Pennsylvania Aid By The Numbers 

Disaster Assistance Summary

Release Date: August 5, 2006
Release Number: 1649-045

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) continue to provide assistance and work towards recovery for the counties affected by the storms and floods that impacted the Commonwealth in late June.

22 There are currently 22 counties that have been designated to receive Individual Assistance (IA). IA designation allows for federal funds to aid disaster-affected households with disaster assistance funds in the forms of grants and loans. Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Dauphin, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties have been designated.
25 25 counties have been approved for Public Assistance (PA) funds. The program provides assistance for work including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration of infrastructure to pre-disaster conditions. Adams, Armstrong, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Franklin, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties have been designated.
3,894 More than 3,800 Pennsylvania residents have sought information at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) throughout the affected areas. Presently, four DRCs are open. DRCs provide helpful information about disaster assistance and recovery. The four DRCs are located in Columbia, Franklin, Schuylkill, and Susquehanna counties.
9,050 More than $6,660 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been approved for 139 eligible victims of the storms and floods. Commonwealth residents who have experienced loss of income due to the June floods can apply for DUA by calling toll-free, 1-877-FILE-DUA (345-3382).
10,897 10,897 Pennsylvanians have registered for disaster assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362); TTY 1-800-462-7585.
$228,273

FEMA has approved a $228,273 Crisis Counseling grant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Flood victims living in disaster-designated counties can call the Department of Public Welfare hotline toll-free at 1-800-692-7462, or their county mental health number, for assistance. Crisis Counseling helps disaster victims recognize normal stress reactions and emotions caused or aggravated by a disaster, and regain control over themselves and their environment.

$460,242 $460,242 in federal dollars has been obligated for Public Assistance (PA) projects. FEMA awards grants to assist state and local governments and certain private non-profit entities with their response to and recovery from the disaster. FEMA pays seventy-five percent of the costs of PA projects while the Commonwealth has committed to pay twenty-five percent.
$15 million

FEMA has provided more than $15 million directly to Pennsylvania flood victims for housing and other needs assistance through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP).

  • 6,799 assistance checks, totaling more than $13.3 million, have been disbursed to Pennsylvania victims in the form of rental assistance and home repair or replacement grants.
  • Nearly $1.7 million has been disbursed to 1,960 Pennsylvanians under the Other Needs Assistance program (ONA). ONA grants provide assistance to disaster victims to pay for serious, disaster-related needs.
$16.5 million

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than 425 disaster assistance loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses totaling over $16.5 million

  • Over $14.7 million to homeowners and renters.
  • Nearly $1.8 million to businesses.

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: Saturday, 05-Aug-2006 01:52:23