"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Disaster Relief Aid Available

Disaster Relief Aid Available
"For Oklahoma Ice Storm Victims"

News from the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
Cherokee News Path ~ Monday, February 5, 2001

TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma (CNO) wants to encourage tribal members to apply for Federal disaster aid that was made available for Oklahoma families and businesses victimized by the Christmas ice storm.
The assistance, to be coordinated by FEMA, can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, emergency home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses.
The following counties in Northeastern Oklahoma are eligible for federal funding to help meet the recovery needs of residents and business owners: Adair, Cherokee, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington.
Residents and business owners who sustained storm losses in the designated counties can begin the disaster application process by calling 1-800-462-9029 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

Related path(s) and contact information:
Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation
Director of Communications
Phone: (918) 456-0671 (ext. 2210)
Fax: (918) 458-5580
E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
Attn: (Department Name)
P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Telephone: 918-456-0671
(Toll Free OK) 1-800-256-0671