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Hermine disaster loans available for private non-profits
Private not-for-profit agencies (PNPs) in 25 Florida counties are eligible for low
interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for damages
caused by Hurricane Hermine on Aug. 31 through Sept. 11. Agencies may apply online at
the SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Information and application forms may be obtained by calling 800-659-2955, or
800-877-8339 for the deaf and hearing impaired; by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.
gov, or downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster.
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration,
Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
DEADLINES: The filing deadline to return applications for physical property dam-
age is Nov. 28, 2016. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 28, 2017.
FEMA National Flood Insurance Program offers 30 Day Filing
Extension for Hurricane Hermine
Ming is a handsome, gray male tabby cat.  Roscoe is a very handsome shepherd mix
The state Office of Insurance Regulation announced this week that the Federal
He's just over 4 years old, and was previ-  dog, possibly Golden German Shepherd/  Emergency Management Agency has extended a 60-day filing deadline to 90 days for Na-
ously adopted from the shelter, some time  Collie, with a beige and white coat. He was  tional Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders making claims from the early Sep-
ago, as a kitten. He sadly finds himself back  adopted from the shelter, 8 years ago as a  tember storm, (commencing on August 31, 2016 through September 9), that swept through
at the shelter. He was recently moved into  pup, and seems to have had a bit of a hard  northern Florida.
our `Meet Your Match Room,' where he's  life. In spite of that, he is a well rounded
Floridians with policies through the National Flood Insurance Program will have
sharing space with several other felines and  dog, loves people and is eager to please. He  30 additional days to file claims resulting from Hurricane Hermine. 2016 FEMA Officials
getting along fine. He has a wonderful, calm  still has good energy and likes to chase ten-  indicated that Hurricane Hermine caused significant widespread flooding in impacted areas
personality and is hoping to soon find his  nis balls and go on walks. Roscoe is thin (67  of Florida and the 30 day extension was needed to ease any undue burden on policyhold-
new home. Please come meet Ming and in-  lbs.) and needs to put on some weight. He  ers. More information is available by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or the
teract with him. He's at the Citrus County  has some minor coat loss, but some good  website at https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program.
Animal Shelter (`Meet Your Match Room').  food and a little TLC will take care of that.
As of close of business on Oct. 26, the National Flood Insurance Program had re-
His Animal ID # is 16765130, and his adop-  His hips, which is sometimes a concern in  ceived 2,376 claims and approved nearly $25.8 million for Hurricane Hermine in the State
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tion is FREE. The shelter is located at 4030  older shepherds, seem to be in good shape,  of Florida. Nearly $10.2 million have been disbursed in advanced payments.
S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind the Cit- 93 S. he is has no outward signs of any issues.34446
50 and Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida
Hermine Survivors Receive More than $7.3M in Federal Aid
This nice and friendly boy, who still 362-4788
has
rus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Hours
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida and
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: (727)
ex-  good years ahead, needs a new home with  the U.S. Small
are Tues. - Sat., 10 am-4 pm, with hoursTom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comI Business Administration (SBA), announced today more than $7.3 million
Email,
E Please call  caring owners who are willing to overlook  in disaster assistance grants and loans has been distributed to Hurricane Hermine-affected
tended until 6 pm on Thursdays.mail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Websites: thenewscaster.com ·if you  his minor coat issues andhistory.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com
352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093 newscasterarchives.com · see the beautiful  homeowners and renters.
Shepherd he can easily become.
have a question.
To date, FEMA distributed $4.8 million in grants to individuals and households for
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temporary rental assistance, essential home repairs and other disaster-related needs. SBA
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distributed nearly $2.5 million in low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and
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businesses of all sizes, providing financial assistance for long-term rebuilding and contents
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replacement. FEMA grantsthru 11-8-16
Covers 11-2-16 are limited to assisting with immediate recovery needs, such as
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Wed. - Tues.
safe housing.
·BREAKFAST, SUNDAYS ONLY, 9:00-11:00 AM ·OPEN 7 DAYS, 12:00-9:00 PM
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Survivors with questions regarding the application or the appeals process, or who
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need to register for assistance, may contact FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by
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Morning Debbie Just remembered
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gual operators areto updatefor Spanish (Press #2) and other languages (stay on the line).
am supposed available you on some
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having Debbieg on Sunday Nov 6
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5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 amount will be
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Phone: (352) 489-4588 approching 362-4788 e-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Caf
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Subs and Fried Chicken
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hearts will be. approching 5,000.00,
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Stop & visit the "Beer Cave"
I think this will be all the changes..
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