Federal Funds Approved For Storm Victims
5/29/2018 (Permalink)
The President has officially approved Governor Roy Cooper's request for a federal disaster declaration to help tornado victims in Guilford and Rockingham counties.
The decision came on Tuesday, April 15. All storm victims will be able to apply for low-interest federal loans or grants to help them repair their homes and businesses.
Families and business owners can now apply for financial help to repair and rebuild.
The governor declared a state of emergency for Guilford and Rockingham counties on April 20 and sent the federal disaster declaration request to the president on April 25.
He reached out to local officials today to share the good news that the request for federal help has been granted.
Storm survivors are encouraged to register with FEMA online or via phone as soon as possible, in one of the following ways:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download the FEMA Mobile App and register online
- Phone 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585
- The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week
- Multilingual operators are available
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