Release Date:
January 30, 2019
As of Jan. 28, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Calhoun County residents have received more than $30.9 million in total federal funds:
- 2,787 individuals and households have been approved for more than $7.3 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
- Two flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $33,852 in claims have been paid.
- More than $23.6 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 521 homeowners and renters and 26 businesses.
- More than $4.8 million in grants have been approved for basic housing repairs for 1,046 homeowners.
- 3,030 home inspections have been issued with more than 99.9 percent completed.
- Approximately 736 survivors have not provided FEMA with the necessary information from their insurance settlements to complete their disaster assistance registration.
- Through Disaster Survivor Assistance outreach more than 6,100 survivors were connected with disaster resources and recovery partners for needs beyond what FEMA can assist with.
- 993 homeowners and renters approved for rental assistance.
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers installed 481 blue roofs in Calhoun County, representing 481 families who can live in their homes while they make permanent repairs.
- 21 households are licensed-in in Calhoun County under FEMA’s Direct Temporary Housing Assistance program. Working with Florida Division of Emergency Management, Calhoun County and Volunteer Florida, debris is being cleared from private and commercial sites.
- More than 1.5 million cubic yards of debris has been removed in Calhoun County.
- The disaster recovery center at Blountstown Public Library opened Oct. 26 and has assisted more than 3,500 visitors.
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