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Flood assistance in Maine expanded to Penobscot County

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May 17, 2008

PORTLAND, Maine—Responding to Maine's spring flooding, President Bush has expanded his disaster declaration to include Penobscot County.

That announcement yesterday frees up federal grants and low-interest loans to individuals and loans for businesses. The funds can be used for temporary housing, repairs and disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs.

Aroostook County, which was hit hardest by the flooding, has qualified for similar help. Six Maine counties -- Aroostook, Knox, Lincoln, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo -- are eligible for federal help in repairing roads and other public property.

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