FEMA Providing Lifeline To Those Suffering From August Flooding

Depending on the type of damage, homeowners could receive up to $32,000 in grant money -- money that goes towards fixing your home and doesn’t have to be paid back, even if your home is already repaired.

 

If more money is needed, that’s where small Business Assistance Loans come in. All centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but closed on Sunday.

Residents with losses from the storms and flooding will save time by registering for help from FEMA before going to the disaster recovery centers.

Four disaster recovery centers opened to assist residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The four centers are one-stop shops where disaster survivors can register for assistance, discuss types of disaster assistance programs with specialists, receive the status of their existing application and obtain other information.

Register at www.disasterassistance.gov or via a web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-FEMA (3362). TTY users may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT seven days a week until further notice.

The application deadline is Nov. 24, 2014.

 

Disaster recovery center locations:

Macomb County

Renaissance Unity Church
11200 E. 11 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48089

Oakland County

Gerry Kulick Community Center

1201 Livernois Ave.

Ferndale, MI 48220

Wayne County

Wayne County Community College Welcome Center
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219

Wayne County Community College Education and Performing Arts Center

21000 Northline Road
Taylor, MI 48180