Research Topics created from questions asked related to disaster recovery.

Public Questions and topics asked and answered that related to declared disaster recovery. We use raw research data to provide fact checking material which is available to members.

78 research topics

State of Louisiana OHSEP Disaster Preparation Contacts.

#139 published 7-9-2019 1 min. 50 seconds read, search group OHSEP.

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For some households, the information I provide helps them get back in their homes. Others I've had a hand in helping them recovery from some of their disaster debt burden. In any case, when you use the information I provide and it's helpful and makes you more successful with your disaster rebuild or new construction then feel free to contribute what you can and when you can. It helps with the hours of unpaid research and reading.

Interim Mortgage Assistance Data Collection Request.

#156 published 8-9-2019 2 min. 16 seconds read, search group Questions.

SBA Disaster Recovery Loan Applicant Information: Declined or cancelled subsidized loans

#164 published 9-24-2019 2 min. 51 seconds read, search group HUDGuidance.

Solution 2 Reconstruction Grant Award Calculation error discovered after process review by homeowners. Homeowners Reconstruction qualifying Grant Award Calculator does not match Solution 2 Homeowners Grant Award Calculator.

#95 published 3-5-2019 4 min. 36 seconds read, search group Research.

Subcommittees were created with what appears to be in the best interest of the Program. But was the programs interest disaster victims or are we seeing individuals on the task force filling their agendas at the expense Louisiana citizens recovery?

#58 published 1-16-2019 3 min. 32 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: "Change Order" policy for elevation reimbursement. It has been stated that after a homeowner signs the grant agreement for elevation and reconstruction that a change order would be made to include additional costs.

#35 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 51 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: OCD-DRU related to reconstruction of homes ONLY by licensed contractors and to exclude the state law that allows the homeowner to be their own contractor under the State Contractors License Exemption law.

#29 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 28 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: Request Solution 1 elevation change orders and permitted contractors that submitted the elevation costs to Solution 1 for exceptions processing by Jeff Haley or any agent of IEM inc or the State of Louisiana OCD-DRU.

#49 published 1-4-2019 28 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: RLHP Elevation Allowance December 14, 2018 version and explanation by IEM Inc and sub-contractors working on Reconstruction for 2016 flood victims in Louisiana.

#52 published 1-11-2019 updated 1-12-2019 2 min. 25 seconds read, search group Research.

Federal Disaster Assistance

When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.

The Restore Louisiana Task Force is charged with overseeing the state’s recovery efforts from flood events this year. This list is published to the governors website and may have missing components that eliminate the flood victims recovery process.

#57 published 1-16-2019 1 min. 14 seconds read, search group Research.

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Homeowners Disaster Recovery and Debt Reduction Assistance Handbook eBook and Website

By Murray Wennerlund 10-19-2023

Providing Guidance for Managing Financial Burden after a Disaster.

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Extends Application Deadline to Tuesday, Oct. 31

By Murray Wennerlund 10-11-2023

If you know someone who applied for HUD CDBG-DR Grants and was invited to complete the application process please send them a reminder, call them, tell them Ill help them complete the application if necessary. Dont let GRANT funds go to the state!

General Contractors and Residential Builders are missing out on $157.25 to $168.00 sqft builds!

By Murray Wennerlund 9-29-2023

General Contractors snubbed 2016 flood victims when asked to construction new homes at 108/sf. Today the same builders are not responding to 157.25 plus per sqft, why?