Disaster Recovery Centers open in counties surrounding Platte
This, however, isn't stopping them from visiting a few DRCs already up and running in neighboring counties.
Fourteen miles from
"These centers are specifically run by
"It's mainly just a place to make
It's tentatively expected that a DRC will be erected in
"The teams go out ahead of time with logistics and they look at locations and these locations have to meet a certain number of parameters," he said. "Then the building owner has to sign an agreement, and once that is complete they can move forward."
Until the
First and foremost, Hofbauer said that people need to continue applying for Individual Assistance as needed. So far, he noted that 60 people have filed claims in
This includes
Statewide, there are a total of 27 counties, as well as the Santee
There are several ways to apply, according to FEMA Public Information Officer
People can go online and visit disasterassistance.gov, download the
Typically, Kempton said, people qualifying for aid receive in the ballpark of
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Businesses and nonprofits are eligible for up to
"And the loan payment is much lower than usual," Said
Vargas lives in
"I spent five months working Hurricane Harvey," she said.
She noted that people have the preconceived notion that the SBA only works with businesses, but in disaster situations, it opens up loan services for homeowners and renters, too.
Vargas said that the first thing flood-affected individuals should do is apply for Individual Assistance through
The process of seeing what is covered through personal insurance,
The organization as of Friday approved
The nice thing about the process, she said, is that the application comes with no monetary strings attached. Even if a person or business is approved for a loan, they don't have to accept and it won't affect the lining of their pockets.
"You fill out your application, and they don't have to take the loan, there are no fees," Vargas said. "If they don't want the loan after they have been approved, or if they want less money, we work with them. They will have six months to decide whether they want to take the loan. There are no closet fees -- nothing.
"So it's a win-win situation. They have the resources available and if they don't need them or want them, it's fine with us. But at least they know they have the resources available."
To apply using SBA's online secure website, those interested are encouraged to visit www.disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. The application can also be completed at any open DRC. For additional information, those interested are encouraged to call 1-800-659-2955 to speak with an SBA representative.
The filing deadline is
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