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www.co.cumberland.nc.us P FEMA Extends Deadline to July 5 eople in Cumberland and 18 other North Carolina counties who suffered damage and loss as a result of the April 16 storms and tornadoes have until Tuesday, July 5 to register for federal disaster assistance. The original deadline was June 20. North Carolina Emergency Management asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for an extension, based on continued registrations that indicate some are still assessing their damage and need additional time to apply for aid. FEMA approved the extension, which also extends the deadline to return applications for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “There are numerous homeowners and renters who have told us they need help, but have not returned the SBA loan applications they received when they registered with FEMA,” said NCEM Director Doug Hoell. “We think this is an indication that they just need more time.” To register for FEMA disaster assistance, call 800-621-FEMA (3362). TTY 800-462-7585 is for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers. Registration can be done online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or with a web-enabled mobile device or smartphone at m.fema.gov and link to “apply online for federal assistance.” FEMA’s housing assistance and Other Needs Assistance grants for medical, dental, and funeral expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA to be considered for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses. Applicants who do not qualify for an SBA loan may be eligible to receive Other Needs Assistance grants for these items. July 4 County Closings Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 4. This includes all public CUMBERLAND C Matters umberland County residents are advised that county solid waste sites offer recycling for televisions and computer equipment, which These electronics may be recycled at any of the 17 county container sites. “The Cumberland County Department of Solid Waste has been recycling electronics for years, and each of our container sites collects these items Coordinator for the Department of Solid Waste. equipment, which includes laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, scanners and peripherals such as mice and keyboards. Other components of the law are designed to create recycling opportunities for discarded electronics across the state and to place create those opportunities. For a list of container sites and recycling centers in Cumberland County, Ur Brv4Brhr hGvi h vh Text “ccplinfo” to 66746. Once you receive a confirmation message, reply and ask us your question! Standard text messaging rates apply. Service is available during regular library hours. pir yhq yvi p Follow Cumberland County on Facebook and Twitter! WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 29 - JULY 5, 2011 UCW 27