FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisa County Schools

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Governor Bob McDonnell’s request for the Public Assistance program. This disaster assistance will help with the cost to repair Louisa County schools that were damaged by the Aug. 23 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Louisa County High School sustained the most substantial damage and are closed indefinitely. The county has provided temporary facilities for students until the schools are repaired or rebuilt.

In addition to school repairs, Public Assistance will help state and local government recover costs associated with earthquake response, such as damage to critical infrastructure, debris removal and related emergency services.

FEMA also approved the Individual Assistance program for residents of Louisa County. Individual Assistance provides grants, low-interest loans and disaster housing assistance.

To learn more, contact Andy Wade, Director of Economic Development, by calling (540) 967-4581or emailing awade@louisa.org.

Additional resources are also available on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website at www.vaemergency.gov.