In a press release today, FEMA has notified Evansville that Rock County has been added as a county approved for disaster assistance by FEMA----they will be bringing a trailer to Evansville next week and will be assisting residents......Details will be forthcoming so stay up to date with the City of Evansville web site for further details.
In the press release, FEMA says "Residents who suffered damages in any of the 14 counties designated for individual assistance should register with FEMA online www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA. The toll-free numbers are available from 8am to 6pm seven days a week.
"Disaster assistance for individuals may include:
---Grants to help pay for temporary housing and home repairs to make a home habitable
----Grants for serious desaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
-----Low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) for homeowners, renters and business owners to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance."
Please spread the word about this good news for residents affected here in Evansville. In speaking to Mayor Decker she indicated that the exact time and day of the trailer arriving here in Evansville next week is unknown----- so stay tuned to the City Web site for details.
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