26 Counties In Indiana Designated For Public Assistance
Release Date: June 22, 2008
Release Number: 1766-018
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- According to officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Public Assistance (PA) is available to 26 counties in Indiana to help pay for emergency services and to repair or replace public facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on May 30 and continuing.
Governmental entities, municipal authorities, and certain private nonprofit organizations in Bartholomew, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Decatur, Greene, Hancock, Henry, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Madison, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo and Washington counties are now eligible for all categories of Public Assistance.
Under the cost-share program, FEMA Public Assistance 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.
Federal and state officials urge homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began May 30, 2008 to apply for disaster assistance immediately by calling 1-800-621-FEMA. For those with hearing or speech impairments call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Registration lines and on-line registration at www.fema.gov are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.
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: Thursday, 26-Jun-2008 14:49:52