Release Number:
NR-020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- More than $14 million has been approved through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $5 million through its low-interest disaster loan program.
The following numbers, compiled May 29, provide a snapshot of the Alabama/FEMA disaster recovery to date:
Funds approved
- $12.2 million for Housing Assistance grants to help with recovery rental expenses and home repair costs.
- $2.5 million for Other Needs Assistance to cover essential disaster-related needs, such as medical expenses and lost personal possessions.
- $5.4 million approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration for low-interest loans to eligible homeowners, renters or business owners.
Survivor recovery
- 9,968 of the 10,464 damaged homes and property have been inspected (95 percent of requests).
- 3,285 visits have been made to the eight disaster recovery centers located in designated counties.
- 9 counties designated for Individual Assistance.
FEMA works with many volunteer agencies and the private sector to speed the recovery effort. Those affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding need to register with FEMA for disaster assistance.
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