FACT SHEET: CHATHAM COUNTY AT A GLANCE [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250121/fact-sheet-chatham-county-glance] Release Date: Desanm 6, 2018 Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Chatham County has been approved for nearly $696,000 in state and federal assistance: * Nearly $105,000 in state and federal grants have gone to 27 homeowners and renters. * As of Dec. 3, seven flood insurance claims have been filed and an estimated $470,000 in claims have been paid to date. * Nearly $121,000 in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for four homeowners. INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE * As of Dec. 4, 64 home inspections have been issued and completed. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE * Chatham County was approved for assistance to local governments for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work Oct. 12. * An applicant briefing was held Oct. 19. * As of Dec. 3, seven Requests for Public Assistance were received and five approved to date. ###