With one month gone since Vermont suffered a major disaster in Tropical Storm Irene and another month left to register for aid, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $16 million in assistance to individuals and families, according to the agency.
"As we continue our work with the state and other partners to help Vermonters recover, FEMA urges anyone who has not registered for assistance to do so before the Halloween deadline," said Federal Coordinating Officer James N. Russo. "We are here for the long haul, but the sooner you are in the system, the easier it will be to ensure that you get all help you are eligible for."
FEMA's registration number is: 800-621-FEMA (3362). If you have a speech disability or hearing loss and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585 directly; if you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362. Online registration is available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or at FEMA's mobile website, m.fema.gov for Smartphone or tablet users.
Cities and towns must submit their requests for Public Assistance, which provides reimbursement to repair public infrastructure such as roads and bridges, by October 17.
The approved aid so far includes more than $15.1 million in housing grants to help repair, rebuild or replace housing and for rental assistance, as well as more than $900,000 for assistance with other needs, such as replacement of personal property or medical expenses.
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