Saturday, May 22, 2010
Over $5M In Disaster Aid For WV
WEST VIRGINIA...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the assistance includes $3.6 million for temporary housing and home repairs and $1.1 million in low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration. President Barack Obama approved a disaster declaration for Greenbrier, Raleigh, Fayette, Kanawha and Mercer counties after severe storms starting March 12 caused flooding and mudslides. As of Friday, FEMA says 1,798 people have registered for state and federal disaster aid.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the assistance includes $3.6 million for temporary housing and home repairs and $1.1 million in low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration. President Barack Obama approved a disaster declaration for Greenbrier, Raleigh, Fayette, Kanawha and Mercer counties after severe storms starting March 12 caused flooding and mudslides. As of Friday, FEMA says 1,798 people have registered for state and federal disaster aid.