FEMA wants to give you lots of money!

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President Declares Major Disaster For New Hampshire

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on April 15, 2007, and continuing.

FEMA Administrator David Paulison said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state by President Bush.  The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties.

The assistance, to be coordinated by FEMA, can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.

Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Paulison named Albert L. Lewis as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.  Lewis said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) Monday thru Sunday.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Designated Counties for New Hampshire Severe Storms and Flooding

Disaster Summary For FEMA-1695-DR, New Hampshire

Declaration Date: April 27, 2007

Incident Type: Severe Storms and Flooding

Incident Period: April 15, 2007, and continuing

Individual Assistance
(Assistance to individuals and households):

    Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties.

Public Assistance
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):

    Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan Counties.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):

    All counties in the State of New Hampshire are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Other:

    Additional designations may be made at a later date after further evaluation.

Federal Aid Programs For New Hampshire Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration for New Hampshire.

Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:

• Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.  Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)
• Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)
• Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs.   (Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of total eligible costs; 25 percent funded by the state.)
• Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals.  (Source: FEMA funded; state administered.)
• Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance.  Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses.  Loans available up to $1.5 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance.  (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)
• Loans up to $1.5 million for small businesses that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic impact.  This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $1.5 million. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)
• Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence.  (Source: Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.)
• Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

• Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
• Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health.  (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
• Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters.  (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

How to Apply for Assistance:

• Those in the counties designated for assistance to affected residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) Monday thru Sunday.  Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.
• Application procedures for local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

» More Information on New Hampshire Severe Storms and Flooding

[Quantrill]

Perhaps some "welcoming" signs are in order?

[aries]

huh? what happened, the weather's been just fine here.

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huh? what happened, the weather's been just fine here.

There was some rain a couple of weeks ago.

[Dreepa]

http://concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070428/REPOSITORY/704280354&SearchID=73279554105516

$28K in 'free' money.

[John]

Perhaps some "welcoming" signs are in order?

Like these:
http://www.soulawakenings.com/underground/tikiwiki/tiki-browse_image.php?offset=0&sort_mode=created_desc&desp=8&galleryId=41&imageId=1236

[John]

http://forum.soulawakenings.com/index.php?topic=1762.0

[supperman15]

HAHAHA
he didnt even let the ink dry, the brush was still in his hand, thats amazing.

What would happen if no one took there money, would thet force people to?

[LiveFree]

What would happen if no one took there money, would thet force people to?

The state gov will ALWAYS lap up whatever fed funds they can.  I'm actually quite surprised we haven't instituted a seat belt law for adults, because I'm pretty sure fed highway funds are attached to that.  I could be wrong.  But yeah, you dream if you think that the state would ever stand up to FEMA, and you're delusional if you think they'd ever refuse to take fed funds.

[John]

It is time to resume "dreaming" of what should be.
Call it delusional if you like.  While ENJOYING the dream, some/many of us work towards the goal of MORE individual Freedom.

While we have lots of work to do, some of us take great comfort in that dream.
Some of us take great pleasure (also) in the work.

I don't look to John Stark: I look to my children.
My job is not to attend to the past.

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I found out today the state has its own disaster recovery fund, and they're actively (if quietly) seeking donations. I don't know much about it since I only found out about it this afternoon.

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Federal/State Disaster Recovery Centers Open Today In New Hampshire

Release Date: April 30, 2007
Release Number: 1695-02

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Officials from New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened Disaster Recovery Centers to assist individuals and business owners affected by the severe storms and flooding that began April 15.

Operating hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Sat., until further notice, at these locations:

• ALLENSTOWN - 40 Allenstown Road
• GOFFSTOWN - 656 Mast Road
• RAYMOND - Pine Acres Campground at 74 Freetown Road

Anyone who has suffered losses or damages as a result of the storms may go to one of the Disaster Recovery Centers to follow up on their registration. Those affected by the disaster are urged to register for assistance first by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Registration can also be done online at www.fema.gov.

Those who have questions about disaster assistance may visit the centers to meet with recovery specialists in person. Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies, including customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs and how to reduce damages from future disasters are also available.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

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More potential locations for protests open up Friday.

New Hampshire Flood Victims: Visit A Disaster Recovery Center

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) are opening additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) on Friday to help New Hampshire residents in recovering from April's severe storms and flooding.

Applicants may go to a DRC for information on disaster assistance programs or for questions related to their case. Residents are encouraged to first register for federal and state assistance in one of the following methods: visit the FEMA Web site at www.fema.gov or call toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for those with speech or hearing impairment. Both lines are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.

DRC operating hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Sat., until further notice. DRC locations opening Friday, May 4:

• Manchester
  Southern New Hampshire Services
  160 Silver Street

• Concord
  Community Action Program
  2 Industrial Park Drive

• Rochester
  Strafford County Community Action Committee
  150 Wakefield Street

DRC locations already open include:

• Allenstown
  77 Turnpike Road

• Raymond
  Pine Acres Campground
  74 Freetown Road

• Goffstown
  656 Mast Road
  (Closes May 5)

Those who have questions about disaster assistance may visit the centers to meet with recovery specialists in person. Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies, including customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs and how to reduce damages from future disasters are also available.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

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FEMA's coming to your nearby Home Despot store tomorrow and Sunday.

Make Your Home Safer Through Visit With Disaster Experts
Teams will be providing mitigation information at area home improvement stores

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If you thought you were safe from FEMA in Grafton County, think again.

FEMA is coming to provide you "valuable information" at "no cost." (Except to the rest of American taxpayers.)

Mobile Recovery Center Moves Into Disaster-Affected Areas

Release Date: May 5, 2007
Release Number: 1695-005

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is moving into disaster-affected communities in New Hampshire's Grafton County to help victims with disaster assistance questions, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and N.H. Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

DRCs provide a single location where people are able to talk face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists. Mobile DRCs can move quickly into areas affected by the disaster and are staffed to assist victims with their applications for federal disaster assistance. Representatives from state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations will be on hand to answer questions about assistance programs and help applicants complete their U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications.

The mobile DRC in Grafton County is scheduled to make these stops next week:

• Plymouth
  Mon. and Tues., May 7 and 8
  Whole Village Family resource Center
  287 Highland Street

• Lyme
  Wed. and Thurs., May 9 and 10
  Lyme Fire Department
  44 High Street

• Lincoln
  Fri. and Sat., May 11 and 12
  Lincoln Police Department
  148 Main Street

Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the valuable information available at no cost at these temporary offices.

Individuals and business owners are urged to first register for federal and state assistance in one of the following methods: visit the FEMA Web site at www.fema.gov or call toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for those with speech or hearing impairment. Both lines are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.