Logan Fire Recovery Upate

State Recovery Efforts

• State Assistance for Logan Fire
• Colorado DHSEM leading State recovery efforts
• Colorado Department of Local Affairs is the lead agency for the DAC
• Colorado Health and Human Services supporting DAC and connection to local health
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Colorado Department of Agriculture
• Coordinate disposal of animals
• Colorado Cattleman’s Association
• Colorado Farm Bureau

• Disaster Action Center (DAC): Thursday, March 16, 2017, Haxtun Community Center, 3-7 p.m. The center would be open to all victims of the fire (Logan and Phillips) with local government representation from Logan and Phillips County.

• Colorado Department of Local Affairs is the lead agency for the DAC
• DHSEM State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL)
• Farmer’s Home Administration
• Colorado State University Extension
• Natural Resource Conservation Service
• Farm Service Agency
• Centennial Mental Health
• Northeast Colorado Health Department
• USDA
• Colorado Department of Agriculture
• Insurance – State of Colorado
• Colorado Health and Human Services

• Damage Assessments
• March 8, 2017 Initial Damage Assessments with RFM and county OEM representatives
• March 14, 2017 to determine potential for Emergency Disaster Programs Administered by the Farm Service Agency with field check for the FSA draft plan:
• DHSEM Recovery Specialists (2)
• Department of Agriculture
• Farm Services Agency
• CDOT damages being evaluated and assessed to determine if Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds available or other programs.

• Funding
• Executive Order – D2017-006 Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to the Logan Fire in Logan and Phillips Counties
• State Disaster Declaration – verbal authorization from Governor
• Disaster Emergency Funds (DEF)
• Resource Mobilization Fund – authorized by DHSEM Director 

• Local Declarations
• Logan County: Disaster of Emergency
• Phillips County: Disaster of Emergency

Media Release: State to Conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments Following Severe Weather

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and representatives from local communities will conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) for communities impacted by the storms that hit the state over the past month.

Four teams comprised of federal, state and local officials will assess damages to public infrastructure that were the result of severe weather impacts including, sinkholes, subsidence, erosion, landslides, debris flows and flash flooding. The teams will assess damages in eight counties Wednesday through Friday this week.

The state will use information collected during the assessment to determine whether a Major Disaster Declaration is viable based on verified losses before initiating a disaster request process.

The PDA is a joint assessment used to determine the impact, type and extent of disaster damages and to determine the impact on individuals and communities while identifying the resources needed for the communities to recover.

Once a disaster has occurred, and the state has declared a state of emergency, the state and local governments will evaluate their recovery capabilities. If it is determined that the damage is beyond the state and local recovery capability, the Governor may send a declaration request letter to the President, directed through the FEMA Regional Administrator. The President then makes the determination whether or not to declare a major disaster or emergency.

If a presidential declaration is made, FEMA will designate the areas eligible for assistance and announce the types of assistance available.

One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans

Information submitted by the Small Business Administration public information officer.

Edward J. Cadena, Director of the U. S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Colorado District Office, today reminded small businesses of the February 16, 2015, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by the Red Mountain Pass Rockslide in Ouray County that occurred January 13 - June 12, 2014.

According to Cadena, small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. “EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the applicant suffered any property damage,” Cadena said.

These low-interest federal disaster loans are available in Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan and San Miguel counties in Colorado.

The interest rate is 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

For owners of these impacted small businesses, disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling toll-free at (800) 659-2955 or e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call(800) 877‑8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster.

Request for Public Assistance deadline extended until Nov. 30

The deadline for eligible applicants to apply for a Request for Public Assistance has been extended to Nov. 30, 2013.

Eligible applicants are local governments, certain nonprofit organizations and state agencies in the 18 Colorado counties designated for Public Assistance.

Originally, the first 10 counties designated in September had a deadline of Nov. 16. The counties are Adams, Boulder, Clear Creek, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Washington and Weld.

The additional eight counties designated in October, Arapahoe, Crowley, Denver, Fremont, Gilpin, Lake, Lincoln and Sedgwick, previously had aNov. 20 deadline.

FEMA Public Assistance funding helps communities recover by providing a 75 percent federal reimbursement for eligible, disaster-related costs for debris removal, emergency measures, and permanent work to repair and replace disaster-damaged public facilities.

The remaining 25 percent non-federal share comes from state and local sources. The state manages the grants for all projects.

