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Where to go when FEMA cannot help:
Fed and state governments top list
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- It has U.S. Department of Agriculture - -
been just over two months since (USDA) on Direct Express, visit https://
President Obama issued a major
disaster declaration authorizing
federal assistance for survivors of
severe storms and flooding that
hit southeastern West Virginia on
June 22-29, 2016. The declaration,
signed by the president on June
25, provides for assistance to
individuals in these 12 counties:
Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson,
Low-income survivors living in
rural areas of West Virginia may
be eligible for one of these USDA
programs: rural housing loans,
rural housing repair loans and
grants, or rural rental housing.
Rural housing loans offer
a subsidy to help reduce your
mortgage payments for a short time
to get you through your recovery•
fiscal.treasury.gov/GoDirect.
Disaster deductions, faster
refunds and additional time to file
your tax return are among special
tax law provisions that may be
available to you to help you recover
financially from the June 22-29
storms and flooding• Depending
on the circumstances, the IRS may
grant additional time to file returns
Tues. Sept. 6, 2016 Hinton News - 7
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• ContactWestVirginia211 (dial
211 on any phone) for help finding . Could Impact Fire Safety
food, childcare, crisis counseling, (NAPS)--People across the
and many other resources available country, including you and your
in your community. If you or family, could be affected by a recent
someone you know is struggling change in fire safety regulations in
California.
with post-disaster stress, you are Regulators in the Golden
not alone. Help is as near as your State recently made changes to a
phone. Call the Help for Westfire safety standard called Tech-
Virginia Helpline at 844-435-7498. nical Bulletin 117, removing a
Changes To California Regulation
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Kanawha, Lincoln, Monroe, Your family income determines the and pay taxes• Also, you can contact the Disaster test that measures the flamma-
Nicholas, Pocahontas, Roane, amount of the subsidy. You Both individuals and businesses Distress Helpline at,, 800-985-5990 bility of furniture when exposed
in the 12 designated counties can or text ~ralkWithUs to 66746.to open flame sources, such as Strict fire safety standards for
SummerSThe deadlineand Webster.to register for help--pg.Where to3go when FEMAcannot get a faster refund by claiming • Survivors with questions lighters, candles and matches, upholstered furniture can save~,
assistance from the Federal may use the loan to help buy, losses related to the disaster on regarding FEMA registration or The standard has been in place lives and property. ~ ":
Emergency Management Agency build, repair, improve, or relocate the tax return for the previous who have not yet registered for since the mid-1970s and its
(FEMA) is Wednesday, Sept• 7, but your primary home. You may also year, usually by filing an amended assistance should call the FEMA removal could make consumers three or four additional minutes of
more vulnerable to the devasta- escape time during home fires~,
already the agency has approved use funds to buy and prepare sites, return. To find out if you qualify Helpline (voice, 711 or relay tion of fire. Because of Califor- involving upholstered furniture l
nearly $40 million in grants to including water and sewer• for this program and to learn how service) at 800-621-3362. (TTY nia's population and purchasing exposed to flaming ignition sources.
survivors to help them through Rural Housing Repair Loans to use it, visit https://www.irs.gov/ users should call 800-462-7585) power, many U.S. furniture man- Many experts agree there is a
their recovery. Disaster assistance and Grants may be'used to repair, forms-pubs and type "i4684" in the or visit DisasterAssistance.gov ufacturers have followed Califor- need for a test to protect against
for individuals may include grants improve, or modernize your home, search box. . The toll-free lines are open 7 nia's rules no matter where the open flame sources. N]~ PA has
to help homeowners and renters or remove health and safety Redeem savings bonds early a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT seven days a furniture was sold, which means proposed developing its oan open
with temporary housing, essential hazards• The programs loans are - before the end of the 12-month week• Multilingnal operators are people in other states,have bene- flame test. And the Consumer'
home repairs, personal property available only to individuals over holding period. If you live in one of available• fited from California s fire pro- Product Safety Commission is
replacement, and disaster-related 62 years of age. the 12 designated counties in West • West Virginia homeowners tection standards, considering an open flame test as
needs. Rural rental housing and Virginia, you maybe ableto dothis, and renters who have registered According to a National Fire a part of its flammability stan-
However, not all survivors cooperative housing assistance is You may also be able to get faster for disaster assistance with FEMA Protection Association (NFPA)dards for upholstered furniture.
