FEMA sets up Chickasaw County site
The Federal Emergency Management Agency set up a local site Monday at the Chickasaw County Rescue Squad building, 260 E. Prospect. They are scheduled to stay in New Hampton until 7 p.m. Friday; however, if residents need the services longer, FEMA will extend their stay.
FEMA Manager Eva Packer said the on-site staff are there to help, and she encouraged area residents who have experienced any kind of damage to their businesses, homes, cars or personal property to sign up with FEMA. Those who have travel expenses or loss of time from work because of the recent flooding are also encouraged to register. FEMA representatives said those who were in flooded areas, even if they don't think they had any damage, should at least register with FEMA.
Call FEMA at 866-434-4692 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday to get a registration number before going to the local FEMA site. New Hampton agents will help people fill out the necessary application forms.