Projects fall into the following categories:
Category A: Debris Removal
Category B: Emergency Protective Measures
Category C: Road Systems and Bridges
Category D: Water Control Facilities
Category E: Public Buildings and Contents
Category F: Public Utilities
Category G: Parks, Recreational and other

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at fema.gov/blog, twitter.com/fema, facebook.com/fema and youtube.com/fema Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate's activities at twitter.com/craigatfema The social media links are provided for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management supports the needs of local government and partners with them before, during and after a disaster and to enhance preparedness statewide by devoting available resources toward prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery, which will ensure greater resiliency of our communities. For more information: coemergency.com andCORecovers.info

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private, nonprofit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants can go to sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955 (TTY 1-800-977-8339).

Colorado Flooding E-News

Issue 7

Colorado Flooding, Severe Storms, Mudslides, and Landslides

November 13, 2013

This E-News Update is created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Private Sector function operating out of Colorado. The E-News Update includes information on federal and state resources available to help Colorado homeowners, renters, business owners and their employees recover from the flooding, severe storms, mudslides and landslides that were federally declared a major disaster on September 14, 2013.

FEMA-Private Sector will be transitioning back to FEMA Region VIII, therefore this is the final E-News Update. Please refer any inquiries to Cynthia.Hunter@fema.dhs.gov. The Colorado Office of Emergency Management posts the E-News Updates if you would like to refer back to any of the newsletters for information on the disaster.

Federal Assistance as of November 12, 2013

• Registrations for Individual Assistance (IA)……………………………….…. 27,433

• Approved IA ………………………………………………………………..... $52.7 million

• U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans approved…………….…. $64.7 million

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in a designated county can apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 (use option 2 for Spanish, 3 for other languages) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services may call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., MDT, seven days a week until further notice. For a guide on FEMA Individual Assistance and other types of aid, visit disaster assistance .

The following 11 counties are designated for IA: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear Creek, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan and Weld.

Click for more information on counties designated for Public Assistance (PA).

FEMA Registration Deadline Extended to November 30, 2013 for Disaster Survivors

The new individual disaster assistance registration deadline is November 30, which is also the new deadline to complete low-interest SBA disaster loan applications.  Federal/state disaster assistance for applicants can include money for serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.

The deadline to file an insurance claim with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is 81 days after flood damage to an insured structure. Please also refer to floodsmart.gov.

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs)

DRCs provide information about disaster recovery programs and help applicants register for disaster assistance before the Nov. 30 deadline. Please visit the DRC Locator.

Colorado Flooding: Two Months Later

In the two months since heavy rains brought flooding, Colorado survivors have received more than $117.4 million in state and federal assistance and low-interest loans and an additional $35.1 million in FEMA’s NFIP payouts.

To date, more than $52.7 million in disaster assistance grants has helped more than 15,000 Colorado households find safe, functional and sanitary rental units or make repairs to primary homes and cover other disaster-related expenses, such as medical needs or personal property loss. Nearly $48.7 million of IA grants have been issued in housing assistance and $4 million in other needs assistance, such as medical or personal property loss. Flood survivors have also received disaster unemployment assistance and disaster legal services.

Please visit “Colorado Flooding: Two Months Later” for more information.

ColoradoUnited: Official State Website for Disaster Recovery

ColoradoUnited is the official State of Colorado website for recovery information and resources. Click for the latest news on efforts and information that impact the public and businesses.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Offers Disaster Assistance Loans

Small businesses and most private nonprofits are also eligible to apply for low interest working capital Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) if they are having difficulty meeting obligations as a result of the disaster. These loans are available in all 11 disaster declared primary counties and also every contiguous county in Colorado. The deadline for EIDL’s is June 16, 2014. All other SBA loan applications are due on the IA registration deadline Nov. 30, 2013.

For information about SBA programs, applicants can go to www.sba.gov/disaster or call 

(800) 659-2955 (TTY 1-800-977-8339).

Road Openings Will Enable Hundreds of New FEMA Inspections

Inspection access means that the FEMA inspector can drive all the way to the home in an ordinary car. After access is made, residents should call 1-800-621-3362 to schedule a FEMA housing inspection.

Follow Up-to-Date News

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management supports the needs of local government and partners with them before, during and after a disaster. The division enhances preparedness statewide by devoting available resources toward prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery, which will ensure greater resiliency of Colorado communities.

For more information: Twitter @COEmergency, Facebook: COEmergency, www.coemergency.com and www.CORecovers.info

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

Follow FEMA online at twitter.com/femaregion8, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema.  Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate's activities at twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property.  SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private, nonprofit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property.  These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants can go to www.sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955 (TTY 1-800-977-8339).