Wisconsin Disaster Assistance Rises Above $4.6 Million
Release Date: September 12, 2007
Release Number: 1719-015
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LA CROSSE, Wis. More than $4.6 million in disaster assistance has been approved for 14 Wisconsin counties, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The financial assistance approved so far goes to help individuals and businesses recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred August 18 31.
More than 3,200 households have applied for assistance. Individuals may register for assistance online at www.fema.gov anytime or by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Applicants may also call those numbers to check on the status or update their applications.
More than $4.1 million in financial assistance has been approved for Wisconsin residents under the Individuals and Households Program. This assistance may be used for temporary disaster housing; the repair of disaster-damaged, uninsured homes to a safe, sanitary and functional condition and for serious, disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs. Over 2,000 homes have been inspected since the disaster was declared.
As of Sept. 11, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued more than 2,700 home and business loan applications. SBA officials encourage anyone who has received an application from the SBA to return it as soon as possible in order to be eligible for any further assistance.
SBA has approved 9 low-interest loans for a combined total of $323,000 so far to homeowners, renters and businesses of any for property losses not fully covered by insurance. In addition, small businesses may receive loans to help provide working capital funds to recover from the disasters economic impact.
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are open for disaster victims to meet face-to-face with representatives from various assistance agencies. More than 1000 residents have visited DRCs set up in the disaster-affected areas to help meet the needs of disaster victim
Crawford County DRC
North Crawford High School
47050 County Road X
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
Open 8 a.m. 7 p.m. daily until Saturday, Sept. 15. SBA representatives remain at the location Monday Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
Dane County DRC Robertson Road Facility
4318 Robertson Rd.
Madison, WI, 53714
Open 8 a.m. 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
Grant County Fairgrounds MDRC
Youth & AG Building
County A East
916 E. Elm St.
Lancaster, WI 53813
Open Friday, Sept. 14.,12 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept 15, 8 a.m. 7 p.m.
Green County MDRC Pleasant View Complex
Highway 81
Pleasant View Drive
Monroe, WI 53566
Open until 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
Iowa County Courthouse MDRC
222 N. Iowa St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Open Sunday, Sept. 16, 12 7 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. 7 p.m.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds MDRC
503 N. Jackson Ave.
Jefferson, WI 53549
Opening Monday, Sept. 17, 12 7 p.m., closing Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
Kenosha County Center DRC
19600 75th St. (Intersection of US 45 & US 50)
Bristol, WI 53104
Open 8 a.m. 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
La Crosse County DRC
Town of Shelby Town Hall
2801 Ward Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Open 8 a.m. 7 p.m. daily until Saturday, Sept. 15. SBA representatives remain at the location Monday Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
Racine County DRC Western Racine County Service Center
209 N. Main St.
Burlington, WI 53177
Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
Rock County MDRC Old Dean Clinic
11 W. Church St.
Evansville, WI 53536
Opens Thursday, Sept. 13, 12 7 p.m. and then 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.
Vernon County MDRC Living Faith Church
852 North Main St.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Opens Monday, Sept. 17 12 7 p.m. and then 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
A large number of volunteer agencies have been working to help senior residents and others with clean-up and serving meals in the affected regions. To request help from volunteer agencies or to volunteer to help, call 211 from a land line, or 1-877-947-2211 from a cell phone.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, 12-Sep-2007 14:04:42