Financial aid available under state disaster declaration

Individuals and the borough are eligible for financial aid under the state’s disaster assistance programs.

State grants to individuals are limited to no more than $21,250 for housing repairs and up to the same amount for other needs. That could include lost or damaged personal items such as clothing, furnishings and tools; energy costs; medical, transportation or temporary storage expenses.

The grant limit is based on a federal standard, explained Jeremy Zidek, public information officer for the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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