Federal Funds Top $213 Million in Hurricane Matthew Recovery
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Published on 12-13-2016 08:41 PM
Federal Funds Top $213 Million in Hurricane Matthew Recovery
December 14, 2016
Durham, NC - - (December 13, 2016) - - In the nine weeks since President Obama declared a major disaster for North Carolina, federal agencies have provided more than $213 million in grants, loans and insurance payments to those who had losses resulting from flooding after Hurricane Matthew.
These funds are making it possible for survivors to begin to rebuild their homes and communities as they develop a recovery plan.
FEMA has provided almost $83 million in grants to more than 27,000 eligible survivors for rental assistance and for repairs to make homes safe and habitable.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded more than $64.6 million in low-interest disaster loans to more than 1,700 applicants.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program has obligated $2.2 million in grants.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $64.1 million to policyholders who filed claims.
The deadline for registering with FEMA and for applying for a U.S. Small Business Administration loan is Jan. 9, 2017.
How to register with FEMA:
• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.
• Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.
For information on SBA loans:
• Call 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 TTY).
• Homeowners, renters and businesses may visit SBA’s secure website https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ to apply online for a disaster loan.
For more information on North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4285 and readync.org. Follow FEMA on Twitter at @femaregion4 and North Carolina Emergency Management @NCEmergency.
Information source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
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