More than 174 residents of the Northern Mariana Islands called to apply for disaster assistance on the final week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s toll-free number was available to accept applications. Nearly $12.7 million in state and federal assistance has already been approved for more than 5,549 claims from residents who were affected by Supertyphoon Chaba.<\/p>\n
Federal and state disaster officials offer the following 60-day summary of assistance efforts to date:<\/p>\n
* 5,549 individuals fron Saipan, Rota and Tinian have applied for federal and state assistance;<\/p>\n
* $12,686,076 approved in grants and low-interest loans;<\/p>\n
* $8,488,692 approved in Housing Assistance grants for temporary rental assistance and minimal home repairs;<\/p>\n
* $4,193,383 approved in Other Needs Assistance grants for necessary expenses and serious needs caused by the disaster; and<\/p>\n
* $5,324,700 approved in U.S. Small Business Administration in low-interest loans, including 157 home loans ($4,806,500) and eight business loans ($427,700).<\/p>\n
Individuals or business owners who need to provide additional information concerning their application can call FEMA\u2019s Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For those with hearing or speech impairment, the TTY number is 800-462-7585. The helpline is available 12 noon to 8pm, Monday through Saturday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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