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Continued from previous page tow, Catoosa, Cherokee, Coweta, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Greene, Habersham, Harris, Heard, Jasper, Lamar, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Spalding, Troup, Upson, Walker and White counties who sustained losses are eligible for federal assistance and are eligible for grants to help with home repairs, temporary housing and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration will also be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance. The disaster declaration makes all counties in the state eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which gives aid to state and local governments and certain private non-profit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards. To apply for federal assistance visit http:// www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7565 (TTY) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The Dade County Farm Bureau office in Trenton took a direct hit with Manager Brenda Croft and Secretary Connie Blevins inside. The roof was damaged and windows blown out.
Pfizer Animal Health offers storm relief Pfizer Animal Health is helping veterinarians and livestock owners in the Southeast treat livestock impacted by the April tornadoes. Vouchers worth $100 are being offered to reimburse vets to cover consulting fees for assessing livestock impacted by the storms. Cattle owners who have suffered tornado damage need to watch their cattle for signs the animals may have ingested metal storm debris, are experiencing respiratory distress or are developing
the bacterial infection Clostridium chavoei, commonly known as “blackleg”. Pfizer is also making its long-acting antibiotics (Draxxin, Excede and LA-200) available at no cost to vets who are treating affected animals. In addition, Pfizer will replace its cattle products for clinics damaged or destroyed by the storms. This program will be in place until September. Vets who are interested in participating in the program should call 1-800-366-5288.
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Georgia Farm Bureau News May-June 2011 / 13