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.

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FEMA MHU trailers still used for homeowner housing is ending very soon. Learn about Renters Assistance today!

#155 published 8-6-2019 1 min. 3 seconds read, search group RestoreLA.

Work Scope Deferment State of Louisiana Restore Program in detail with research notes.

#145 published 7-28-2019 3 min. 57 seconds read, search group Scope Deferment.

Subject: Louisiana Submission of Great Floods Non-Substantial Action Plan Amendment 9.

#147 published 8-3-2019 1 min. 52 seconds read, search group Transparency.

Research found Deferment Calculations were not always based on square footage of home.

#162 published 9-13-2019 1 min. 58 seconds read, search group Deferment.

State of Louisiana Restore LA Program managed by the OCD-DRU says it will not pay interest on SBA loans.

#181 published 12-15-2019 2 min. 40 seconds read, search group HUDGuidance.

CDBG DR Award calculation letter determination on the eligibility of your grant.

#182 published 12-26-2019 2 min. 42 seconds read, search group GrantAwardLetter.

SBA Updates data processed from research between 11-2019 and 12-2019

#183 published 1-18-2020 3 min. 25 seconds read, search group SBALoans.

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.

Murrays HUD CDBG-DR Grant Calculator. Checks your State Grantee Calculations for Reimbursement, Repair, Reconstruction, Elevation grants.

#160 published 9-3-2019 1 min. 44 seconds read, search group Grant.

If your manufactured home was damaged or developed unhealthy living conditions after a declared disaster due to the disaster can I receive a grant to replace my mobile home?

#443 published 1-23-2023 updated 3-4-2023 1 min. 26 seconds read, search group Manufactured Home.

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program will provide assistance to homeowners who need to demolish and reconstruct their disaster damaged home.

#449 published 1-14-2023 26 seconds read, search group Damage.

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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?