qualify for FEMAassistance; others available in nearly every county in replacement of any paper bondsare encouraged by recovery officials analysis, fires involving uphol- Indeed, in a letter to the head of
qualify for some aid, but for less West Virginia• You can get listings lost or destroyed in a disaster. For to "stay in touch•" If survivors stered furniture account for the the California bureau that is mak-
largest share of fire deaths of any ing the change to the states regnla-:
than they need. Where can these of participating housing projects in more about this program, visitchange their address or phone first item ignited in U.S. homes• tion, NFPA President James Sham-
sUrvivors turn for help? Whom can the state by visiting http:Hoffices, www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/ numbers they should update that Now, regulators in California say non wrote of the importance of
they call? Where can they go?sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/WV, redeem disaster.htm, information with FEMA. Missing or there is no need for an open flame having an open flame test: NFPA
It may surprise you to know that To qualify for any of these Substance Abuse and Mental erroneous information could result test because most furniture fires feels strongly that a fully compre-
FEMA is not the only government programs, you must live in a Health Services Administrations in delays getting a home inspection begin with cigarettes• However, hensive fire safety regulation of
agency that can assist you in a rural area and be considered low- (SAMHSA) or in receiving assistance. NFPA statistics show that a large upholstered furniture must address
disaster• Many other state and income or very low income• For The SAMHSA Disaster Distress Additional information on portion of furniture fires are the full spectt:um of major fire ace-
federal agencies offer services that more information about these and Helpline is a national hotline that West Virginia's disaster recovery started by open flames, narios, including the open flame
may beofhelptoyou, other USDAprograms, visit www. offers year-round disaster crisis can be found by visiting fema. Studies demonstrate that flame scenarios."
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Among the government entities June 22-29 storms, and for unemployment compensation?The SBA is the federaltraining routines and nutrition
that may be of help to you, if FEMA
cannot meet all your needs, are
these:
U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA)
: One of FEI~A's federal partners
in disaster recovery, the SBA,
offers low-interest disaster loans to
homeowners and renters, as well as
businesses of all sizes. SBA disaster
loans may cover repairs, rebuilding
and the cost of replacing lost or
disaster-damaged real estate and
personal property.
: You must first register with
FEMA (before the Sept. 7 deadline)
t0 receive an SBA disaster loan
application. If you do not qualify
for an SBA loan, as a homeowner or
renter, you still may be eligible for
assistance from FEMA. You may
register with FEMAby phone (voice,
711 or relay service) at 800-621-
3362 (TTY users call 800-462-7585)
or online at DisasterAssistance.gov
If your SBA loan application is
approved, you may be eligible to
borrow additional funds to cover
the cost of improvements that
will protect your property against
future damage• Examples
include elevating utilities, water
heaters and furnaces, and installing
retaining walls and sump pumps.
Applicants may be eligible for an
SBA loan increase, for mitigation
purposes, of up to 20 percent of
their physical damages.
For more information about
SBA loans, call SBA's Disaster
Assistance Customer Service
Center at 800-659-2955, email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov,
orvisit http:l/www.sba.gov/disaster.
TTY users may call 800-877-
8339. Applicants.may also apply
online using the Electronic Loan
Application (ELA) via SBA's secure
website at https://disasterloan.
sba.gov/ela. The deadline to file a
physical disaster loan application
with the SBA is Wednesday, Sept.
7.
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• Live in one ot~ the counties You may want to visit http:// government's primary source of plans with laundry, diapers and
qualified in the presidentialworkforcewv.org, money for the long-term rebuilding playtime.
declaration of June 25. WorkForce West Virginia is a of disaster-damaged private According to the U.S. Depart-
Section 203(k)-insured loans can state agency that oversees the state property• SBA helps businesses ment of Labor, professional ath-
finance: unemployment compensation of all sizes, private non-profit letes work more than 40 hours per Athlete-moms have found clever
Residential section program and is a one-stop center organizations, homeowners and week on average, including week- ways to save time in their busy
rehabilitation of a property that for work force resources, including renters fund repairs or rebuilding ends and holidays• Some are also schedules.
morns. Here are some household
also has non-residential uses. job opportunities and training• All efforts and can cover the cost of tips used by athlete-moms to man- when you're rested and much of
• Conversion of any size its services are free and available replacing lost or disaster-damaged age their action-packed lives, the world is still asleep.
property to a one- to four-unit at 13 comprehensive career centers real estate and personal property. Strength in Numbers Time-Saving Items
structure, throughout the state. (Click here for These disaster loans cover losses One of the hardest parts of You can try to wrestle time
To qualify for Section 203(k) locations and hour&) In addition, not fully compensated by insurance being a parent is finding time to back from your busy day or you
Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance, WorkForce West Virginia has the or other recoveries and do not exercise and make healthy can actually save some time with
you must: state's largest online database of duplicate benefitsofotheragencies choices. The solution? Find ~the right household products.
