HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Oct. 11 grants that are awarded to Commonwealth residents under its Individuals and Household Program totaled $5,020,070.14. The grants were available for residents of Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties in Pennsylvania for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, Aug. 8-9.
207 residents from Potter County have registered with FEMA to establish eligibility for federal disaster assistance. A total of 1046 residents from the four counties have registered.
FEMA has made 1,867 payments to applicants with most funds from Other Needs Assistance (ONA). ONA grants, worth $1.83 million, are for survivors’ immediate needs including medical and dental expenses, childcare, moving and storage or funeral costs. Housing Assistance worth $3.18 million, went to 418 residents to help them repair damaged homes.
When applying for assistance, be sure to indicate any furnace and other essential electrical appliances damaged during the summertime disaster. If there have already been repairs or replacements, be prepared to provide FEMA with valid estimates or receipts.
If you have yet to apply for FEMA assistance, go online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or download the FEMA App to your phone. If you use a video relay service or captioned telephone service. give FEMA your number for the service. For in-person assistance, visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The registration deadline is November 12, 2024.
For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Pennsylvania, visit fema.gov/disaster/4815.