Five Additional Counties Eligible to Apply for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Isaac
By: Stephen Crews
Updated: October 4, 2012
Governor Robert Bentley announced Thursday that five additional counties will be eligible for public assistance
that is geared toward helping communities recover from damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.
The
announcement covers Covington, Dallas, Geneva, Monroe and Perry
Counties. Damage assessments completed this week confirmed the five
counties
suffered more than $2.5 million in combined damages from Isaac. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the addition of these
counties to the list of counties that were already able to apply for
federal public assistance.
Previously,
Mobile, Baldwin and Pickens Counties were approved to apply for public
assistance. The public assistance for all eligible counties
could include, but is not limited to, debris
removal; emergency protective measures; and the repair, replacement, or
restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly-owned facilities and the facilities of
certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations.
"The
approval of public assistance for more counties will go a long way in
helping communities recover from Isaac's impact," Governor Bentley
said.
"Many areas are still dealing with the aftermath of flooding and other
forms of severe weather. Public assistance will help local governments
with the costs of cleanup and recovery. We appreciate the work of state
and federal emergency managers in helping
these communities recover."
"The
Alabama Emergency Management Agency will work with local officials to
seek reimbursement for costs associated with the response to and
recovery
from the effects of Hurricane Isaac," added Alabama EMA Director Art
Faulkner.
