The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal disaster funds for Virginia to help families and businesses recover from the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne that hit on Sept. 27. Michael Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, designated the following jurisdictions eligible for the federal aid: the cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Alleghany, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Patrick and Roanoke. The assistance can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available.
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