Aid for New Hampshire Recovery Nears $15 Million 

Release Date: July 13, 2007
Release Number: 1695-031

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Three months removed from the April nor'easter flooding, New Hampshire continues to move along on the road to recovery. State and federal assistance to New Hampshire residents and communities has surpassed $14.9 million in response to the floods. Nearly 2,000 households applied for assistance after President Bush approved a federal disaster declaration on April 27, 2007.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved more than $2.9 million to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging and grants for home repairs not covered by insurance (Belknap - 120, Grafton - 84, Hillsborough - 546, Merrimack - 245, Rockingham - 575, and Strafford - 370). In addition, $273,160 was approved for personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other significant disaster-related expenses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved low-interest disaster loans totaling more than $4.8 million for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair their dwellings or businesses, replace damaged personal property and compensate for lost revenue.

FEMA's Public Assistance program continues to assist long-term recovery in all New Hampshire counties. So far, $6.9 million in Public Assistance has been obligated to reimburse local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits. This program provides funding for eligible costs incurred for emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure.

Although the registration period has ended, individuals who have applied for assistance and have additional questions may visit www.fema.gov/assistance or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the speech- or hearing-impaired. Helpline hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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: Friday, 13-Jul-2007 15:23:28