Saturday, May 23, 2009

Federal aide for Washington Co tops $253K

FEMA says Washington County has received nearly $254,000 in aide since last year's flooding. The federal agency says 19 households will receive $85,000 in housing assistance. The other state needs program has approved one Washington County household for nearly $2,500 in aide. FEMA says the U-S Small Business Administration has approved more than $50,000 in low interest loans for Washington County businesses. For more information on federal disaster aide, visit FEMA's website.