Assistance deadline passes, funds still being processed
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February 22, 2007
Even though the opportunity to register for federal and state assistance came to an end on February 12, applications continue to be processed.
To date, more than $4,528,389 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery assistance have been disbursed. Currently, 2,388 people have applied for FEMA assistance and 1,119 applicants for assistance were seen at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).
Washington residents or businesses that had losses or damages from the November 2-11 flooding and are registered can still get information on their individual cases or update their application by calling FEMA’s Helpline 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also continues to process applications submitted before the Feb. 12 deadline. More than $9 million in low-interest disaster loans to Washington residents and businesses to use for their recovery have been approved.
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are now closed. The toll-free number to contact SBA is (800) 659-2955.
For small businesses only, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs caused by the severe storms and flooding which occurred November 2-11. This assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. The deadline to return an SBA EIDL application for working capital is September 12.
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