Deadline looms to seek federal aid for April tornado damage
It is so very much on her mind because of the number of people she comes across who don't think they are eligible for assistance, because they might have been renters (wrong). They've heard that they have to pay
"There are a lot of myths and bad information out there," Hightower said. "I don't want them to lose this opportunity."
The
Both counties were declared disaster areas
So far, more than 200 applications totaling nearly
Another
Donations are still being accepted through the
"It's a difficult experience," said
People are still trying to find their way, Wilson said.
"I think the cleanup work was tremendous and it was done in a very timely way," Wilson said. "But when you see the blue tarps still on the homes and the construction going on, it tells us we still have a lot to do."
Hightower says federal assistance could make a big difference for people who are still trying to recover.
In the days before the
Anyone who hasn't registered by that time will be ineligible for help.
Hightower also says that anyone who has been turned down should also appeal.
"Sometimes it's as simple as a transposed number or not filling out a complete address," she said.
Legal Aid North Carolina offers a free hotline for people with questions on
Call the
Morning Newsletter Article Widget6B5869DC547D3D464B640C8906033B3Dsubscribehttp://www.greensboro.com/newsletter/signup/signup-confirmation/http://www.greensboro.com/newsletter/signup/signup-confirmation/
Get today's top stories right in your inbox. Sign up for our daily morning newsletter.
htmlCancelSubscribe
Contact
___
(c)2018 the News & Record (Greensboro, N.C.)
Visit the News & Record (Greensboro, N.C.) at www.news-record.com
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Car slams into building, causes ‘significant damage’
Former ODU wrestler to receive $525,000 settlement from concussion mistreatment lawsuit
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News