Aid for New Hampshire Recovery Rises to $8.1 Million
Less than one week to register for FEMA/state disaster assistance
Release Date: June 20, 2007
Release Number: 1695-028
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- As the deadline for individuals and households to register for assistance nears, federal and state disaster aid to help in recovery from April's nor'easter has surpassed $8.1 million, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).
There is still time to register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment. Both lines are available 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Residents with Internet access may register online at www.fema.gov, where valuable recovery information is also available. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 26. The FEMA Helpline is also available at the above phone numbers for those who have questions about disaster assistance or who want to check on the status of an application. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955.
The following is a summary of ongoing recovery efforts as of close of business June 19, 2007:
- 1,841 individuals have applied in the disaster-designated counties for Individual Assistance (Belknap - 114, Grafton - 82, Hillsborough - 514, Merrimack - 235, Rockingham - 544, and Strafford - 352).
- $2,752,764 in Housing Assistance has been approved for 1,076 applicants, to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging, and repairs to make homes safe and sanitary.
- $240,663 in Other Needs Assistance has been approved for 187 applicants, to cover personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other serious disaster-related expenses, not covered by insurance.
- $3,429,500 in loans has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration for homeowners and businesses. To date, 1,506 home loan and 233 business loan applications have been issued. SBA continues to operate a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Manchester until further notice.
- $1,805,551 in Public Assistance has been obligated to reimburse local governments and certain private non-profits for eligible emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of infrastructure. To date, 209 Requests for Public Assistance have been received from eligible applicants.
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: Wednesday, 20-Jun-2007 16:54:17