Important MEMA INFO for Declared Disaster Counties of MA
EKelly | Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | No Comments »MEMA APPLICANTS INFO for Historical Commissions, Historical Societies, libraries, museums, and other non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving historic structures*
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will conduct an Applicant Briefing on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the MEMA Region Office, 1002 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001. This briefing will explain the reimbursement process for receiving federal funds for eligible expenses incurred by municipalities and certain non-profit organizations as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes. This briefing will explain, in detail, the reimbursement process and the documentation necessary to receive funds. The meeting will explain how to complete Request for Assistance forms.
FEMA Public Assistance Program funding might be available to communities and certain non-profits for emergency work, including debris removal and emergency protective measures, as well as the repair or replacement of tornado-damaged facilities.
This will be the only Public Assistance Program applicant briefing, so please send a representative, if at all possible. This is an important opportunity to get your questions answered. It is essential that representatives of Historical Commissions, Historical Societies, libraries, museums, and other non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving historic structures keep in close touch with your town officials and FEMA and MEMA staff throughout the disaster recovery process. Your input will be critical in making sure that your community’s historic sites and structures get the proper attention and repairs. Please feel free to forward this notice to other non-profit organizations or municipal departments in your community. Organizations have 30 days from the date the federal disaster declaration was made (June 15) to apply for assistance.
Further information about the FEMA Public Assistance Program is available on-line here: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pa/index.shtm
If you have any questions regarding these briefings, please contact Lorraine Eddy at (617) 347-0001 or lorraine.eddy@state.ma.us.
MEMA APPLICANT INFO FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS
*NOTE – These meetings will NOT discuss the Individual Assistance Program, which assists homeowners, businesses, and other private property owners. Property owners in those categories should register with FEMA online at disasterassistance.gov , by telephone at (800) 621-3362, or in person at one of the Disaster Recovery Centers. Further information is available online at http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm.
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