Debri from Dec Ice Storm...Homeowner's Responsibility for clean-up?

[nancyd]

Hi,
I have a question. I don't know how you all fared with downed trees and debri from the ice storm, but I have a lot of debri from partial and fully downed trees. Is it the Home owner's responsibility to foot the cost of clean-up?
I think I read that FEMA gave money to towns in VT money for that, but it may be for clean-up of public access roads and utilities.

[nancyd]

Here is a Press Release sent to me

Hi Nancy,
The information below should help you with your hazard mitigation request.
Just got it today.
Best,
David

David Charns / @DavidWPTZ / wptz.com
Reporter
WPTZ/WNNE NewsChannel 5
Cell: 802-923-6365
Newsroom: 802-655-5455

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From: VT-Alert [VermontAlert@nyalert.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 10:04 AM
To: Charns, David
Subject: Money Available to VT Communities for Hazard Mitigation

Money Available to VT Communities for Hazard Mitigation

Issued By:  Vermont Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Issued On:  2/5/14 10:04 AM
Affected Jurisdictions:  Vermont

THIS IS A Routine Press Release

February 5, 2014
8:00 a.m.

WATERBURY, VT – Money is once again available for Vermont communities for the purpose of mitigating the effects of future disasters on public infrastructure and home private property.

The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is now accepting a new round of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications from towns and agencies in all Vermont counties.

HMGP grants cover up to 75% of the costs associated with lessening the potential damage from a future disaster.  Projects like flood-proofing of public buildings, culvert replacement, riverbank stabilization and many others have been completed in the past under the HMGP with local jurisdictions paying for 25% of the work.

Flood-proofing public buildings, replacing culverts, home or property buy-outs, structural elevations or relocations, among others are eligible for funding under the HMGP.

Applicants may download the HMGP application from our agency’s website at http://vem.vermont.gov/mitigation.  DEMHS staff will assist in the application process; towns can contact Ray Doherty, at 802 241-5258 or ray.doherty@state.vt.us , or Misha Bailey at 802 241-5362 or misha.bailey@state.vt.us
for assistance.

Deadline for applications is May 2, 2014.  Communities are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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THIS IS A Routine Press Release

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