Gov. Corbett Seeks Federal Aid for Thunderstorm Damage

He's hoping for disaster aid for 14 counties that saw high winds, heavy rains and flooding from storms that started in late June

Gov. Tom Corbett is asking the federal government for money to help the state and local governments and nonprofit groups recover from recent thunderstorms.
 
Corbett said Friday he's seeking disaster aid for 14 counties that saw high winds, heavy rains and flooding from storms that started in late June.
 
Preliminary estimates put the total damage at about $20 million. In a letter to the White House, Corbett says he expects that figure to grow as more claims come in and repair work begins.
 
"I witnessed the devastation left behind by this ongoing series of severe weather, and it was evident early on that the damage is significant and our communities will require federal assistance to recover," he said.
 
If approved, federal funds could cover 75 percent of the cost of debris removal, emergency services and repairs to public facilities, such as roads, buildings and utilities.
 
Counties eligible include Allegheny, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Fayette, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Schuylkill, Venango, Washington and Wayne.
 
Additional information on disaster assistance in Pennsylvania is available at www.pema.state.pa.us or www.ReadyPA.org or by calling 888-9-READY-PA.

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