FEMA wants to give you lots of money!

[Dreepa]

Also many mortgages require that you buy federal flood ins if you live in a flood plain.

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By the numbers:

$5.2 Million To Help New Hampshire Recover From April Nor'easter

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- In the one month that has passed since President Bush declared a major disaster for New Hampshire on April 27, more than $5.2 million in grants and low interest disaster loans have been approved to help New Hampshire residents recover, according to figures released today by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).

The following is a summary of ongoing recovery efforts, as of close of business May 29:

• 1,713 individuals have applied for assistance in the six New Hampshire counties designated for individual assistance. The application deadline is June 26.
• $2,598,952 in Housing Assistance has been approved for 992 applicants, to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging, and repairs to make the home safe and sanitary.
• $199,974 in Other Needs Assistance has been approved for 156 applicants, to cover personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other serious disaster-related expenses, not covered by insurance.
• $2,329,000 in loans has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for homeowners and businesses. To date, 1,402 home loan and 199 business loan applications have been issued. SBA continues to operate a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Manchester.
• $144,304 in Public Assistance has been obligated to reimburse local governments and certain private non-profits for eligible emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of infrastructure. To date, 199 Requests for Public Assistance have been received from eligible applicants.
• 727 people have visited one of the 11 Disaster Recovery Centers that opened in the disaster-affected areas to offer residents the opportunity to visit one-on-one with recovery specialists and get their questions answered about disaster assistance.
• 941 people have visited Mitigation Workshops, and 381 people received individual mitigation counseling; so far 8 Mitigation Workshops have been held in home-improvement centers throughout New Hampshire to inform residents about cost-effective ways to lessen the impact of future disasters.

The FEMA application and helpline continues to serve the residents of New Hampshire. Individuals, families and business owners who suffered losses in Belknap, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Strafford should apply for assistance by logging onto www.fema.gov or calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with hearing or speech impairment, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Both numbers also can be used to check on the status of an application. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955.

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. For more information visit www.fema.gov/region1/ or www.nhoem.state.nh.us.

[Dreepa]

Moral of story:

Did your house flood in 2006?
If yes Did your house flood in 2007?
If yes...MOVE  it will happen again.  Stop taking my  money.

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Precisely.

[Lloyd Danforth]

Just this morning on CNN they were doing a report on some fishing village in LA, where Katrina first hit land.  It looks pretty good now, but, they stated that even one of the many tropical storms predicted could wipe it out again!
There might be a sensible way to use these areas between major storms, but, it won't involve the contemporary structures they keep rebuilding on the taxpayers dime.

[Raineyrocks]

I tried to enter my address in to the FEMA risk site but it said information unavailable, probably because our road isn't a county road. 

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Federal and State Aid for Eligible Personal Losses Available

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- As the recovery continues from the April Nor'easter, federal and state officials want you to know you may be eligible for assistance to cover uninsured personal losses that resulted from the severe storms and flooding that occurred April 15-23.

Disaster recovery officials are urging those who sustained damage to their personal items to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster aid, and call back when you receive your insurance settlement or your status changes. Business owners are also urged to apply for help with business and economic injury losses.

"Once you've registered and after you've settled with your insurance company, call FEMA again to update your aid application," said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Albie Lewis. "You may be eligible for help with uninsured losses such as disaster-related transportation, medical and dental expenses and for some personal household items."

Disaster aid may also include financial assistance for minimal repair and temporary housing, in addition to low-interest disaster loans provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for homeowners, renters and businesses to repair or replace flood-damaged property.

"We are working closely with FEMA to provide a broad range of disaster aid programs to help people recover and rebuild here," said Michael Poirier, state coordinating officer, New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management. "But you need to stay in touch with FEMA and also return the SBA application you may have received after you applied, so that you receive all eligible assistance."

Federal and state-funded Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provides grants for disaster-related medical and dental expenses, public transportation expenses and other serious needs. Eligibility for these grants is not dependent upon filling out a SBA loan application. However, to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property such as clothing, some household furnishings and appliances, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses, an applicant must complete an SBA loan application.

Remember, to qualify for federal disaster assistance, you must register with FEMA by calling the toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at www.fema.gov. The TTY number for those with speech or hearing impairments is 1-800-462-7585. Both lines are available 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955.

