2 weeks until deadline for federal relief for August tornado [Video]

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — People affected by the EF1 tornado that rushed through Comstock Park in August have only about two weeks left to file for aid through the federal Small Business Administration.

The SBA and Federal Emergency Management Agency are honing in on West Michigan residents still recovering from the tornado.

“FEMA and the SBA have a deadline of April 8th for people to make their application for people to get physical damages assistance,” Anita Steenson, the public affairs specialist at the SBA’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, said.

The August tornado caused damage to homes and businesses. Shingles were ripped away, trees uprooted and metal equipment crumpled by winds in excess of 100 mph.

Comstock Park neighbors: Tornado damage taking too long to repair

Affected homeowners without insurance may still be at a crossroads when figuring out how to pay for repairs. FEMA and the SBA have disaster relief aid and disaster loans available for them. The …