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FEMA officials say more than 900 people in Pike County have applied for FEMA assistance for flood damage. FEMA inspectors are meeting with those who applied for aid to assess the damage and figure out how FEMA can help. Officials say at least 200homes are destroyed, many more are damaged. FEMA is here, to help people begin the recovery process. Around 75 FEMA workers are in Pike Coungty meeting individually with victims and surveying the damage at each home and business. FEMA Officials say those eligible will start receiving reimbursements in two to three weeks. Eligible applicants can get aid or loans for temporary housing, uninsured property losses, and other expenses caused by the flood. FEMA officials remind that all victims must register to be eligible for aid. To register with FEMA and apply for aid, you can call 1-800-621-FEMA go online at www.disasterassistance.gov. You can also visit the FEMA disaster recovery centers at Harless Creek and Coon Creek.