Alaska residents in the direct path of November's major Pacific storm may still apply for several different types of relief funds, though the deadlines are fast approaching.
Federal Public Assistance is available for state, tribal and local governments and some nonprofit organizations for repair of facilities. Qualifying organizations, which experienced facility damage due to storms in the North Slope Borough, the Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area, the Lower Kuskokwim REAA, the Lower Yukon REAA and the Southwest Region REAA may call (907)428-7102 by Jan. 21 to apply for assistance. More information is available at the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.
Those individuals or families needing assistance with damaged homes, personal property and modes of transportation may qualify for the State Individual Family Grant and/or Temporary Housing programs. Call (855) 445-7131 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to apply for assistance. Applicants should be prepared with lists of damage, ownership documents, insurance information and personal identification. More information is available at the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
The deadline to apply for state assistance is Feb. 3, 2012.
This article originally appeared in The Arctic Sounder and is republished here with permission.