Elkhart County OK’d for FEMA funds
In a press release from
The order authorizing the funds was signed by President
"There were hundreds of hours of work by county officials and staff to prepare the application,"
Yoder said it was good news for the community in that the county and local governments will be able to recoup some of the money already spent on flood recovery. Local residents who were also impacted by the flooding will also likely see some federal funds.
While this is a relief to some extent, Yoder said he was frustrated by how long the process took.
"It's a good thing we live in a community that steps up and helps one another right away," he said.
In a statement issued soon after the disaster assistance was announced,
"I saw firsthand the devastation in the northern and southern parts of our state as a result of these unrelenting storms," Holcomb said in a public statement. "We're grateful that
On Friday, US Congressman
.S. Senator
"The storms and flooding inflicted extensive damage across the state, including significant damage to homes, businesses, utilities, infrastructure, and transportation networks," said a portion of the letter. "We urge you to expeditiously consider and approve the Governor's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the
More than 1,800 homes were affected and an assessment estimated that individual damages exceeded
Federal funding is also available to state agencies, local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-
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