Maine Governor Visits Flood-Damaged Areas of Aroostook County
By admin - Posted on May 26th, 2008
May 23, 2008 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today visited Aroostook County for the fourth time since the area was hit by severe flooding earlier this month.
“It takes time for communities to recover from a natural disaster,” Governor Baldacci said. “The process has begun, but it’s far from over. All of Maine wants to make sure the folks hurt by the flooding know that we will not forget their struggles and stand ready to help.”
Today Governor Baldacci visited Fort Kent, Soldier Pond, Wallagrass, Portage and Island Falls during the trip. On Tuesday, the governor visited flood-damaged areas in Penobscot County.
On May 9, President Bush signed a major disaster declaration for Aroostook County as a result of the record flooding that struck the County three weeks ago. The federal government on May 14 approved public assistance covering Aroostook, Knox, Lincoln, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo Counties. On May 16, the federal government expanded the major disaster declaration to include Penobscot County for individuals and businesses.
On Thursday, Governor Baldacci requested that Penobscot be added to the list of six counties already approved for public assistance.
“Maine people are resilient,” Governor Baldacci said. “We will come back from this year’s floods stronger than ever.”
Governor Baldacci also urged people affected by the flood to complete their applications for federal assistance and for the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program. Even if people don’t accept the loans, the completed application makes them potentially eligible for other aid programs.
Those who have questions about their application, or who want to apply for disaster assistance, should call FEMA's toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Registration can also be done online at www.fema.gov. Those with speech or hearing impairment should call, TTY 1-800-462-7585. Information on SBA loan applications is available by calling the SBA helpline at 1-800-659-2955 or visiting the SBA Website at www.SBA.gov/disaster.
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