POA reminds Village residents FEMA deadline is near

A disaster declaration was received on May 2 for Garland and Saline County residents from storms that took place on April 25. This declaration entitles those with damage to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA.

Applicants have until July 2 to apply for assistance.

To apply by phone call 1-800-621-3362; to apply online go to www.disasterassistance.gov or m.fema.gov.

Applicants will need the following information to apply: phone number where they can be reached, social security number, current mailing address, address of affected property, brief description of the damages, and insurance information including policy number.