June 20 Meeting for Disaster Assistance for Broome County Government and Private Nonprofits

April-May 2011 Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds
FEMA (1993 DR) NY

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

APPLICANT BRIEFING FACT SHEET


A briefing for applicants requesting Federal/State disaster assistance due to the April-May, 2011 Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds will be held on: Monday, June 20, 2011 at: 9:00 AM for Broome County. The briefing will outline provisions of the FEMA declaration for public assistance that provides reimbursement for eligible storm related and flood expenses to county, municipal, state and certain private non-profit organizations. This briefing is not intended for residents, private property owners or businesses.

TOPICS AND ISSUES TO BE COVERED

- Program Overview - Application Procedures
- Eligible Applicants - Debris Clarence
- Funding and Payments - Emergency Services Costs
- Contracting - Eligible Expenses
- Preparation of Claims - Documentation and Records


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 The Executive Officer, Supervisor, Mayor or Director.

 Someone familiar with the types of disaster damages or costs, such as the Public Works or Highway Superintendent, Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor or Facility Manager.

 The person responsible for documentation and record keeping of disaster costs, such as the Clerk or Finance Officer.

LOCATION INFORMATION

 Location Address: Downtown Center – Binghamton University Downtown Center, 67 Washington St, Binghamton - ROOM 120, FIRST FLOOR
 Driving instructions: Please use the Water Street Entrance to the parking lot.
Buzz into the parking lot, tell them you are with the FEMA meeting.
 Local Point of Contact: Tom Vroman, Broome County Emergency Services
 Telephone Number: 778-1887

Registration / Briefing

The briefing will last approximately two hours. Participants will complete and submit a Request For Assistance (RFA) application and associated documents at the briefing and receive instructions about remaining steps and procedures.