FEMA has provided more than $10 million in funding to help people in St. Charles, Lincoln and Pike counties recover from recent flooding and severe storms.

 

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $8.6 million to flood insurance policyholders.

 

FEMA has also provided $1.6 million in grants to about 400 households for temporary rental assistance, basic home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.

 

By County:

 

St. Charles County

FEMA flood insurance: $5.5 million paid; 413 claims

FEMA grants: $1.1 million provided; 255 households approved

 

Lincoln County

FEMA flood insurance: $2.4 million paid; 149 claims

FEMA grants: $349,000 provided; 89 households approved

 

Pike County

FEMA flood insurance: $753,000 paid; 74 claims

FEMA grants: $171,000; 37 households approved

 

 

To learn more about flood insurance, visit FloodSmart.gov.

 

Homeowners and renters may register for disaster assistance, by calling 800-621-FEMA or visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. The deadline is Sept. 9.

 

Visit FEMA’s disaster webpage for more information about the recent disaster declaration for flooding, severe storms and tornadoes in Missouri.