Claims could impact local economy by $2.2 million

Posted on October 26, 2018

A temporary claims processing center for D-SNAP (Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will open here Wednesday and process claims through Sunday, and has the potential to have a $2.2 million impact on the local economy.

Details regarding eligibility for the disaster relief claims program — tied to Hurricane Michael — were not available as of presstime, but local officials said assessment teams estimated that some 3,500 residents may apply for benefits.

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