Matanuska-Susitna Borough

September 26, 2012 Disaster Assistance

Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The State of Alaska Disaster Assistance Program is ramping up to assist citizens whose homes have been damaged. Individuals have 60 days from September 21, 2012 (when the Governor signed the disaster declaration) to apply for grants when their insurance and/or other assistance is either unavailable or inadequate. If your primary residence, including renters, has been damaged, begin assembling documentation in anticipation of Disaster Assistance Centers opening. Having documentation, including items such as rental agreements, receipts for items purchased to replace damaged items, photos and other proofs of ownership, will speed up the application process.

Disaster Assistance Centers will be operational from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on October 4 & 5 at the Butte Fire Station, October 8 & 9 in Talkeetna (location n to be announced), October 9 & 10 in Willow (location n to be announced), and October 11 & 12 at the Wasilla Cottonwood Public Safety Building.

Watch for flyers in community centers, libraries and grocery stores for more information.

Carol Vardeman - Public Information Officer 373-5378

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