To: Gibson City Residents
From: Mayor Daniel Dickey
1. Unfortunately, we learned there will be no financial assistance from the federal government “FEMA is NOT coming”
2. If the region qualifies for state level assistance, it will only be in the form of low interest rate loans for individuals and businesses through the Small Business Association (SBA)
3. For immediate individual or business loans, contact your local bank.
The city of Gibson has limited resources beyond our regular duties. We cannot sustain the level of management on the day to day work. We are deflecting this to the organizations who are able to continue this work.
MEALS
Question: when are the hot meals ending?
Answer: Sunday at 5pm will be the last meal served at the Legion.
Food will be provided by the Gibson Area Food Pantry and will be available for pickup at the Moyer District Library during regular operating hours. They will have canned food, peanut butter, mac & cheese, rice, cereal, etc)
CLEANUP
Question: how long will Team Rubicon be here to help cleanup?
Answer: Team Rubicon will be here through Tuesday, 8/24.
The city is working on a plan after Team Rubicon departs.
MATERIAL DONATIONS
The Gibson City Bible Church will continue accepting and handing out cleaning supplies, fans, masks, gloves, trash bags, etc.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Question: where can I donate money for flood relief victims?
Answer: please contact Bank of Gibson City at 217-784-4233 or mail a check to 804 S Sangamon Ave, Gibson City, IL 60936. There is also a VENMO @gibsoncityfloodrelief
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
Question: when will debris pickup end?
Answer: the last day for pickup will be Thursday, 8/26. There will be one last round made on Monday, 8/30.