Over $67 million in federal funds is helping Wisconsin residents recover from floods and storms earlier this summer.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $44.8 million in grants for housing and individual needs and the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $22.4 million in low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners, according to state and federal officials.
By the numbers:
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$39.5 million in Individual Assistance has been distributed in FEMA grants for repair and replacement of storm-damaged housing and for temporary housing.
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$5.3 million in FEMA grants has been for other disaster needs such as transportation, medical and dental expenses, moving and storage fees, and replacement or repair of personal property.
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$22.4 million has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administrationin low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business owners.
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37,463 residents have registered for assistance in the 30 Wisconsin counties declared eligible for individual disaster aid
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34,014 home inspections have been completed
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9,474 individuals have visited Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Centers
"Anyone whose property was damaged by the storms and ongoing flooding between June 5 and July 24 in the 30 declared counties has until Sept. 15 to register for assistance," said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Johnnie Smith. "We urge residents not to miss out on available assistance."
Residents can still register or update their information by calling 1-800-621-FEMA from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. or online 24 hours a day at www.fema.gov until the Sept. 15 deadline.
Homeowners, renters and business owners can receive information about SBA disaster loans and get help with the application process by calling 1-800-659-2955 or by visiting www.sba.gov.