Town Reminding Residents of Disaster Assistance Extension

If you suffered home damage as a result of flooding earlier this year, you now have more time to file for the US Government's Disaster Assistance Program.

With the news that FEMA has extended the program's deadline to June 28, the Town of Needham issued reminders this week that applications are continuing to be accepted.

Originally scheduled to end May 28, the program was extended "due to consistent flow of new registrations through last month," according to Omar Fraser, Public Information officer for FEMA External Affairs.

Governor Deval Patrick and President Barack Obama declared that a major disaster existed in MA after flooding in March. Needham homeowners who were affected by excess rainwater can apply for grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

To apply for assistance, contact 800-621-3362 or visit www.disasterassistance.gov. When you apply, have ready a phone number for call back purposes, a social security number, current mailing address, address of the damaged property, a brief description of damages and insurance information (if applicable).