DATE: October 9, 2009 11:24:28 AM EDT
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Displaced Georgians Can Locate Rental Housing On-line “In the aftermath of the recent floods, Georgians can use this valuable tool to rebuild their lives and find temporary housing,” said Director Charley English of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The site is operated by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. Property owners in Georgia who have an apartment or house for rent can list their available properties on the site at no cost. Information needed includes the city, county or zip code where the property is located, price range for rent, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Residents in Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Stephens and Walker are eligible for disaster housing assistance and may receive federal financial assistance that can be used for renting another place to live while they repair their home or find more permanent housing. People can apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday through Sunday. To be eligible to receive FEMA assistance as a result of the September severe weather and floods, applicants must have storm/disaster-related damages not covered by insurance. Residents affected by the disaster should contact their insurance providers before calling FEMA. -30- |
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