Release Date: December 9, 1998
Release Number: 1259-06
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FEMA/state aid to residents and business owners who suffered damages in Hurricane Georges and Tropical Storm Mitch have exceeded $74 million, Deputy Federal Coordinator Pat Seaman of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today.
More than $71 million has been approved to date for damages in Monroe and the 16 Florida Panhandle counties included in the Georges declaration. More than $2.8 million has been approved for tornado and flood damages in Monroe and Palm Beach counties included in the Mitch declaration.
Following is a breakdown of funds approved for Georges damages:
Funds approved for Mitch damages include the following:
The application period for Georges has ended but those with damages suffered during Mitch have until Jan. 4, 1999, to apply for aid. The toll-free FEMA registration number is 1-800-462-9029, or 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairments.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 14-Jan-2004 10:44:34