MAGNA EARTHQUAKE – ONE YEAR LATER
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210317/magna-earthquake-one-year-later]


Release Date: 
3월 17, 2021 

DENVER –  One year after the Magna Earthquake shook Salt Lake and
Davis counties, federal agencies have provided more than $3.3 million
in loans and grants to help Utahns recover from the Magna Earthquake
and aftershocks.  Utah received a major disaster declaration on July
9, 2020 opening the door for federal assistance.

A total of 1200 Utah households registered with FEMA for assistance
with disaster related needs.  FEMA has approved more than $1 million
through its Individuals & Households Program (IHP), the majority of
which is going to housing assistance to help homeowners impacted by
the quake make repairs or find a temporary place to live.

In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved
89 low-interest disaster loans for more than $2.3 million to aid the
recovery of Utah businesses, private nonprofit organizations,
homeowners and renters.

There is still time for small businesses to apply with SBA for
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) of up to $2 million to help
meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. The deadline to
apply for an EIDL is April 9, 2021. 

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance
information and download applications at
https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call
SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster
assistance.

On Dec. 31, 2020 additional disaster assistance was approved for Salt
Lake County in the form FEMA’s Public Assistance program.  The
program covers eligible disaster-related debris removal, emergency
protective measures, and the repair or rebuilding of public facilities
such as roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings,
equipment, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities.

Public Assistance reimbursements are made on a cost-sharing basis to
counties, municipalities, state, tribes and certain private nonprofit
organizations for emergency work and restoration of infrastructure.
The federal cost share is no less than 75 percent, with the state and
local applicant responsible for remaining costs.

FEMA and the Utah Division of Emergency Management are currently
working with applicants to identify response and recovery efforts
eligible for funding or reimbursement.  That includes conducting
inspections and formulating estimates for repairs not yet completed,
and reviewing invoices, receipts and other documentation for work that
has already been completed. Funding assistance will be provided when
project eligibility is approved and documentation verified.