FEMA staff helping Jacksonville residents apply for tornado damage aid
The retired elementary school teacher's home on
"If they don't cover it all then I hope
Regardless, Harris has registered online with the federal agency for aid just in case.
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"They'll stay out there until the leadership determines they've done everything they can," Porreca said. "They go into neighborhoods that are damaged, try to contact survivors and register them for assistance."
Porreca said that once a resident is registered, a
Porreca said he didn't know how long it would take before residents receive any money from
"
What's most important now is to register with
"My advice is you have to get your registration in early," he said. "And it's your recovery ... you're the manager of it, so you have to stay on top of it."
"They were three nice ladies with badges and identification ... they said they were assessing damage and asked if I'd registered and gave me a brochure," Noles said.
Noles said he was at home when the tornado knocked several trees onto the back of his house.
"All I remember was the noise ... and the smell of gas that night," Noles said. "The odor of gas was something else because so many meters were pulled up."
Noles said his insurance will cover most of the damage to his home, but not tree removal, including several large tree stumps left in his yard. Noles said it could cost hundreds of dollars to remove the stumps.
"My only question was if
Noles said that doesn't upset him though. He's just glad the damage to his home wasn't more severe.
"I'm lucky my house wasn't nearly as damaged as others," he said.
Harris said she'd be happy if
"If a tornado doesn't make you humble and closer to God, I don't know what will," Harris said.
Residents and business owners affected by the storms can apply for help without the need of a
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