After the Storm

Federal Assistance
Today Bush declared parts of Shelby County a disaster area. This action makes federal funds, including lower-interest loans, available to residents of Shelby county. Grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and "other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster," are now available.

Hickory Hill Community Meeting
There will be a community meeting at Greater Community Temple (5151 Winchester) on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Representatives from the police, fire, City, County, etc. will be there, as well as many MLGW representatives from all over the company.

Substation 71
Expect to see and hear a lot about Substation 71, as the media is going on a tour there at 10:30am to see the damage first hand.