Congressman Cole Announces Deadline for Agencies to Apply for FEMA Funds

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Congressman Cole Announces Deadline for Agencies to Apply for FEMA Funds

Congressman Cole announced today that agencies in Cotton County seeking reimbursement from FEMA for expenses related to the latest ice storm must apply for assistance by March 3. All agencies that have already helped with the recovery efforts or those that might in the future must file a Request for Public Assistance by this deadline.

This is the first step in applying for public assistance funds. By filling out this form, an agency's name will be added to the FEMA list and they will be contacted by a FEMA Project Officer to facilitate expenditure reimbursement at a future date.

"I urge all parties seeking public assistance after the recent ice storm to apply for reimbursement through FEMA. It is vital for organizations to submit this form soon so that they can be eligible for funding," Congressman Cole said.

For a copy of this form please call 405-917-3800. It can also be downloaded at: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/fema_forms/ff90-049.pdf. The form should be faxed to the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management, care of Kathleen Shingledecker at 405-948-1509 by March 3.

Agencies will need to keep detailed records of man hours, overtime, equipment use, damages to equipment, etc. in order to receive reimbursement from public assistance funds.

Individuals seeking assistance related to the ice storms need to register with FEMA either by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585 or online at www.fema.gov. There is not a deadline for individual filers but they are urged to do so in a timely manner.

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