Escambia Alabama Declaried Disaster Area; FEMA Help Available

June 5, 2011

The Federal Emergency Management Agency designated Escambia County as a disaster area due to tornadoes back in April.

Escambia County was declared a disaster area due to the damage incurred during the weather event on the night of April 15, 2011. Any residents that suffered losses in this event are encouraged to call FEMA as soon as possible at (800) 621-3362 and register for assistance. Each applicant will receive a FEMA ID number for their claim.

A FEMA strike team will be in the Emergency Management office in the courthouse at 314 Belleville Avenue in Brewton on Monday June 13th from noon till 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14th and 15th from 7:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. They will be there to assist the applicants with the documentation process and to provide other assistance as needed. Representatives with the Small Business Administration will also be on hand to provide information on low interest loans that may be available to homeowners and businesses that were affected in this event.

Applicants should bring their FEMA ID number (obtained by calling FEMA at the number above) and other documents with them to the meeting. No appointment is necessary.

For more information call the Escambia County EMA office at (251) 867-0232.

Pictured top: This mobile home overturned twice in the Damascus community of Escambia County, Ala. Pictured inset: Another home damaged on Damascus Road. Pictured below: A damaged home on Highway 31 north of Brewton. Submitted photos by the American Red Cross East Escambia Chapter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News