Disaster Assistance Briefings for Local Officials Set 

Release Date: July 9, 2008
Release Number: 1771-014

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- State and federal disaster officials will hold five briefings to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in 15 counties apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of recent severe storms and flooding.

The briefings will be held at the following locations, dates and times, according to officials from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Clark, Coles, Douglas and Edgar counties:
Friday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Otterbein United Methodist Church
2175 East Harrison Street
Charleston

Crawford, Cumberland, Jasper and Lawrence counties:
Friday, July 11, 2 p.m.
Newton High School Cafeteria
101 West End Avenue
Newton

Calhoun and Jersey counties:
Monday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.
Jersey County Government Administration Building - Auditorium
200 North Lafayette
Jerseyville

Adams, Hancock, Henderson and Pike counties:
Monday, July 14, 2:30 p.m.
John Wood Community College
Paul Health Center - Auditorium
1301 South 48th Street
Quincy

Winnebago County:
Tuesday, July 15, 1 p.m.
Machesney Park Village Hall
300 Machesney Road
Machesney

The briefings will provide information about FEMA's Public Assistance (Infrastructure) program for debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair, restoration or replacement of public facilities or infrastructure that were damaged during the June 1 and continuing severe storms and flooding.

These meetings do not address FEMA's Individual Assistance program for homeowners, renters and business owners.

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, 10-Jul-2008 08:26:37