Deadline looms for Lee and Irene federal storm aid - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports

Deadline looms for Lee and Irene federal storm aid

Posted:

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The deadline is at hand for New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for possible federal disaster assistance.

Thursday, Dec. 15, is the registration deadline. Steven Kuhr, director of the State Office of Emergency Management, says all New Yorkers living in declared counties are strongly encouraged to call the FEMA registration number or apply online.

Dec. 15 is also the deadline to return the completed Small Business Administration disaster loan application for homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses that have been impacted by these storms.

To register, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov .

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Powered by WorldNow
     
NEWS10 ABC
341 Northern Boulevard
Albany, NY 12204
+(518) 436-4822
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTEN. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.