Gibson And Posey Included In Indiana Disaster Declaration
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Release Number: 1766-010
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Gibson and Posey counties were added today to Indiana's federal disaster declaration, according to officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Residents of these counties are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance. Today's announcement takes the total number of Indiana counties designated for Individual Assistance (IA) to 30.
Other counties previously designated as eligible for Individual Assistance (IA) are: Adams, Bartholomew, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Dearborn, Decatur, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo and Wayne counties.
This will help eligible individuals and business owners recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred during a period beginning May 30 and continuing. Additional counties and types of available assistance may be added following continuing damage assessments.
Help can include;
- Funding for temporary disaster housing assistance
- Grants to help meet serious disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs
- U. S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair or replace real or personal property and housing repair
Affected individuals and business owners may apply for assistance by calling the toll-free registration number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The registration number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Those with a speech- or hearing-impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. An application also can be completed online at www.fema.gov.
Even if affected residents have already filled out damage report forms with the State, or their county emergency managers, or voluntary agencies they must register with FEMA at the above numbers or Web site to be eligible for federal assistance.
All residents also are encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
Callers are advised to have the following information available to help speed up the application process:
- Current phone number
- Social Security number, if available
- A general list of damage and losses you suffered
- If insured, insurance policy number, or agent and company name
- General financial information
- The address of and good directions to the damaged property
- A phone number where you can be reached during the daytime and early evening
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: Tuesday, 24-Jun-2008 16:46:22