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.

170 research topics

Contesting your Substantially Damaged Classification after a disaster. FEMA Verified Loss FVL or local municipality determination.

#99 published 3-17-2019 2 min. 39 seconds read, search group Research.

What is the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, and how does violating this law hurt your household with your disaster recovery?

#98 published 3-16-2019 8 min. 7 seconds read, search group Research.

State of Louisiana OCD-DRU creates APA 10 without Governors Task Force being notified or involved.

#97 published 3-9-2019 2 min. 44 seconds read, search group Research.

September 28, 2016 RESTORE LOUISIANA TASK FORCE MINUTES REVIEW OF ETHICS AND OPEN MEETINGS LAWS

#96 published 3-7-2019 4 min. 33 seconds read, search group Research.

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.

Top Five DOB and DRRA Implementation Issues to Address in Forthcoming Guidance Dec. 2018 training for Guidance expected to be published in 2019.

#94 published 3-4-2019 1 min. 36 seconds read, search group Research.

Action Plan Amendment 10 approved by the state of Louisiana OCD-DRU without review by the Restore Louisiana Task Force? Or was their a meeting and the public was not invited.

#93 published 3-2-2019 2 min. 52 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.

Federal Agency Terms State Agency Terms Income Level Terms Glossary of Terms

#83 published 2-24-2019 updated 3-2-2019 12 min. 33 seconds read, search group Research.

NTP Notice to Proceed Restore Louisiana Homeowners Program Solution 2 Repair / Reconstruction

#92 published 3-2-2019 2 min. 16 seconds read, search group Research.

Congressman Graves letter to Gov Edwards re: Comite River Diversion Canal July 14, 2017 10:59 AM less attachment

#91 published 2-25-2019 3 min. 5 seconds read, search group Research.

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VIDEO: Old work rework electrical box hole cutting and sizing.

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2023

Hole saws are not always a one size fits all old-work boxes. Before you go drilling 6in holes make sure you do not need a 6 3/8in. Make the holes perfect so you do not use a tube of caulk to seal the gaps.

VIDEO: How far up your rear would your carpenter Grandfather put his boot!

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2023

When your worker is new and you are just not ready to let them go until you try a little training. I used to get the boot up the rear threat which meant to look, focus, learn how to do it like the carpenter would do it.

VIDEO: I have never been a fan of cripples on top of the header.

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2023

When I design a wall I always look at how the wall transfers the weight from above then I look at the openings and how I can make them easier to work with when choosing windows and doors. If you know the width, you know header so place it under top plate