Governor Robert Bentley Address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature May 3, 2011

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1 Our state has never seen a natural disaster of this magnitude. It (recovery) is a daunting task, but I have no doubt that we are up to it. Now is the time to lead. Governor Robert Bentley Address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature May 3,

2 April 27 th Tornadoes 2

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4 Stages of Response Rescue Aid & Comfort Stabilize Long Term Recovery Government Fire and Rescue Local Organizations Red Cross FEMA National Red Cross Long Term Recovery Committees - Money, Materials Manpower Police Salvation Army National Non-profits FEMA National Guard EMA Non-Profits - Hands On Local Non-Profits National/Regional Faith Groups State/Local Funder s Case Workers 211 Churches City Facilities Churches City Facilities Construction - Non-Profits - Faith Groups - Municipalities Municipal Debris Removal 4

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6 Stages of Recovery HEROIC HONEYMOON 6

7 DISILLUSIONMENT RECONSTRUCTION 7

8 Individual Assistance Sequence of Delivery Voluntary Agencies Emergency Food, Shelter, Clothing, Medical Needs Insurance (Homeowner, Renter, NFIP) Applicants May Be Referred to any or all of the below FEMA Housing Assistance (Not Income Dependent) Can Receive Award in More than One Category Based on Eligibility* 1. Temporary Housing (Lodging Expenses Rental Assistance; Direct: Mobile Homes 2. Home Repairs $30, Home Replacement $30, Permanent Housing Construction Further housing assistance beyond the scope of FEMA s programs will be provided based on ability to qualify for a low interest loan Qualify for Loan SBA Loan for Real Property Homeowner loans up to $200,000 Do not Qualify for Loan Unmet Needs Voluntary Agencies assist with further Real Property needs Personal Property (Income Dependent) FEMA Screens Applicant s Income Referred for SBA Loan SBA Loan for Personal Property Low interest loans for owners or renters for up to $40,000 If applicant has received the maximum amount** or the need is not covered under ONA, FEMA refers the applicant to Voluntary Agencies Not Eligible for SBA Loan FEMA/State Other Needs Assistance (ONA) -Personal Property -Transportation -Moving & Storage -Group Flood Insurance Unmet Needs Voluntary Agencies to assist with other needs THE PATH TO IA STARTS WITH CALLING FEMA (3362) FEMA/State Other Needs Assistance (ONA) (Not Income Dependent) -Medical Expenses -Dental Expenses -Funeral Expenses -Other Disaster Created Needs Unmet Needs Voluntary Agencies to assist with other needs If applicant has received the maximum amount* and there is still a need, FEMA refers the applicant to Voluntary Agencies *Category eligibility is based on a FEMA inspection conducted on the damaged prperty **Maximum Individual and Household (IHP) Amount (HA & ONA) is $30, adjusted yearly by consumer price index. ***Limit adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index

9 Long Term Recovery Collaboration with more than 100 organizations UWCA Convenes in Central Alabama Meets weekly Seven Sub Committees Case Management Community Assessment Construction Coordination Volunteer Coordination Communications Small Business Funders 9

10 Questions? Finance Donations $ + In-Kind Responsible for LTR financial planning Seeks In-kind, cash donations and grants Coordinates with funders Markets for volunteer groups locally and nationally Coordinates with construction coordinator to match volunteer skills with project needs Volunteer Coordination Case Management Qualify clients for LTR services Completes duplication of benefits check Assists volunteer groups with local logistics ( lodging, meals, etc) Board Assists clients with recovery Plans Refers clients to agencies to match needs with services Construction Coordination Community Assessment Canvases community Registers clients with unmet needs Turns case files over to case managers Estimates home repair costs Plans projects and oversees construction Crisis Counseling Estimates total $ amount of repairs Works closely with case managers and volunteer coordinators Assists individuals with emotional needs Refers clients to LTRC for material assistance

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13 St. Clair County

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15 St. Clair County

16 Jefferson County

17 Thank You