To: From: All CDBG-DR Program Subrecipients Texas General Land Office Date: August 20, 2014 RE: Damage Assessment Guidelines The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has revised the Damage Assessment requirements to the Round 2 Housing Guidelines, Section VI(h) effective September 1, 2014. The damage inspector will be required to specifically and clearly document storm related property damage via photographic evidence and detailed narratives (see sample attached). The narratives should fully describe the damage in the photograph and verify the damage was storm related. A front elevation picture in the damage assessment is acceptable as a way of documenting the assessed structure. Other documentation or pictures taken for purposes other than to document damage should be kept separately from the damage assessment report. Subrecipents providing disaster recovery assistance must comply with this guidance beginning on the effective date above. The Subrecipient should maintain damage assessments documents as part of their applicant file as they assist in supporting eligibility. The GLO guidance should not be used as the only review when considering compliance with HUD standards. Each Subrecipient is highly encouraged to document internal processes to ensure compliance. For questions or further clarification, please contact: Brandon Clark Manager, Program Services Disaster Recovery Program (512) 475-5034 brandon.clark@glo.texas.gov
App ID LRGV00025 LRGV00149 LRGV00675 Activity Number 2034000004 2034000005 DCT Date Evidence of Storm Damage 1/30/2013 Applicant: The home received 2-3 feet of water from the storm surge which caused damage to the walls, floors, doors, cabinetry, appliances, electrical system, and plumbing system. Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Exterior roofing, siding and piers interior=floors, walls, ceilings and electrical ECR Inspector Observed: The siding is damaged. The roof is damaged. The fascia and soffit are damaged. The foundation and piers are damaged. The drywall is damaged or has poor workmanship. The sub floor is damaged in all of the rooms. Flooring is damaged in most of the rooms. Photographic Evidence of Storm Damage 1/29/2013 Applicant: The roof covering was damaged by wind and has not been replaced. Water entered through the roof damaging ceilings, walls and flooring. The area beneath the home received 2-3 feet of water from the storm surge which caused damage to some of the electrical and plumbing components. DCT Inspector: Exterior wind and rain damage. Interior water damage (flooring, walls and windows). ECR Inspector: Hurricane damage- roofing; water damage to interior ceilings, walls and floors 2034000010 2/18/2013 Applicant: N/a; this is a mbile home 11.01A. DCT Inspector: App States H20 Entered through vent make floors warp and ceilings and wall stain. ECR Inspector: A mobile home that suffered damage from Hurricane Dolly was observed on the site. Photographic evidence documents broken and cracked windows, interior ceiling damage, and damaged roofing.
App ID LRGV00722 Activity Number 2034000123 LRGV00913 2034000030 LRGV00926 2034000029 DCT Date Evidence of Storm Damage 9/26/2013 Applicant: N/a, this is a mobile home 11.01A. DCT Inspector: Ext: roof, leveling, bottom floor board and insulation int: ceiling, walls and floors. ECR Inspector: Due to the extent of the storm damage from Hurricane Dolly coupled with HQS and code violations, the cost of repair for this structure is over the program rehabilitation cap. Therefore, a reconstruction is recommended. Photographic evidence of interior ceiling damage from roof leak. 4/4/2013 Applicant: The home received 2-3 feet of water from the storm surge, which caused damage to the walls, floors, electrical system, plumbing system, and HVAC system. Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rainwater to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Ext: siding, piers. Int: ceiling walls and floors to what used to be a garage, now just a storage area. ECR Inspector: The roof was damaged. The soffit and fascia was damaged. The flooring is damaged in some of the rooms. The subfloor in Kitchen was damaged. Some of the walls and ceilings were damaged. The foundation is un-level. Photographic Evidence of Storm Damage 2/20/2013 Applicant: The area beneath the home received 1 foot of water from the storm surge from Hurricane Dolly which caused damage to some of the foundation, electrical and plumbing components. Strong winds caused minor damage to the shingle roof allowing rain water to damage some ceilings. DCT inspector: Ext:roofing, piers, and soffit. Interior ceiling, walls and floors. ECR Inspector: The roof is damaged and deteriorated. Some ceilings have minor water damage. Some flooring is damaged.
App ID LRGV01074 Activity Number 2034000076 DCT Date Evidence of Storm Damage 9/12/2013 Applicant: Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Int: ceiling walls and floors. Ext: roof, siding and piers. ECR Inspector: The roof is damaged. Some ceilings have water damage. LRGV01281 2034000080 9/12/2013 Applicant: The home received 2 feet of water which caused damage to the walls and Floor. Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Interior: ceiling, walls and floors. Ext: roof, siding and piers. ECR Inspector: The roof is damaged. Some ceilings and walls are damage LRGV01389 2034000040 6/14/2013 Applicant: Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings and floors. DCT Inspector: Ext: Piers beams and sub flooring. Int: ceiling, floors. Was unable to get picture of exterior damage due to lattice being in the way. ECR Inspector: The roof was never replaced after the storm and there is evidence of repaired leaks and possible new leaks in some ceilings. Some ceilings were replaced but the workmanship was poor. Some floors were replaced but the workmanship was poor. Photographic Evidence of Storm Damage
App ID Activity Number DCT Date Evidence of Storm Damage Photographic Evidence of Storm Damage LRGV01548 H034000084 7/3/2013 Applicant: The area beneath the home received several feet of flood water which caused damage to the foundation and subfloor. Strong winds also damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings and walls. DCT Inspector: App advised that he noticed house was shifting two years ago. Int: cracks on ceiling and walls. Floor is buckling. ECR Inspector: Some cracking in the stucco. Some ceilings and walls have water damage. The flooring is damaged. LRGV01550 2034000066 7/25/2013 Applicant: Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings and walls. DCT Inspector: Int: small area of ceiling and wall in laundry room Ext: none. ECR Inspector: Ceiling is damaged in Laundry Room LRGV01579 2034000064 6/14/2013 Applicant: The area beneath the home received 1-2 feet of water from the storm surge which caused damage to some of the electrical components. Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Ext: piers roofing int: ceiling, walls and floors. ECR Inspector: The roof is damaged. Thee wood siding is damaged or missing. Some of the fascia is damaged. The ceiling and walls are damaged in some of the rooms. The subflooring needs to be replaced.
App ID Activity Number DCT Date Evidence of Storm Damage Photographic Evidence of Storm Damage LRGV01631 2034000120 8/28/2013 Applicant: Strong winds damaged the roof covering which allowed rain water to enter and cause damage to some of the ceilings, walls, and floors. DCT Inspector: Int: ceiling walls and floors. Ext: roof, siding and piers. ECR Inspector: The roof is damaged. Some siding is damaged or missing. Some ceilings have water damage. Some walls have water damage.