County Executive William McReynolds announced that Racine County was recently added to the list of eligible jurisdictions for Individual Assistance to aid residents and business owners affected by severe weather in May and June.

Residents and business owners are eligible to apply for a wide range of state and federal disaster assistance programs under the major disaster declaration issued by President Bush. The aid can include funding for temporary disaster housing assistance, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for individuals and business owners to repair or replace real or personal property and housing repair; replacement grants to help meet serious disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs; and disaster unemployment assistance.

Affected residents and business owners may apply for assistance immediately by calling the toll-free registration number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, until further notice. Those with a speech or hearing impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.