Recovery at a Glance – Liberty County
Liberty County
As of January 4th 2019:
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Liberty County residents have received more than $6 million in total federal funds:
- More than $1 million in federal grants have gone to almost 372 homeowners and renters.
- More than $4.9 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 151 homeowners and renters and five businesses.
Housing Assistance:
- More than $551,960 has been approved for basic housing repairs for 218 homeowners.
- Nearly 1,081 home inspections have been issued and more than 99.9 percent completed.
- Through Disaster Survivor Assistance teams more than 4,470 survivors were connected with other recovery partners for needs beyond what FEMA can assist with.
- 158 homeowners and renters are approved for rental assistance.
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has installed 56 blue roofs in Liberty County representing 56 families who can live in their homes while they make permanent repairs.
Debris Removal:
- Approximately 353,300 cubic yards of debris has been removed in Liberty County as reported to the USACE.
Outreach to Survivors:
- The disaster recovery center at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol opened Oct. 24 and closed on Dec. 8 after assisting more than 1,006 visitors.
