Individual Assistance For Hurricane Dennis Victims Passes $10 Million Mark
Release Date: July 24, 2005
Release Number: 1595-024
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Funds continue to flow to victims of Hurricane Dennis, according to officials of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida State Emergency Response Team.
- Since the July 10 presidential disaster declaration, 25,724 applicants have registered for assistance with FEMA.
- Almost 9,400 applications for rental, housing and other needs assistance have been approved totaling $10,220,973 by the close of business Thursday, July 21.
- More than 6,000 individuals have visited disaster recovery centers.
- Homeowners, renters and business owners in 10 designated counties (Bay, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla and Walton) are eligible now for Individual Assistance, including grants and U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans to help with losses.
- 15 counties (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Monroe, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington) are eligible for Public Assistance funds for emergency services, debris removal and to help restore or rebuild essential public facilities.
- Jackson County is eligible to receive public assistance funds limited to emergency services and debris removal costs.
Individuals and business owners who suffered damage due to Hurricane Dennis may still register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or register online at www.fema.gov. For the hearing and speech impaired, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Last Modified: Monday, 25-Jul-2005 08:03:15