Disaster relief provides hope for new septic systems

Wildfires that swept through Creek County, Okla., left more than 400 families without homes and some with contaminated wells and damaged septic systems. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) set up a disaster recovery center to help affected citizens. Residents who own septic systems or wells damaged in the wildfires may be eligible for assistance for repair or replacement, which may not be covered by homeowner’s insurance. “When an applicant calls or registers online with FEMA for disaster assistance, they are asked about their damages and insurance coverage,” says Patricia Brach, FEMA, external affairs. “FEMA cannot duplicate benefits. Assistance is for