MONROE - Homeowners who were victims of flood damage in 2008 have until June 15 to apply for the 2008 Flood Recovery Program (FRP).
Thirty counties were declared a disaster area following the floods and storms in the summer of 2008. More than 500 homeowners are in the process of being helped. However, all new applications must be filed by June 15 in order to be completed before the program ends on Sept. 30.
It takes several weeks to process cases, award funding, establish vendor contracts, and have completed work verified. All construction needs to be completed by Sept. 1, according to Steve Zekoff, Project Director for the FRP.
Homeowners can find out more about the program and fill out an application at the FRP website, www.2008floodrecovery.com. There is also a short video about the program on the website. Homeowners may also call (877) 947-2211, to talk to a call center representative, who will answer questions and refer them to a case manager if the homeowner appears to be eligible for assistance.
Thirty counties were declared a disaster area following the floods and storms in the summer of 2008. More than 500 homeowners are in the process of being helped. However, all new applications must be filed by June 15 in order to be completed before the program ends on Sept. 30.
It takes several weeks to process cases, award funding, establish vendor contracts, and have completed work verified. All construction needs to be completed by Sept. 1, according to Steve Zekoff, Project Director for the FRP.
Homeowners can find out more about the program and fill out an application at the FRP website, www.2008floodrecovery.com. There is also a short video about the program on the website. Homeowners may also call (877) 947-2211, to talk to a call center representative, who will answer questions and refer them to a case manager if the homeowner appears to be eligible for assistance.