PEARL – Governor Haley Barbour announced today that he has requested a federal disaster declaration because of the Hurricane Gustav.
“Although Mississippi was as prepared as possible to respond to Hurricane Gustav, this incident is of such severity and magnitude that supplementary federal assistance will be necessary,” Governor Barbour said Tuesday.
Based on the Governor’s request, President Bush may declare that a major disaster or emergency exists, thus activating an array of Federal programs to assist in the response and recovery effort.
Governor Barbour is specifically requesting the following federal assistance:
- The Individuals and Households Program for 16 counties that experienced hurricane force winds and power outages: Adams, Amite, Franklin, George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wilkinson. Counties may be added once preliminary damage assessment data is finalized.
- Disaster Food Stamp Program for those 16 counties.
- Disaster Unemployment for those 16 counties.
- Small Business Administration disaster loans for those 16 counties. Additional counties may be requested for SBA once additional Preliminary Damage Assessments are finalized.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide.
For more information call MEMA’s Public Information Line at 866-519-MEMA or the Media line at 866-920-MEMA or visit www.msema.org.
Source: “News Release: Governor Barbour Requests Federal Disaster Declaration.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 5:00 PM.
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September 3, 2008 - 5:37 pm at 5:37 pm |
my home suffered sever damage in hurricaine gustov, I lost another home three years ago in katrina, i haven,t even finished my home, get this i just got my grant and the sba is keeping it with the exception of the $ 10,500.00 i recieved from fema , they just took it back from me . and i need it , please i can not find work ,or afforrd insurance,,,,,,, please help
September 3, 2008 - 9:38 pm at 9:38 pm |
Gerard,
As soon as we receive more relief/aid information for Mississippi, we will post it. Until then, there may be some information on the MEMA site that may help you: http://www.msema.org/
You, and all the other hurricane victims, are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 3, 2008 - 11:18 pm at 11:18 pm |
do the people in claiborne county get food stamps
September 3, 2008 - 11:20 pm at 11:20 pm |
we lost food because my light was out for two days
September 4, 2008 - 10:31 am at 10:31 am |
Hello,
The federal disaster declaration for Mississippi is still pending. Once a decision is reached, we will know more regarding whether food stamps will be distributed.
You can visit http://www.msema.org/ for the latest information.