People in the Tristate who are unemployed because of flooding may also file for federal disaster unemployment benefits. Coverage is available only to those who would not be covered by state jobless programs, officials said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has hot lines that will coordinate flood assistance. Calls will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed may apply for the stamps, even if not normally eligible for the program.
Eligibility is based on available income less disaster-related expenses.
Food stamps may not be used for alcoholic beverages, tobacco or non-food items. 775 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, 378-6104. 222 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati. For residents south of the Little Miami River to the Ohio River only. 1100 S. Seventh St., Ironton.