FEMA turns down Nappanee's request for disaster aid

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FEMA turns down Nappanee's request for disaster aid

Photo Courtesy: Chad Headley, Aerial Photojournalist, WGN in Chicago

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Nov 21, 2007 at 9:26 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 16, 2008 at 11:16 PM EDT

NAPPANEE, Ind. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is turning down Nappanee's request for disaster assistance after a tornado destroyed more than 50 homes there last month.

FEMA says damage to the private sector wasn't severe enough to warrant a major disaster declaration and assistance.

Local and state officials say they'll appeal the decision.

The Oct. 18 storm destroyed 51 homes in the city of fewer than 7,000 people. Another 137 had major damage and 201 had minor damage. A total of 107 businesses sustained damage, including three recreational vehicle plants that are among Nappanee's largest employers.

Monday, Jan 7 at 4:41 PM catrina wrote ...

My heart goes out to all who sufered in the tornado. I am so sorry our government has turned there back on you. What a shame. I donated to your fund and I hope it will help a little. Keep your heads up. there are people who care. My Email is primal_11@yahoo.com If I can be of any assistance to any of you please let me know. I dont have alot but what I do have I would gladly share.

Thursday, Nov 22 at 4:15 PM Anita wrote ...

Didn't workers in Nappanee build homes for FEMA? I agree, what a slap in the face.

Thursday, Nov 22 at 11:19 AM Stephen wrote ...

The best thing we can do is to contact our U.S. Senators and Representatives and make sure they are aware of this gross inequity.

Thursday, Nov 22 at 8:40 AM Anonymous wrote ...

saved tax money !

Thursday, Nov 22 at 3:50 AM Larry Mayer wrote ...

No fema for Nappanee? What a slap in the face. If the whole town got destroyed,then would they qualify? Fema is a joke.

Wednesday, Nov 21 at 10:52 PM Rita wrote ...

What a crock! Gimme a break these people deserve it just as much as anyone else!

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