Assistance.
- PublicAssistance is available in Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jackson, Lincoln,Osage, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties.
To date, more than 1,000 applicants affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding declaration have registered for federal and state disaster assistance.
Recovery officials from FEMA and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) urge all homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 4 through 18 to apply to FEMA for assistance as soon as possible.
Disaster Overview at a Glance
| Registrations | Housing Assistance | ONA (Other Needs) | SBA | Inspections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DR-1699 |
1,095 |
$115,522 |
$ 448,680 |
$8,387,800 |
91% Complete |
- Direct Housing
- 33 travel trailers are occupied by affected families in group sites in Bucklin and Pratt
- Additional sites are being developed in Coldwater and Kinsley
- Other sites are under consideration
- Outreach
- Community Relations field specialists are providing individuals on a one-on-one basis information on the FEMA registration process, the sequence of delivery, the importance of completing the SBA packet, the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and what community-based organizations may be able to provide.
- Community Relations field specialists are providing individuals on a one-on-one basis information on the FEMA registration process, the sequence of delivery, the importance of completing the SBA packet, the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and what community-based organizations may be able to provide.
- Disaster Recovery Centers
- Haviland - Barclay College, Hockett Auditorium, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week
- Greensburg - east side of Courthouse Square, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. seven days a week
- Trousdale - Trousdale City Park, closing at 5 p.m. Friday, May 25
- Great Bend Great Bend High School parking lot, opening 10 a.m. 7 p.m., Sunday, May 27. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Friday, June 1.
- Public Assistance
- Applicants Briefings have been completed for the city of Greensburg, Kiowa County; Pratt and Barton counties. More are to be scheduled next week.
- 16 Preliminary Damage Assessments have been conducted for additional counties
- 10 Kick Off meetings have been held with eligible applicants
- 21 Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) have been received
- 5 Project Worksheets have been obligated for $244,893 (federal share)
FEMA coordinates the federal governments 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: Friday, 25-May-2007 16:30:18