It seemed like a no brainer. Nonetheless, it took a while.
President Barack Obama on Thursday declared Michigan a major disaster from the August floods, clearing the way for federal funding for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
A press release issued by the White House said:
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding also is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance Friday by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
