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FEMA expansion in Central Alabama

FEMA is expanding its assistance to more counties outside Autauga and Dallas counties to include Coosa, Elmore and Hale counties.

Residents in those areas are urged to apply for FEMA Individual assistance.

Autauga County Emergency Management Agency Director Ernie Baggot says the time to apply is now. He says don’t be discouraged if you receive a denial letter from FEMA, keep it and follow the directions to resolve the issue.

The FEMA Individual Assistance program may include temporary housing assistance and some home repairs. You can apply on the FEMA app, online to disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.