Liberty County

As of January 4th 2019:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Liberty County residents have received more than $6 million in total federal funds:

  •  More than $1 million in federal grants have gone to almost 372 homeowners and renters.

 

  •  More than $4.9 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 151 homeowners and renters and five businesses.

 

Housing Assistance:

  •  More than $551,960 has been approved for basic housing repairs for 218 homeowners.

 

  •  Nearly 1,081 home inspections have been issued and more than 99.9 percent completed.

 

  • Through Disaster Survivor Assistance teams more than 4,470 survivors were connected with other recovery partners for needs beyond what FEMA can assist with.

 

  •  158 homeowners and renters are approved for rental assistance.

 

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has installed 56 blue roofs in Liberty County representing 56 families who can live in their homes while they make permanent repairs.

Debris Removal:

  •  Approximately 353,300 cubic yards of debris has been removed in Liberty County as reported to the USACE.

Outreach to Survivors:

  •  The disaster recovery center at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol opened Oct. 24 and closed on Dec. 8 after assisting more than 1,006 visitors.