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Rain-damage assessments underway; will exceed $150,000

Published: Friday, October 8th, 2010 @ 5:35 pm
By: BCN ( More Entries )

    The effects of last week's 20 inches of rain are currently being assessed, according to Washington City Manager James Smith:

    Yesterday, Washington City departments who have been involved in the flood response and recovery process met with multiple teams including FEMA, State emergency response and SBA simultaneously to assess damages to homes, businesses, roads, public buildings and other infrastructure. Once the damage assessments are completed later this week, Gov. Perdue will request federal financial assistance for those counties that meet federal thresholds of eligibility. The threshold as we understand it is $150,000 worth of damage in Beaufort County. City directly related response and damage costs total about $50,000. In addition to this DOT has experienced significant damage to roads and culverts in the Voice of America area and on Old Bath Highway/Highland Drive. I'm sure the total will be in excess of $150,000. This does not include losses experienced by homeowners and renters. If the federal government grants that request, it clears the way for FEMA to provide low-interest loans or grants to storm victims and reimbursement of the City's extraordinary expense.

    In the meantime, people who have had damage from the storm should follow these steps:

1. People with storm damage to their homes, property, businesses or crops should first call their insurance agent to determine what type of coverage they have and discuss any claims. Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover damage caused by flooding. Those with flood insurance can file a claim with the National Flood Insurance Program by calling 1-800-638-6620 or visiting www.floodsmart.gov.

2. Those who have no insurance should call the Beaufort County Emergency Management Office at 252-946-2046 to register.

3. Those who have insurance coverage but are informed that they do not have enough should also call the County Emergency Management Office.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) also has assistance available to businesses. Information regarding that assistance is attached.

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