Ulster County News

FROM: ULSTER COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

DATE: October 6, 2004 

Richard A. Gerentine, Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature, is pleased to announce that Ulster County has been given an opportunity to offer disaster relief assistance to the residents of Ulster County.

"Due to the unfortunate weather that the residents of Ulster County have experienced recently, I am pleased that county residents will be able to apply for relief from damages they may have incurred during the heavy rains caused by Hurricane Ivan," stated Chairman Gerentine.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for disaster assistance from home owners, renters and business owners for damages incurred during the heavy rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ivan. Damages must have been incurred during the period of September 16-24. Assistance is designed to supplement insurance coverage and may include grants for basic home repairs and/or rental assistance; U.S. Small Business Association low interest loans for home- owners, renters and businesses, and grants for serious disaster related needs and expenses such as appliances and furniture.

To apply, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please have the following information available prior to calling: your social security number, insurance information (including policy number), information on damages, direct deposit information and day/evening contact information.

Ulster County, through the New York State Emergency Management Office, has appealed FEMA’s denial of it’s request for similar assistance for the storm of August 30. If this appeal is successful, a similar program will be available to residents experiencing uninsured losses during that event.

For further information, please call the Ulster County Emergency Management Office at 331-7000.