CLANTON, Ala. – It’s been nearly two months since President Biden issued a federal disaster declaration for Jefferson and Shelby Counties following the severe storms and flooding that occurred Oct. 6-7, 2021. In that time, local, state, and federal partners have been working to ensure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need. So far, more than $14.1M in federal funds have been approved for disaster survivors in Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Residents in these counties can still apply for assistance with FEMA through Monday, Feb. 21 by calling 800-621-3362 or going online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Individual Assistance in Jefferson and Shelby Counties:
349 homeowners and renters have been approved for $1,721,554 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program. This includes:
- $1,596,677 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.
- $124,877 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.
- 118 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance.
- 750 home inspections issued; 727 completed.
National Flood Insurance Program:
U.S. Small Business Administration:
- 61 applicants have been approved for $3,195,300 in low-interest loans through the SBA disaster loan program. Homeowners, renters, businesses, and private non-profits should apply for physical property and personal property loans at: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ through Feb. 21.
For more information about Alabama disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4632. Follow the FEMA Region 4 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion4.