HENDERSON COUNTY–As of the July 24 report, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has distributed over $4.1 million in individual assistance to Henderson County residents following the storms that swept through the county in May, Henderson County announced on social media July 26.
This substantial support underscores the ongoing efforts to aid the community’s recovery, the county says online. The FEMA Individual and Households Program (IHP) helped 748 individuals, totaling $4,167,702.66 in aid, according to the county. That aid broke down into $2,736,768.49 for Housing Assistance and $1,430,934.17 for Other Needs Assistance, the county states. This aid encompasses various forms of support, including housing repairs, replacements, rental assistance and other urgent needs, according to Henderson County.
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney credited the coordinated response from various county departments for the success in securing this aid. He highlighted the unprecedented level of federal support, saying, “I’ve never seen this much federal money going to individuals in this type of situation. This has all been possible because of the work of our county emergency management response team.”
Judge McKinney expressed his gratitude to all involved in the emergency response and recovery efforts, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in overcoming the challenges posed by the May storms. The combined efforts of local agencies and the support from FEMA will continue to be important as the community continues to recover, he said.