Deadlines Approach For Disaster Aid Applications

CONCORD, NH – The 30-day deadlines are approaching for municipalities, school districts and certain non-profit organizations to apply for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for damage that occurred as a result of this summer’s tornado.

The deadline for applicants from Belknap, Carroll and Rockingham counties is Sept. 11.

The deadline for applicants from Merrimack and Strafford counties is Sept. 20.

Public Assistance is aid for damage to public infrastructure, such as roads and public buildings. To be eligible, damage must have occurred on July 24, the date of the tornado.

Potential applicants must submit a "Request for Public Assistance" form to FEMA, via the NH Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management by the deadline for their county.

For further information, applicants should call Mike Poirier at HSEM at 223-3639.