For more information visit www.fema.gov/region1/ or www.nhoem.state.nh.us.

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.

[penguins4me]

Morale of story:

Did your house flood in 2006?
If yes Did your house flood in 2007?
If yes...MOVE  it will happen again.  Stop taking my  money.

There is only bad morale where the gov't is involved. :(

However, I like your flowchart. Add hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. to the list, and we may have less of a problem! :)

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Aid for New Hampshire Recovery Reaches $9.5 Million

Release Date: June 27, 2007
Release Number: 1695-029

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- In the two months since New Hampshire received a Presidential disaster declaration, more than $9.5 million in federal and state disaster aid to help in recovery from April's nor'easter has been approved for residents and communities, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).

In total, 1,920 households from the six counties designated for disaster assistance for individuals (Belknap - 117, Grafton - 83, Hillsborough - 545, Merrimack - 242, Rockingham - 566, and Strafford - 367) applied for assistance.

Under the Individuals and Households Program, $2.9 million has been approved for housing assistance to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging, and grants for home repairs not covered by insurance. In addition, $255,780 was approved for personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other significant disaster-related expenses.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) totaling $3.7 million have been approved for 85 homeowners and 8 business owners, with 25 loan applications pending. The SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Manchester will close tomorrow, June 28, at 5 p.m.

FEMA's Public Assistance program continues to assist long-term recovery in all New Hampshire counties. So far, $2.7 million in Public Assistance has been obligated for nearly 400 projects to reimburse local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits. This program provides funding for eligible costs incurred for emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure.

The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance was yesterday, but recovery information is still available for anyone who has questions about disaster assistance or who wants to check on the status of an application. The FEMA Helpline number is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY-1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment. Helpline hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Residents with Internet access may go to www.fema.gov, where recovery information is 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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Aid for New Hampshire Recovery Nears $15 Million

Release Date: July 13, 2007
Release Number: 1695-031

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Three months removed from the April nor'easter flooding, New Hampshire continues to move along on the road to recovery. State and federal assistance to New Hampshire residents and communities has surpassed $14.9 million in response to the floods. Nearly 2,000 households applied for assistance after President Bush approved a federal disaster declaration on April 27, 2007.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved more than $2.9 million to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging and grants for home repairs not covered by insurance (Belknap - 120, Grafton - 84, Hillsborough - 546, Merrimack - 245, Rockingham - 575, and Strafford - 370). In addition, $273,160 was approved for personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other significant disaster-related expenses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved low-interest disaster loans totaling more than $4.8 million for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair their dwellings or businesses, replace damaged personal property and compensate for lost revenue.

FEMA's Public Assistance program continues to assist long-term recovery in all New Hampshire counties. So far, $6.9 million in Public Assistance has been obligated to reimburse local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits. This program provides funding for eligible costs incurred for emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure.

Although the registration period has ended, individuals who have applied for assistance and have additional questions may visit www.fema.gov/assistance or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the speech- or hearing-impaired. Helpline hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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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Disaster Aid Exceeds $25 Million for New Hampshire Recovery

Release Date: August 15, 2007
Release Number: 1695-035

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - As communities continue to rebuild roads and other infrastructure damaged by the April nor'easter and subsequent flooding, more than $25 million has reached the state to help in the recovery process, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

FEMA's Public Assistance program continues to assist long-term recovery in all New Hampshire counties. So far, nearly $17 million in Public Assistance has been obligated to reimburse local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits. This program provides funding for eligible costs incurred for emergency protective services, debris removal and the repair and rebuilding of public infrastructure.

In addition, more than $2.95 million in assistance for individuals and families was disbursed to cover rental assistance, temporary lodging and grants for home repairs not covered by insurance. Another $274,268 was approved for personal property loss, medical or dental costs and other significant disaster-related expenses. A total of 2,000 households applied for assistance after President Bush approved a federal disaster declaration on April 27, 2007.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved low-interest disaster loans totaling more than $5.5 million for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair their dwellings or businesses, replace damaged personal property and compensate for lost revenue.

Although the registration period has ended, individuals who have applied for assistance and have additional questions may visit www.fema.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the speech- or hearing-impaired. Helpline hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For questions regarding SBA disaster loans, call 1-800-659-2955 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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.