Release Date: November 21, 2008
Release Number: 1809-006
» More Information on Missouri Severe Storms, Flooding, and a Tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Nearly $1.5 million in disaster aid has been approved in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Missouri residents suffering damage from the severe storms, flooding and tornado during the period of Sept. 11-24, state and federal officials announced today.
Below is a recovery summary as of the close of business Nov. 21, 2008 for the Individual Assistance program in the declared counties of Boone, Callaway, Chariton, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Osage, Schuyler, St. Charles, St. Louis, Stone, Taney, Texas, and Webster Counties and the Independent City of St. Louis.
More than $1.2 million has been approved in housing assistance to help disaster-affected Missourians with temporary housing and home repairs. Another $277,109 has been approved for Other Needs Assistance (ONA), which may include the repair or replacement of personal property and disaster-related transportation, moving, and medical expenses. Missouri provides 25 percent of ONA money provided to applicants.
1,338 individuals have applied for assistance by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) toll-free registration number. The deadline to apply for assistance is Jan. 12, 2008.
690 damage inspections have been completed. Those who may be awaiting an inspector are reminded to keep their appointments to speed recovery assistance.
76 people visited the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in University City to talk face-to-face with recovery specialists, get help with U.S. Small Business Administration loan application, or check the status of their applications and how to mitigate against future losses. A representative from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is also available to assist with disaster losses. Referral information is available for other agencies providing disaster assistance.
A DRC in Lincoln County opened today at the following location: Lincoln County Fire Station No. 4, 725 Highway KK, Troy, MO 63379. Hours of operation for both DRCs are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
A disaster stress hotline is available through the LifeRAFT Crisis line, 1-866-384-1254. A counselor is available to help those impacted in a disaster to understand their current situation and reactions.
The Young Lawyers Section of the Missouri Bar disaster hotline at 1-800-829-4128 is available to assist people in the disaster-affected counties with basic legal questions, such as replacing lost documents, housing/landlord/tenant disputes, mortgage foreclosure information, consumer rights, and insurance questions. Leave a message to receive a call from a legal specialist. There is no charge for the service.
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: Monday, 24-Nov-2008 08:47:27