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South Bend urges residents to apply for FEMA flood assistance; more than $7 million available
Summary
City staff said over $7,000,000 in FEMA assistance funds remain available for December flood recovery and urged residents to apply before the June 10 deadline; contact details and local partners were provided.
City officials on May 27 urged South Bend residents to apply for FEMA assistance for damage from the December flood, saying the state received a low turnout for applications and that more than $7,000,000 in funds remain available. Officials emphasized that residents whose restoration work is already complete remain eligible.
"Just apply. Like, apply," the presiding speaker (identified in the transcript as Jennifer Zarn) said while summarizing outreach efforts with Pacific County Emergency Management and local nonprofits. The deadline stated on the record for applications was June 10; staff provided contacts (Scott McDougall and Marcy Medina) and a local phone number and website for help with applications.
Officials said outreach is ongoing with state and local partners to increase awareness in rural areas and encouraged residents to apply even if repairs are finished, because vehicles and other items were included in approvals for this program during the December event.
