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September 23, 2011

Another County Eligible For Irene-Related FEMA Aid

Belknap County now joins the growing list of New Hampshire areas eligible for public FEMA aid.  Governor John Lynch made the announcement today.  Most of the counties that qualify for federal help are only eligible for what’s called “public assistance.”  That means FEMA will reimburse them for road repairs, debris removal, and other Irene-related damage […]

September 12, 2011

More New Hampshire Communities Eligible For Public FEMA Aid

Governor John Lynch announced today that two more counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration, making them eligible for Irene-related FEMA aid. Communities in Strafford and Sullivan Counties can now apply for help repairing public facilities and infrastructure. As StateImpact has reported, public assistance, for things like roads, is different from individual assistance […]

August 31, 2011

How Do States Get FEMA Disaster Relief Money After Irene?

In the wake of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene, there’s been a lot of chatter about another big battle brewing in Congress: FEMA disaster relief funding.  The agency’s been underfunded for years, to the point that it hasn’t been able to keep some promises dating back to 2008.  Some long-term rebuilding projects have been put on hold […]

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