Two elderly women have been asked to return money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the wake of floods from the Kickapoo River that swamped the village of Gays Mills in 2007 and 2008.
The State Journal reports ( http://bit.ly/iTsH83) that 81-year-old Phyllis Drake told the newspaper she owes FEMA $10,000 and 75-year-old Blanche Gabel owes $520. Both women are appealing the requests.
"I don't have the money," Drake said. "How they expect a person to pay $10,000 back because they overpaid someone -- it's beyond me."
FEMA says some of those who were approved and received benefits were not eligible because they received duplicate benefits from other sources like insurance companies or because of human or accounting errors.
"FEMA is committed to working with each of these individuals if they feel they have received these notices in error or have questions about their case," FEMA spokeswoman Rachel Racusen said.
The agency is required by law to recover improperly spent money. The women's options include appealing, applying for a hardship waiver to forgive the debt or establishing a payment plan, FEMA said.
Drake ran the Red Apple Restaurant in Gays Mills for 25 years. She said money she received from FEMA in 2007 and from her insurance company is long gone after she used it for furniture, clothing, kitchen utensils and other contents of the home.
It also went to repair damage and raise the elevation of the 100-year-old home that once was her mother's.
"I had to start over," Drake said. "My house is the only thing I have."
Both Drake and Gabel decided to remain near the river in Gays Mills. Many neighbors moved out of the village or to higher ground on the village's north side. The library, village offices, grocery store and other businesses are also moving to higher ground.
Gabel received $34,000 from her insurance company for repairs and a $24,000 grant to build a room onto her house so the furnace and hot water heater could be moved out of the basement. She received $6,631 from FEMA, but $4,500 of that was to help her replace her 1997 Ford Taurus, which was submerged and not covered by her auto insurance policy. Gabel had an initial appeal denied and now is being charged interest on the money she owes.
"They call it a debt," Gabel said. "If they approve my appeal, they'll send the money back. It sounds like a scam."
Sunday, May 15, 2011
With FEMA's 'No,' Governor Urges Citizens to Help Tornado Victims
RICHMOND – Gov. Bob McDonnell is encouraging citizens to provide aid for victims of the April tornadoes, since the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declined Virginia’s request for disaster assistance.
The storm outbreak from April 8-28 left 10 dead, more than 100 injured, 212 homes destroyed and more than 1,050 homes and businesses damaged across the commonwealth.
The April 16 tornado in Gloucester County alone destroyed 10 structures and damaged nearly 180 others, causing an estimated $8.3 million in damages. This is in addition to the $16 million in damages to Page Middle School as a result of the storm, according to the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal.
Earlier this month, Virginia asked for federal disaster assistance for the counties of Halifax, Pulaski and Washington; FEMA denied the request.
State officials made an additional request that FEMA include April 8-28 as one incident period so other localities, such as Gloucester and Middlesex, could be added later. That request also was denied.
Several factors contributed to FEMA’s decision. According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, many of the homes that were destroyed or damaged were insured, and many of the homes affected by the mid-April tornadoes were vacation or secondary homes.
Moreover, the damage in Virginia was not as severe as in other states such as Alabama.
The governor is considering an appeal of FEMA’s decision and has pledged to contribute state disaster recovery funding to assist affected localities.
For now, McDonnell is urging private companies, non-profit organizations, volunteers, faith-based organizations and citizens to assist the recovery efforts in any way possible.
“Times of natural disasters and other hardships bring out the best in Virginians. Those who are directly impacted are resilient and do not give up. Those who have not suffered a loss themselves step in to lend a helping hand, financial support and assistance to those who are in need,” McDonnell said.
To donate to the governor’s tornado relief fund, send a check payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, with the note “tornado relief” in the memo line, to the comptroller’s office, P.O. Box 1971, Richmond, Va., 23218. Donations are tax-deductible.
For more information on the fund and other ways to help, click here to visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s website.
The storm outbreak from April 8-28 left 10 dead, more than 100 injured, 212 homes destroyed and more than 1,050 homes and businesses damaged across the commonwealth.
The April 16 tornado in Gloucester County alone destroyed 10 structures and damaged nearly 180 others, causing an estimated $8.3 million in damages. This is in addition to the $16 million in damages to Page Middle School as a result of the storm, according to the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal.
Earlier this month, Virginia asked for federal disaster assistance for the counties of Halifax, Pulaski and Washington; FEMA denied the request.
State officials made an additional request that FEMA include April 8-28 as one incident period so other localities, such as Gloucester and Middlesex, could be added later. That request also was denied.
Several factors contributed to FEMA’s decision. According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, many of the homes that were destroyed or damaged were insured, and many of the homes affected by the mid-April tornadoes were vacation or secondary homes.
Moreover, the damage in Virginia was not as severe as in other states such as Alabama.
The governor is considering an appeal of FEMA’s decision and has pledged to contribute state disaster recovery funding to assist affected localities.
For now, McDonnell is urging private companies, non-profit organizations, volunteers, faith-based organizations and citizens to assist the recovery efforts in any way possible.
“Times of natural disasters and other hardships bring out the best in Virginians. Those who are directly impacted are resilient and do not give up. Those who have not suffered a loss themselves step in to lend a helping hand, financial support and assistance to those who are in need,” McDonnell said.
To donate to the governor’s tornado relief fund, send a check payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, with the note “tornado relief” in the memo line, to the comptroller’s office, P.O. Box 1971, Richmond, Va., 23218. Donations are tax-deductible.
For more information on the fund and other ways to help, click here to visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s website.
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But FEMA isn't the federal agency that provides loans. ... While FEMA aid tops out around $30000 - nowhere near enough to rebuild a home - the SBA offers ...Grocery store may shut down if it can't clean up flood waters
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I was a meat manager and I've never had anything like this happen." The mayor of Ashland says FEMA may be able to help Foodland with their clean up efforts.Rebuilding a town has advantages
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FEMA: Disaster Victims to Get $1.4 Million
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fema news sunday may 15th 2011
- Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, FEMA Administrator Fugate Statement on Opening of Morganza Spillway, May 14
- SBA Regional Administrator Visits Disaster Survivors And Advises That Loans Also Are For Homeowners And Renters, May 14
- There Are Many Reasons For A Letter From FEMA, May 14
- Federal Aid Programs For State Of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery, May 13
- President Declares A Major Disaster For Oklahoma, May 13
- Federal Aid Programs For State Of South Dakota Disaster Recovery, May 13
- President Declares A Major Disaster For South Dakota, May 13
- Six Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Alabama, May 13
- Help Us Help You: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center, May 13
- Weekly Registration Jumps By 20,000 For Alabama Disaster, May 13
- Disaster Recovery Center New Hours Of Operation, May 13
- Tell Your Neighbor To Register For Disaster Assistance, May 13
- Tornado Survivors Get Nearly $9 Million In Disaster Assistance, May 13
- Three Disaster Recovery Centers To Close, May 13
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Halifax County, May 13
- Crawford County Flood Risk Open House is Set for May 26, May 12
- Louisiana Residents Urged To Be Safe And Know The Facts About Flood Insurance, May 12
- Flood Survivors Urged To Register With FEMA For Assistance, May 12
- Tips For Disaster Survivors To Speed Recovery Aid, May 12
- Help May Be Available To Remove Debris From Your Property, May 12
- Use Disaster Funds Wisely And For Intended Purpose, May 12
- Children's Involvement In Disaster Planning Calms Fear, May 12
- National Emergency Medical Services Week 15-21 May 2011, May 11
- Federal Aid Programs For State Of Mississippi Disaster Recovery, May 11
- President Declares A Major Disaster For Mississippi, May 11
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