Families and individuals who suffered damage from Hurricane Rita have received more than $564 million in assistance from state, federal, local and voluntary agencies.
As of Dec. 16, 2005, 477,319 individuals have registered for assistance and $549 million has been approved through the Individuals and Household Program. Of that, FEMA has provided $484 million in individual assistance and $65 million in other needs assistance. The Small Business Administration has approved $15 million in loans; 347,630 people have visited Disaster Recovery Centers; and 332,449 home inspections have been requested. With 232 inspectors in the field, 94 percent of requests submitted have been completed.
Individuals affected by Hurricane Rita may go to any DRC to have questions answered about assistance in person.
Eighty-four percent of the debris from Hurricane Rita has been removed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, cities and counties have hauled away an estimated 7.1 million cubic yards of debris with 1.3 million cubic yards pending removal; 3,119 requests for travel trailers have been received. Some 1,808 units are occupied. Accessible units with a wider entrance, handrails, and low-step tub entry also are available.
About $353 million in public assistance has been obligated by FEMA. The funds will be used by the state of Texas to reimburse local governments and agencies for eligible and documented debris removal, temporary sheltering, interim housing and emergency protective measures associated with Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
Jan. 11, 2006, is the final day to register for assistance with FEMA.
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