Deconstruction, is taking the house apart without damaging the components of the house. Only the slab foundation will...
Deconstruction, is taking the house apart without damaging the components of the house. Only the slab foundation will...
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Through Disaster ExperienceKNOWLEDGE GAINED -
For every path there's a road block of bureaucracyTHE REAL DEAL -
Our paths although different still meet at the waters edge.THE ROAD TRAVELED -
Victims of Disasters see difficulties from ground level.A DIFFERENT VIEW
Getting Started
We are sharing with you our experiences with the federal disaster assistance agencies. We'll guide you the best we can. We'll attempt to update our guidance promptly when homeowners report changes to federal and state programs.
As new policy is created and old policy is updated or eliminated we'll bring changes to programs to your attention.
We have several grassroots programs which can help you if you interact with them. Don't think for a moment recovery will come knocking on your door. You have to go out and make it happen.
We'll help you build your advocacy group as well as help you with becoming a positive change activist.
Some groups you might be interested in.
- Restore LA Program Info Exchange Focus: HUD CDBG-DR Grants, State Grantees, SBA DOB related to HUD Grants. Focus on HUD Recovery Grants and local state policies.
(Private Facebook.Com Group in Louisiana all are welcome.) - Stop FEMA Now Focus: FEMA Recovery efforts, SBA Disaster Loans, Long term recovery focus on Super storm Sandy Victims. (Public Facebook.Com Group based out of New Jersey.)
- SBA Disaster Recovery Loans Learn who should not apply. Learn what the SBA will do to approve you. Learn about low income homeowners without credit being offered loans by using their homes as collateral. Learn the truth about the SBA lending practices and how some homeowners would never be able to repay the loan.
(National group focused on SBA Disaster Loans and what the true costs are.) - Homeowner - Contractor Focus: Helping Homeowners self contract and manage their own hiring and firing of workers to get the job of recovery completed. We share our experiences and share our processes.
(Public Facebook.Com Group for homeowners managing their construction projects) - Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Focus: Disaster Feedback in relationship to Congressional Representatives actions for better recovery processes. This is a mix of federal policy with homeowners feedback related to federal disaster recovery policy.
Proposed / Needed Groups:
- State of XX HUD CDGB-DR Grantee: We need individuals that have time to administrate and moderate local groups focused on your state agencies that distribute HUD CDBG-DR grants. We will assist you with your setup and help you keep up with HUD policy as well as forecast what move your state will make within the program. We'll teach you how to be your states "Watchdog" to reduce government waste and to help guard against fraud against the American Taxpayers.
(Groups by state for HUD CDBG-DR Grant award assistance. Groups need to form before FEMA - SBA applicants are started.
Articles
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The New Business and Industry (B&I) CARES Act Guaranteed Loan Program.
Murray WennerlundThe BI Guaranteed Loan program, as funded by the CARES ACT. The BI CARES Act Program will focus assistance to rural businesses, including agribusinesses and agricultural producers, with financial needs unmet by other Federal Government programs.
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Louisiana OCD-DRU finally offers HUD Housing Hardship as method to have SBA loan repaid.
ContributorOCD-DRU of Louisiana discussed with HUD hardship requirements. HUD presented the formula to LA OCD-DRU in 2019 and the state did nothing except publish an estimated number of households that they will assist. 200 of the 4,227 will see some assistance.
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Coronavirus DUA PUA Unemployment Insurance Information Provided by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
ContributorCoronavirus COVID-19 Disaster and Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Information Provided by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
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Homeowner observations of Foundation Preparation and Dirt work
Murray WennerlundWhen I was asked by another homeowner what our foundation dirt people did it wasnt just an easy answer. It involved research, testing, study and finding the person that could understand it all the first time.
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Part 3: How to advocate for your Forced Mortgage Payoff by teaming up with others to make a stronger voice.
Writers PoolPart 3 is about finding others with the same issue, even the same policy makers. Once you team up you will find your voices are stronger together. Your state will be working against you individually. Team up with others and present a stronger case.
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Learn what the State of Louisiana Restore Homeowners Program (OCD-DRU) failed to tell about APA 12
Writers PoolThe Department HUD is partially approving the State of Louisianas Action Plan Amendment APA 12 for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery CDBG-DR funds appropriated under Public Laws 114-223, 114-254 and 1 15-31.
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Lumber Yards and Lumber Suppliers
Murray WennerlundWho do you use for your Lumber Yards and Lumber Suppliers
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When your home was demolished after being condemned by the state and the state refuses to allow you a waiver from DOB and your bank servicer used your homes insurance to pay off the remaining balance of your home you find you have no resources to repair.
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Part 2 How to advocate for your Forced Mortgage Payoff filing your mismanagement report to HUD OIG
Writers PoolIn Part 1 your task was to bring the issue up with state and contractor legal departments. Typically they will take their time and will not reply to you. Your next step is to report their mismanagement to HUD OIG. Get on the routine agenda audits.
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When you learn the sequence of disaster assistance youll see it goes from FEMA to the SBA for loans. No one tells you about the long term assistance your state is working on just days after your declared disaster. HUD CDBG-DR Funds an option to a loan.
Index Sub Menu
NOTE: If your state has not been setup, please view Louisiana for disaster recovery information.
- ALABAMA
- ALASKA
- AMERICAN SAMOA
- ARIZONA
- ARKANSAS
- CALIFORNIA
- COLORADO
- CONNECTICUT
- FLORIDA
- GEORGIA
- GUAM
- HAWAII
- IDAHO
- ILLINOIS
- INDIANA
- IOWA
- KANSAS
- KENTUCKY
- LOUISIANA
- MAINE
- MARYLAND
- MASSACHUSETTS
- MICHIGAN
- MINNESOTA
- MISSISSIPPI
- MISSOURI
- MONTANA
- NEBRASKA
- NEVADA
- NEW HAMPSHIRE
- NEW JERSEY
- NEW MEXICO
- NEW YORK
- NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
- NORTH CAROLINA
- NORTH DAKOTA
- OHIO
- OKLAHOMA
- OREGON
- PENNSYLVANIA
- PUERTO RICO
- SOUTH CAROLINA
- SOUTH DAKOTA
- TENNESSEE
- TEXAS
- UTAH
- VERMONT
- VIRGINIA
- VIRGIN ISLANDS
- WASHINGTON
- WEST VIRGINIA
- WISCONSIN
- WYOMING
HUD CDBG-DR Grant Denied?
Did your state inform you that you qualify for federal assistance only to later deny you assistance based on state created policy or procedure? Is your home listed as being in one of the most impacted areas? Do you have proof your state accepted you into the federally funded HUD CDBG-DR grant program? Contact us about your experience.
Recent Posts
The New Business and Industry (B&I) CARES Act Guaranteed Loan Program.
- Mon. May. 25, 2020
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