Resolution FAQ - (Stacia Naquin)
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is trying to help Coloradans who are affected by the wildfires.
This comes in the wake of President Bush's recent disaster declaration for the entire state. Disaster assistance from the state of Colorado and FEMA may be available to residents who have property or personal belonging losses not reimbursed by insurance as a result of the fires.
TO REGISTER, CALL TOLL-FREE:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.
"This is unprecedented. This is the first time Colorado has received a disaster declaration as a result of wildfire," said Tom Grier, Director of the Colorado Office of Emergency Management Team. "Our experience with wildfires this year is an excellent example of how mitigation measures are essential with the continued development in Colorado's forested areas--what we call the wildland-urban interface zones."
"We know a lot of people are hurting out there," said Steve Emory, Federal Coordinating Officer. "If the wildfires caused your home to be damaged or destroyed, if you were evacuated for more than five days and don't have insurance to cover the cost, if you've lost your job, or if you have uninsured medical bills, call and register for assistance. Don't rule yourself out. By giving us a call, we can determine what you may be eligible for."
Those impacted by the fires may be eligible for one or more disaster assistance programs which includes:
The temporary Housing Assistance program assures that people whose homes are damaged by disaster have a safe place to live until repairs can be completed. Temporary housing assistance includes:
These programs are designed to provide funds for expenses that are not covered by insurance.
The other primary form of disaster assistance for residents who have major losses are low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
A homeowner, renter and/or personal property owner may apply to SBA for a low-interest loan to help recover from the fires. If the SBA determines the applicant is ineligible for a loan, or if the loan amount is insufficient, the applicant may be referred to the Individual and Family Grant program.
These grants may be used to cover disaster-related expenses such as essential home repairs, replacement of personal property, clothing, household items, furnishings and appliances, transportation, or equipment rental. The grants do not have to be repaid, but grant recipients must keep their receipts to show proper use of the funds.
Applicants who are issued an SBA loan application must complete the form, otherwise the disaster registration process stops and the applicant becomes ineligible for further federal and state disaster assistance.
You can also learn more about FEMA programs by checking out the following website:
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