Thursday, August 05, 2010
WV Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting
WEST VIRGINIA....
Mingo County residents recently hit by severe flooding and those who are repeatedly victimized by floodwaters are encouraged to attend a public meeting to find out if they qualify for assistance through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The meeting will be held at the Gilbert Town Hall on Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 P.M.
Homeowners who have received substantial damage from flooding or who have suffered repetitive flooding in their first floor living spaces should attend the meeting and learn about grant programs offered by the state of West Virginia and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally, anyone interested in the possibility of selling a flooded home and relocating outside of the floodplain should attend.
Officials with the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be on hand during the meeting in Gilbert to explain details of the program and to offer advice and assistance about how to apply.
Funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is only available after a federally declared disaster so time is running out to take advantage of this assistance. The grants are paid 100 percent by state and federal governments and come at zero cost to qualifying residents.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:40 AM 
