FEMA offers help door-to-door in Rhodell

By Jessica Farrish
Register-Herald Reporter

June 09, 2009 05:25 pm

— Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Michael Jurnak walked up and down the alleys and roads of Rhodell Tuesday, knocking on doors of homes and businesses.
Had he done so a month ago, he would have been sloshing through mud and creek water.
But Tuesday, Jurnak stayed dry as he told Rhodell residents about the opportunities they have for FEMA help as they rebuild their homes after the May 9 flood.
“I explain the process and the programs available and the application process from the time they apply to the time they may receive funds or a grant for repairs,” said Jurnak. “I also visit all the community-based organizations. I attempt to talk to pastors of churches or leave fliers with them.”
Jurnak also visits businesses to tell owners and customers of the assistance available, he said. ...

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