Crisp, Pike county residents eligible for disaster assistance

ATLANTA — The state’s Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes has been amended. Pike County residents are now able to apply for Individual Assistance, while Crisp County is now eligible for Public Assistance.

Individual Assistance may 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 hurricane.

Public Assistance is available to state and local government entities and qualified not-for-profit organizations. It will provide financial aid for debris removal and emergency work.

Individuals in these designated counties can apply for assistance in any of the following ways:

♦ Online at DisasterAssistance.gov

♦ Calling 1-800-621-3362

♦ People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call (800) 462-7585.

For more information on the Major Disaster Declaration or Public Assistance, email [email protected], and for Individual Assistance, email [email protected].

As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency collaborates with local, state and federal governments in partnership with private sector and non-governmental organizations to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies.

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