MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- More than $12 million has been approved through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $3 million through its low-interest disaster loan program.
The following numbers, compiled May 23, provide a snapshot of the Alabama/FEMA disaster recovery to date:
Funds approved
- $10.3 million for Housing Assistance grants to help with recovery rental expenses and home repair costs.
- $2 million for Other Needs Assistance to cover essential disaster-related needs, such as medical expenses and lost personal possessions.
- $3.4 million approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration for low-interest loans to eligible homeowners, renters or business owners.
Survivor recovery
- 6,882 of the 7,899 damaged homes and property have been inspected (87 percent of requests).
- 2,990 visits have been made to the nine disaster recovery centers located in designated counties.
- 9 counties designated for Individual Assistance.
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