Government offering help for uninsured flood victims

WATSEKA – Homeowners who suffered uninsured losses from the January floods in Iroquois and Livingston counties can get help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program.

Program specialist Brian Bend said the program is making low-interest loans available for repairs and home purchases in the two counties.

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