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Millington Flood 2010

THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE
HEROES AMOUNG US
By:  Kate Armitage
 Marketing Manger
 City of Millington
 
On May 1, 2010, Millington experienced a natural disaster unlike anything the citizens had ever seen.   According to the National Weather Service 16 to 18 inches of rain fell on Millington from the early morning hours of May 1st through the morning of May 2nd.  This super storm is called a 1,000 year flood – meaning the statistical chance of this event occurring is 0.01%.  The amount of rainfall was unprecedented.  The rains filled and then topped the levies.  The banks of the rivers swelled and the waters flooded roads and neighborhoods all over the city including much of NSA Mid-South.  Hundreds of homes were flooded and city-wide property damage is estimated in the tens of millio

Those affected by last month’s devastating floods in Shelby County and across Tennessee now have more time to apply for disaster benefits.  The application deadline has been extended until August 5, 2010.

Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) say hundreds of people continue to register for benefits each week.  Many flood victims filed claims with their insurance company but did not apply for FEMA assistance which can be used for temporary housing and low interest loans to help replace homes and businesses.

Those needing assistance should register for benefits by calling 1-800- 621-FEMA (3382) or going on line at www.FEMA.gov  

Those needing additional information about the local flood relief efforts should call the Shelby County Office of Preparedness/Emergency Management Agency at (901) 515-2525.