Disaster Recovery Aid Exceeds $605.5 Million For Hurricane Rita
Release Date: January 14, 2006
Release Number: 1606-118
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Families and individuals who suffered damage from Hurricane Rita have been approved to receive more than $605.5 million in assistance.
Recovery Services Summary as of 2 p.m. Jan. 13, 2006:
- 478,460 individuals have registered for Individual Assistance.
- $562,460,692 has been approved through the Individuals and Household Program. Of that, FEMA has provided $490,332,700 in Individual Assistance and $72,127,992 in Other Needs Assistance.
- $43,027,600 in loans has been approved by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
- 374,325 people have visited the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). There are five fixed DRCs in Texas . Individuals affected by Hurricane Rita may go to any DRC to have questions answered about disaster assistance in person.
- 338,391 home inspections have been requested. Ninety-nine percent of those submitted have been completed . There are 48 inspectors in the field.
- 92 percent of the debris from Hurricane Rita has been removed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), cities and counties have hauled away an estimated 7.7 million cubic yards of debris with 700,000 cubic yards pending removal.
- 3,615 requests for travel trailers have been received. Some 2,826 units are occupied. Accessible units with a wider entrance, handrails, and low-step tub entry also are available.
- $415.8 million* in Public Assistance has been obligated in Texas by FEMA. The funds will be used by the State of Texas to reimburse local governments and agencies for eligible and documented debris removal, temporary sheltering, interim housing and emergency protective measures associated with Hurricanes Rita and Katrina .
*This figure is lower than previously reported. Two previous weekly reports indicated total project costs eligible for funding rather than approved projects.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 31-May-2006 15:18:12