The state of Maine and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announce deadlines are approaching for local and county government agencies, school districts and certain private nonprofit organizations to submit requests for public assistance for damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene between Aug. 27 and 29.
Assistance is available under a presidential major disaster declaration designating four counties in Maine. FEMA will pay up to 75 percent of the cost of approved projects. State and local money pays the balance. Deadlines are Oct. 13 for Franklin, Oxford and York counties and Oct. 24 for Lincoln County.
Applicants should contact their County Emergency Management Agency office to submit the request.
Costs eligible for public assistance reimbursement could include emergency protective measures and debris removal. It also could include repair, reconstruction of public infrastructure, such as roads, and other recreational facilities damaged during the disaster.
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