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FEMA awards nearly $2.95 million to Hardin County flood registrants; registrations still open into July
Summary
County officials reported 472 flood-assistance registrations (469 valid) and $2,945,043.69 awarded so far; residents were told there is still time to register, with a registration deadline described as around July 25.
Hardin County officials said on June 24 that 472 people had registered for federal disaster assistance after recent flooding; county staff reviewed the registrations and found 469 to be valid and reported $2,945,043.69 in awards so far.
The update was presented to the fiscal court as a brief from flood recovery staff. County officials said they were still awaiting a formal presidential public assistance declaration for the county and that registrations remain open. A deadline was described in the meeting as “I believe it’s July 25 or in that ballpark,” and county staff cautioned the date is approximate.
Judge Executive Keith Tall asked officials to continue public outreach. Peterson (presenting a briefing submitted by flood-recovery staff identified in the meeting as Joey V.) said the county will publish registration instructions and urged residents who were affected by the floods to apply.
Ending: County officials said they will continue outreach about registration and financial assistance and expect to update the fiscal court as claims are processed.
