For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 24, 2003
Statement on Federal Assistance for Delaware
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State
of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Storm Henri on
September 15, 2003.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected
individuals in New Castle County.
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 is available to State and eligible local
governments in New Castle County on a cost-sharing basis for the repair
or replacement of public facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Henri.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard
mitigation measures.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Michael J. Hall as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The Agency said that residents and business owners who sustained
losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance
tomorrow 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 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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