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June 4, 2009 - 3:30 p.m. Volusia County rainfall
update #20 Morgan Gilreath Jr., Volusia County’s property appraiser, has provided updated damage assessments from May’s floods, indicating that 1,890 properties were damaged with a total value of $68,985,054. The figures include 1,109 single-family homes, 509 mobile homes, 178 multi-family units, and 94 commercial properties. Reported damage to government facilities and infrastructure is estimated at $9,777,100. DONATIONS Before collecting or donating, please call the agencies listed below to confirm the most current needs.
VOLUNTEERS Emergency officials and the United Way are asking residents who want to volunteer to not "self-deploy" into the affected areas. Citizens needing volunteers to assist with cleanup efforts are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross to make a request. Volunteers who are skilled and experienced in muck-outs, dry wall and mold remediation are needed to assist those who have been affected by the floods. The City of Daytona Beach needs volunteers to help distribute comfort kits Friday, June 5. The Salvation Army is seeking administrative support to help answer phones at its social services centers in Daytona Beach and Bunnell. For more information or to register for volunteer opportunities, please call the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties at (386) 366-9080. CITY OF PORT ORANGE The City of Port Orange has a contractor available to test for mold and mildew in homes within the city limits. Port Orange will pay for the testing. Residents who want to have their homes tested should call (386) 506-5605 and leave a message that includes the resident’s name, address, and a phone number where the resident can be contacted. Under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, the City of Port Orange has assistance for homeowners who meet eligible income levels. The assistance could include reimbursement for the purchase of tarps, temporary housing, payment of insurance deductible, and construction assistance. Please contact the City of Port Orange SHIP coordinator at (386) 506-5642. MORE THAN 2,800 REGISTER WITH FEMA One week after President Barack Obama declared Volusia County a disaster area eligible for federal help, more than 2,800 victims have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). More than $3 million in aid has been approved. Disaster Recovery Centers remain open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily at:
Residents affected by the flooding can visit one of the Disaster Recovery Centers, register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or call (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or (800) 462-7585 for hearing/speech impaired from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. seven days a week. VOLUSIA COUNTY APPROVED FOR DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE The Agency for Workforce Innovation has received federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance to help flood victims in Volusia County who have become unemployed as a direct result of the flooding and who do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. Individuals may file online at www.floridajobs.org or www.fluidnow.com or by calling (800) 204-2418. |
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