9/23/2010

Deadline for flood victims to file for assistance with FEMA is just days away

The FEMA deadline for flood victims is just days away.

More than 15 million dollars has been permitted to this point and flood victims have till Tuesday to register.


The 2 FEMA catastrophe restoration facilities in Pike County are closing for good proper now.

FEMA representatives are closing up shop at the disaster restoration facilities, however there was a surge of people before the doors closed.

FEMA staff helped flood victims up until the final minute at the two Catastrophe Restoration Centers.

David McCracken is just one who made a last minute cease on the Heart in Coon Creek earlier than it shut down for good.

“I had to get a examine signed and notarized by the SBA, David McCracken said.

FEMA Officers say greater than 100 folks visited the 2 facilities this week.

Although the facilities are closed, FEMA registration is open just a few more days. Tuesday is the deadline.

FEMA officials encourage flood victims who have not signed as much as apply, irrespective of how small the damage.

FEMA has already approved greater than 15 million dollars in help for the 2,500 people who have utilized so far.

Those that registered can amend their utility for up to 18 months.

The phone number to register is 1-800-621-FEMA.