Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security Resources for Disaster Recovery Terry Lunn Hazard Mitigation Division Director March 21, 2016
Current Flood Mitigation Grant Opportunities Disaster Grants Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR4259 (Fed Share available = $2 million) Non Disaster Grants 2016 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) (Fed Share available = $199 million) Must have purchased flood policy by March 15, 2016 Prioritization for SRL and RL properties 1. SRL (2 or more claims (structure) exceeding structure value) 2. RL (2 more claims (structure) exceeding 50% of structure value and ICC coverage) 3. SRL (4 or more claims (structure and contents) each greater than $5,000) 2016 Pre Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) Flood Mitigation activities low priority
GA Communities with SRL Properties 12.31.15 38 Communities have SRL Properties 110 properties 17 Communities have Validated SRL Properties 44 Properties 4 or more claims each exceeding $5,000 FEMA s third priority for 2016 FMA Program Mitigation funded at 100% federal share At least 2 claims where building payments exceed structure value FEMA s highest priority for 2016 FMA Mitigation funded at 100% federal share
SRL Examples Which of the following are SRL Properties? Structure 1 Market value of structure = $100K 3 Claims (35K, 35K, 40K) paid to repair structure Structure 2 Market value of structure = $100K 5 Claims (4K, 6K, 10K, 20K, 15K) paid to repair structure and contents Structure 3 Market value of structure = $100K 2 Claims (60K, 30K) paid to repair structure
GA Communities with FMA RL Properties 12.31.15 42 Communities have FMA RL Properties 187 properties At least 2 claims where flood payments (structure only) exceed 50% of structure value (average claim at least 25%) FEMA s second priority for 2016 FMA Program Mitigation funded at 90% federal share
FMA RL Examples Which of the following are FMA RL Properties? Structure 1 Market value of structure = $100K 3 Claims (35K, 5K, 15K) paid to repair structure Structure 2 Market value of structure = $100K 2 Claims (25K, 20K) paid to repair structure Structure 3 Market value of structure = $100K 2 Claims (45K, 10K) paid to repair structure
State Application Process Pre Applications Deadlines For FMA/PDM due on April 15 For DR4259 HMGP due on June 30 State Review/Prioritization Eligible Applicant Eligible Project Type Cost Effective Standard benefits for floodplain acquisition = $276,000 Full Application Development Must be a fundable activity consistent with applicable program guidance egrants for FMA/PDM and Paper application for HMGP 1 0
Pre Application Information and Example Section A: Applicant Information Applicant Name, Applicant Type, Point of Contact, Authorized Agency Section B: Project Information/Mitigation Plan Project Title, Project Summary Mitigation Plan: Date, consistent, EMA letter of support Section C: Property Information Owner, Address, Coordinates, Parcel Data, Year Built, Flood Zone Information FIRM Panel, Flood Source, Base Flood Elevation, Finished Floor Elevation Section D: Structure Information Building Type, Use, Construction Type, Foundation Type BCA Data: Size (Heated and cooled), Building Replacement Value, Rental Income Section E: Project Cost Acquisition, asbestos inspection/abatement, Demolition, Appraisal, Closing, Title Insurance, URA, Other Section F: Hazard History of Structure Date of Event, Event, Depth of Flooding, Description of Damage, Amount of Damages NFIP Insurance and Repetitive Loss Information Example of Completed Pre Application and Items critical for BCA
Contact Information Terry Lunn GEMA/Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Division Director Phone: (404) 635 7016 1 800 TRY GEMA terry.lunn@gema.ga.gov
Contact Information Shaurice Mullins GEMA/Homeland Security Risk Reduction Program Manager Phone: (404) 635 4573 1 800 TRY GEMA shaurice.mullins@gema.ga.gov
Risk Reduction Assigned Areas
Kelly Brokenburr Risk Reduction Specialist Atlanta, GA (404) 635 7511 kelly.brokenburr@gema.ga.gov Joe Edenfield Risk Reduction Specialist Statesboro, GA (912) 486 7736 joe.edenfield@gema.ga.gov Contact Information Kelsey Goodman Risk Reduction Specialist Atlanta, GA (404) 635 7235 kelsey.goodman@gema.ga.gov
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