Via a press release, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson urged residents, business owners, and local governments who were impacted by the historic Aug. 11 storms who also meet the strict eligibility criteria of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit applications for federal assistance before the Nov. 24 deadline. Those impacted can begin applying for assistance immediately at www.disasterassistance.gov,  or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). A special line has also … [Read more...]