Community disaster recovery experience and knowledge sharing.
The disaster recovery process is not published in a single comprehensive publication with citizenry in mind.
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Will FEMA reimburse me for buying a chainsaw or a generator? Maybe, but most likely no.

By Murray Wennerlund

Read all warning labels: FEMA News and Press Releases may not be as they seem. They will not link policy or training. Statements made in press releases to be true have to be backed up with official policy documents and / or Federal Register publications.
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FEMA returns to In-Home Housing Inspections to determine disaster damage for financial assistance June 2022.

By Murray Wennerlund

Was your 2020 and 2021 FEMA disaster inspection limited to exterior damage only? Did your state tell you that you do not qualify for other assistance because your FEMA inspection wasnt completed or didnt show 8,000 or more in damages to be classified?
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Is your builder using at least HUD Housing standards to build your new home?

By Murray Wennerlund

HUD housing actually publishes standards they expect builders to follow. Is your custom home builder offering the basic construction requirements that HUD housing builders have to follow on top of your normal IRC codes and local municipality policy.