Posted on June 27, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those who experienced flood damage this past February have just over a week left to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is Thursday, July 5.
You can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center remains open today through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rensselaer Fire Department at 1060 West Clark.
Marshall, Starke, Pulaski, and LaPorte County residents who experienced uninsured flood damage at their primary residence are encouraged to register. FEMA’s individual assistance grants are designed to help with the cost of bringing damaged homes back to a safe and functional standard.
Homeowners and renters may also apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, up to $200,000 for a homeowner’s primary residence and up to $40,000 for personal property. For more information, visit sba.gov/disaster.
If you’ve already registered with FEMA and have been found ineligible, FEMA officials say to read your letter carefully to understand why. If FEMA asks for more information, there’s a chance you may be reconsidered for assistance, if you send it within 60 days.
Additionally, Starke, Pulaski, and LaPorte County residents whose employment was lost or interrupted by the storms and flooding may also be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. More information can be found on the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s website or by calling 800-891-6499. Applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance are due by July 9.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018
State Road 8 Remains Closed in Southern LaPorte County, Repairs to Start this Summer
Posted on April 30, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Drivers can expect a portion of State Road 8 to remain closed at least through the summer. The Indiana Department of Transportation says significant repairs are needed to the stretch of State Road 8 between U.S. 421 and State Road 39, following damage from February’s floods.
INDOT officials say they’re done testing the road, and now they’ve begun designing a repair project. They expect construction to start this summer, but they warn that it will be a substantial project. Because of that, INDOT says it’s likely that State Road 8 will remain closed through the summer and maybe longer.
INDOT officials stress that the road is not safe to travel on, until repairs are made. Those who disregard closure signs may be ticketed.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Drivers can expect a portion of State Road 8 to remain closed at least through the summer. The Indiana Department of Transportation says significant repairs are needed to the stretch of State Road 8 between U.S. 421 and State Road 39, following damage from February’s floods.
INDOT officials say they’re done testing the road, and now they’ve begun designing a repair project. They expect construction to start this summer, but they warn that it will be a substantial project. Because of that, INDOT says it’s likely that State Road 8 will remain closed through the summer and maybe longer.
INDOT officials stress that the road is not safe to travel on, until repairs are made. Those who disregard closure signs may be ticketed.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Starke County Highway Superintendent Meets with FEMA Representatives
Posted on April 3, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler met with FEMA representatives last week to discuss flood damage to the county’s roads, bridges and culverts.
Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that there are three categories that the county qualifies for when it comes to reimbursement funding.
“There are debris removal events that we have to report and one of the smaller things. That’s only $3,200. We also have to report emergency protective measures. That’s mostly opening and closing the roads, repairing existing road closed signs, monitoring damage, and other emergency repairs. That total is $50,000. There are two category “C” lists. The first one is roads and bridges that display completed temporary repair. Six culverts and a lot of roadways are done at a current cost of $116,420,” said Ritzler.
He said the most important category is road and bridges permanent repairs.
“The wedging and pavement repairs is the most important one. You can see it’s the highest priced. That includes repairing Toto Road, Range Road and all of the roads that were significantly damaged – 700 North. We sat down for a couple of hours with FEMA the other day and went through all of these. They gave us a few more things that we have to submit to them and then we will be ready to get our reimbursement. Our permanent repairs total $1.4 million so the total of everything is just over $1.5 million.”
Ritzler noted that they are about halfway through the reporting requirements set forth by FEMA and they will be working on the rest of the report this week. All of the documentation will be submitted for reimbursement.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler met with FEMA representatives last week to discuss flood damage to the county’s roads, bridges and culverts.
Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that there are three categories that the county qualifies for when it comes to reimbursement funding.
“There are debris removal events that we have to report and one of the smaller things. That’s only $3,200. We also have to report emergency protective measures. That’s mostly opening and closing the roads, repairing existing road closed signs, monitoring damage, and other emergency repairs. That total is $50,000. There are two category “C” lists. The first one is roads and bridges that display completed temporary repair. Six culverts and a lot of roadways are done at a current cost of $116,420,” said Ritzler.
He said the most important category is road and bridges permanent repairs.
“The wedging and pavement repairs is the most important one. You can see it’s the highest priced. That includes repairing Toto Road, Range Road and all of the roads that were significantly damaged – 700 North. We sat down for a couple of hours with FEMA the other day and went through all of these. They gave us a few more things that we have to submit to them and then we will be ready to get our reimbursement. Our permanent repairs total $1.4 million so the total of everything is just over $1.5 million.”
Ritzler noted that they are about halfway through the reporting requirements set forth by FEMA and they will be working on the rest of the report this week. All of the documentation will be submitted for reimbursement.
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