FEMA Approves Earthquake Aid for Albemarle County

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Posted: 5:04 PM Feb 2, 2012 FEMA Approves Earthquake Aid for Albemarle County News Release After originally denying the request, FEMA has made residents of Albemarle County eligible for federal disaster aid to help them recover from a 5.8-magnitude earthquake on Aug. 23. Email Address: news@newsplex.com

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February 2, 2012

Governor Bob McDonnell Thursday announced that individuals in Albemarle and King George counties are now eligible for federal disaster aid to help them recover from a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia on Aug. 23 and led to more than 60 aftershocks.

FEMA denied Virginia’s original request for assistance for Albemarle and King George on Dec. 29, 2011. Governor McDonnell appealed and now the counties join Culpeper, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa, Orange and Spotsylvania counties and the city of Fredericksburg in eligibility for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program.

“I’m pleased that FEMA is providing assistance to help homeowners in these counties repair their homes, said Governor McDonnell. “The damage is significant and federal disaster assistance will make a difference.”

The federal Individual Assistance Program provides grants, disaster housing assistance and low-interest loans. Individuals and families in need of earthquake recovery aid can register immediately by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.

Phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Online registration is available at any time. Those with smart phones or other mobile devices also can register at m.fema.gov. The deadline to register is March 5, 2012.

Residents also can visit the Disaster Recovery Center at Triangle Plaza, 502 E. Main St., Suite 6000 in Louisa. It is open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but will close Feb. 11, 2012.

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