Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, July 7, 1995                   TAG: 9507070081
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A-8   EDITION: METRO 
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HELP FOR VICTIMS

The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers rental assistance for displaced homeowners or tenants; grants to make emergency repairs for houses left uninhabitable by flooding; grants for personal property losses; and low-interest loans to businesses and homeowners for uninsured losses. FEMA is also coordinating tax relief efforts by the Internal Revenue Service and crisis counseling for flood-related mental health problems. For assistance, call (800) 462-9029. Hearing impaired, (800) 462-7585.

The state of Virginia, in conjunction with Crestar, First Union and Jefferson National banks, has set up a low-interest loan fund to help flood victims with disaster recovery. Call (800) 227-8432.

The Red Cross offers several forms of disaster relief and assistance. Call 985-3560 or 985-3553.

The city of Roanoke is still trying to get damage assessments from the flood. To report damage to your property, call 981-2524 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.