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Contact us at the Echo
Call us at our voice messaging system, 228-467-5474; or directly by cell phone: Randy Ponder, 256-504-0814; Geoff Belcher, 228-332-0257; Bennie Shallbetter, 228-332-0255; John Few, 228-216-6272; or Jace Ponder, 228-332-0027.
Volunteers for tree removal
Volunteers are available to help cut, but not haul, downed trees. If vou need this service call the Emergency Operations Center at 228-466-8210.
SBA grant*
available now
Grant dollars may be available through the Small Business Admin istration to help small businesses reopen. Apply through FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA.
Temporary
housing
Application for FEMA temporary housing such as camper trailers can be made at FEMA's site at the skate park behind Daddy O's in Waveland, next to Hudsons. REsidents are occupying more homes at a number of sites; as installation of
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