STORM DAMAGE REPORTS NEEDED - Call 354-9271 Now

(02/28/2003)

Emergency relief team comes to Calhoun Chester Robinson (North Grantsville) had large boulder crash through his house from hillside slip By Bob Weaver Representatives of FEMA, the Office of Emergency Services, the Small Business Administration and other agencies came to Calhoun for an initial assessment of flood and ice damage. The evaluation team toured Grantsville and surrounding areas, meeting briefly with some property owners, indicating the visit is just a first step. FEMA workers take photos of Route 5 flooding near Carroll Road yesterday as water was rapidly falling After several days of volunteerism, Chief Health takes relief workers on a tour Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Health took the agencies on a quick tour of the county. FEMA was interested in "obtaining an overview" of the problem. They collected names and numbers of residents who have already reported damage. Property owners might qualify for some special assistance related to the recent storms, according to OES Director Bill Stemple. Residents who have received property damage to homes or businesses from the flood or ice storm should report the damage now. Chief Heath and FEMA worker review early damage reports at Calhoun Control "It is essential for county residents to call 354-9271 and report the losses," said Stemple, who is building a case for disaster assistance. "We must have enough damage to quality." he said. Stemple said to give a general description of the damage, name, address and phone number. Debris around south Grantsville house

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