Editorial: President Clinton delivers relief help

Thursday, July 22, 1999 | 9:40 a.m.

President Clinton's swift response in declaring that the recent flooding in the Las Vegas Valley was a major disaster certainly is welcomed. Clinton's declaration now clears the way for federal aid to help pay for an estimated $20.5 million in public property damage. The federal government will assume 75 percent of these costs, while the city of Las Vegas, Clark County and the state of Nevada share the rest.

Along with the assistance in helping restore public projects, such as the damage done to the county's flood control projects, the presidential declaration allows qualified homeowners to get grants and makes small businesses eligible for low-interest loans if they've suffered significant flood damage. The federal government's assistance is appreciated and should help those valley residents affected start the difficult task of rebuilding so that they can get on with their lives.

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