Be able to make monthly job openings, or organizations, friend or two, and make a plan t~ Take it from Olympic gold-medal-
mortgage payments, and RISE West Virginia exercise together or brainstorfn ist, pro-swimmer and morn
ti ideas for healthy dinners. If you Amanda Beard, who recently
Be rehabilitating a home at Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin NO ce
least one year old. created RISE West Virginia in are new to an area, sites such as switched to the high-quality May-
Where to go when FEMA cannot response to economic needs in PUBLIC NOTICE meetup.com are great for finding tag Bravos XL washer and dryer.
help--- Pg. 4 the small business community The Summers County like-minded new friends in casual, According to Beard, "I used to con-•,.
To learn more, visit http://portal, resulting from the June storms Dilapidated Structure Committee fun settings, stantly rewash my son's clothes
Rise and Shine because many spots just wouldn't
hud.gov/hudportaYHUD?src= and floods. RISE West Virginia is will meet Thursday, October 20 at Having a hard time checking come out. My dryer never got hot
To apply, view http://www.hud, a state-operated, public-private 12 p.m. at the Summers County those errands off your list? Look- enough, so I had to wait hours for
gov/ll/code/getllst.cfm? to find an mini-grant program providing Memorial Building.. ing for just 10 minutes of "me everything to dry. Not anymore..
approved lender near you. assistance to small businesses Regular Meeting Agendatime" to have a cup of coffee and My laundry is perfect every time,
that were operational before the *Welcome and Determination of read your Tumblr feed? Do it early plus Maytag is an American com-
U.S. Department of the flooding and are working to reopen Quorum in the morning. It can seem like a pany I know I can depend on. Go,:
Treasury while struggling with existing*Old Business painful idea to sacrifice any• pre- Team USAF
Do not let a disaster come debt and limited capital. For'more. *ReviewandApprovalofMinutes cious sleep, but let's be honest: The next time you see an'
between you and your money, information about RISE West *New Business You could probably go to bed a lit- inspiring athlete who is also a
If you get federal benefit Virginia, visit http://wvflood.com. *Other Business tle earlier. Chances are you'll be morn, remember that it's the little
payments by paper check, you can More resources available to West *Adjourn too tired during the middle or end things that help her succeed in
switch to direct deposit so your Virginians who need help: For more information contactof the day to make any measur- sports, as well as at home.
able or enjoyable progress. Get up , For more information, visit
money is directly deposited into West Virginians seeking Stacy Ford, 304-466-7113 or email early and tackle that to-do list www.maytag.com.
a checking or savings account on information about disaster-related sford2@wvstateu.edu
payment day each month• Direct services and unmet needs, as well ~,~ ~ ~,=~
deposit removes the risk of aas volunteering and donating, TOPS ,,:,-*~
delayed payment due to a disaster should visit the state's Help for Tops (take offPounds Sensibly)is ,: •: ......
event• You may choose from two West Virginia Disaster website a very affordable, nonprofit, weight ~mco~.
electronic payment options: http://wvflood.com. West Virginians loss support group. Meetings are
• Direct Deposit - Your monthly who wish to help with flood held at the Miller Memorial
payments are deposited into your response and recovery may sign Methodist Church basement, 109
checking or savings account. Learn up with West Virginia Voluntary MillerAve. Every thursday eveningr
more about direct deposit online at Organizfftions Active in Disasters Weigh-in begins at 5:00 p,m.
www.godirect.gov. (VOAD) at www.volunteerwv.org meeting starts at 5:30 pro.
Direct Express@ Debitor wvvoad.org. First meeting is free.
MasterCard@ - A prepaid debit Where to go when FEMA cannot Come join us or call 304-890-2112
card you can use to make retail h~hr---p~. 6 or 304-466-3045.
purchases, pay bills, and get cash C
back• Your government payments
are loaded onto you card each month•
Itisano-orlow-cost alternative to MONEY IS MOBILE
oaDer checks. For more information
muse. FUUB
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applications for children who are within the age range of
16, 17 18 2-qz years old. Applications are available at 3ol Summers
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Franklin, WV Street, the contact number is 3o4-3o9-46 a.
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"Daily Operations Monitored and Recorded
:'Nutritious Snacks and Meals
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