FEMA concludes door-to-door activities in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency updated Sikeston city officials Wednesday morning on door-to-door activities from July 27 to August 12.
Sikeston was declared a disaster area on July 23 after an EF-2/EF-3 tornado tore through the region on May 26.
FEMA began door-to-door activities in Sikeston on July 27. FEMA representatives visited unincorporated areas of Scott County, faith-based organizations, community organizations and the private sector.
They followed the tornado track and attended community outreach events such as Schoolfest, the rodeo parade and the rodeo.
FEMA representatives visited 1,489 homes and had 515 survivor interactions and 38 total DSA registrations.
They also visited six community-based organizations, 44 faith-based organizations, two government agencies and 14 private sector locations.
Of those, seven were affected only physically. Three were only affected economically. Three were affected both physically and economically.
Twenty-five organizations distributed information with a total reach estimated at more than 25,000 people.
FEMA officials say they will be closing out of Sikeston, but the Disaster Recovery Center will continue to operate at the YMCA in Sikeston.
FEMA personnel will still be available in the area.
People can still register for FEMA assistance online or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
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