BISMARCK - Northwood, N.D., residents affected by the Aug. 26 tornado may qualify for help with their grocery needs, but they have to act quickly.
The federally approved Disaster Food Stamp Program ends today. Only one family has applied for the program, according to the Arlene Dura, food stamp director with the state Department of Human Services.
Individuals living in the city limits of Northwood when the tornado struck may qualify for one month of food assistance benefits, she said. Benefits are based on income and household size.
Northwood residents must apply in person at the Grand Forks County Social Service Office, 151 S. Fourth St., Grand Forks. A county social service employee will be at the Northwood Disaster Recovery Center through today to answer questions and assist with transportation needs.
IRS eases tax filing
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for storm victims
The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that there will be some tax relief for Northwood residents and others affected by the Aug. 26 tornado and other storms and flooding.
The disaster area consists of Grand Forks County.
The deadlines for affected taxpayers to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts has been postponed to Nov. 15.
In addition, the IRS will waive the failure to deposit penalty for employment and excise deposits due on or after Aug. 26 and on or before Sept. 10, as long as the deposits were made by Sept. 10.
Send tornado-related announcements to gfhcity@gfherald.com or fax (701) 780-1123.
