FEMA: $110M In Flood Aid Given To Michigan Residents

Oct. 24--More than $110 million in federal disaster aid has been approved for 92,000 Michigan residents affected by the historic flooding in August that swept across southeast Michigan.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, applications for aid will continue to be accepted up until the Nov. 24 deadline.

Applications must be received by then to be considered for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a news release.

Homeowners and renters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties might be eligible for federal grants to help cover various disaster-related expenses including essential home repairs, personal property losses and other serious disaster-related needs that aren't being covered by insurance.

"One month may seem like a long time but it's surprising how fast it can slip by, especially at this time of the year," said Michigan State Police Capt. Chris A. Kelenske in a statement. "Michiganders who have not registered should do so today, so we can see how we may help."

Homeowners are eligible to apply for SBA low-interest loans up to $200,000 to repair or replace disaster damaged primary homes. Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for loans up to $40,000 for replacement of personal property including automobiles, according to the release. Businesses and private nonprofits can apply for up to $2 million to repair or replace storm-damaged property.

Residents can register for assistance or check the status of their registrations online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.

Contact Katrease Stafford: [email protected].

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