Assistance Grants for Floods and What You Need to Know About It
Flooding situations can be devastating to communities and the people in them. In many cases, it can be hard to know how to handle them both before and after, especially when the only thing you want to do is find a new normal. Instead, you are left with piles of paperwork, empty homes, and possibly even more bills than you can imagine. At Big Bags USA®, we created our affordable flood barriers because we wanted to help communities band together and protect themselves with something even more efficient than just sandbags. But that’s not all, while we provide incredible flood barriers, it is our obligation to let the flooded communities know that our products fit into the grant cycle for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance program for preparedness and mitigation.
This topic can feel incredibly heavy and overwhelming, so we are going to pull out the basics, let you know about the deadlines and cut off dates, and try to make it as simple to understand as possible.
HMGP
This program assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and projects following a Presidential major disaster declaration.
PDM
This program provides funds for hazard mitigation planning and projects on an annual basis.
FMA
This provides funds for planning and projects to reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damage to buildings that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on an annual basis.
For 2019, $410 million in funding is available through two programs:
If you need more information about this program, eligible applicants can apply for funding through the FEMA eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal. All of the applications must be submitted by 3 PM on January 31st, 2020.
They also offer webinars and teleconferences for those who are interested in participating or are new users with mitigation eGrants basics.
We work closely with the Emergency Managers and Public Works Directors, in your area to help in the planning of deployment to optimize solutions for future floods.
General Contractors with flood protection commitments in place can benefit greatly from our flood fighting systems. By having systems on hand, you can satisfy your flood protection agreements with local municipalities in a short period of time.
With proper expertise and training on the deployment and dismantling of our systems, your personnel can utilize the latest technology to protect or minimize property damages.
This topic can feel incredibly heavy and overwhelming, so we are going to pull out the basics, let you know about the deadlines and cut off dates, and try to make it as simple to understand as possible.
What Is Hazard Mitigation
Hazard Mitigation is the action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural disasters. This planning process is used by state, tribal, and local governments, and it provides the ability to identify risks and vulnerabilities that are associated with natural disasters. It also helps them to develop mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate long-term risks. Examples of Hazard Mitigation projects funded by FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs may include buy-outs, elevations, and safe rooms - but that’s not all.Does FEMA Provide Any Financial Assistance for Hazard Mitigation Projects and Planning?
At this point, FEMA administers three programs which provide funding for eligible mitigation planning and projects which can aid in reducing disaster losses and protect life and property from the future disaster damages. Here is a quick overview of the three programs:HMGP
This program assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and projects following a Presidential major disaster declaration.
PDM
This program provides funds for hazard mitigation planning and projects on an annual basis.
FMA
This provides funds for planning and projects to reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damage to buildings that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on an annual basis.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Application Period Now Open
On September 30th, FEMA opened the Hazard Mitigation Assistance competitive grant programs application period. This funding assists state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages.For 2019, $410 million in funding is available through two programs:
- Flood Mitigation Assistance: The agency’s funding priorities include flood mitigation planning and efforts for reducing repetitive as well as severe repetitive loss properties. In this application cycle, $160 million is available in grant funds.
- Pre-Disaster Mitigation: The program is designed to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program with the goal of reducing overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events. In this application cycle, $250 million is available, with $20 million set aside for federally-recognized tribes.
If you need more information about this program, eligible applicants can apply for funding through the FEMA eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal. All of the applications must be submitted by 3 PM on January 31st, 2020.
They also offer webinars and teleconferences for those who are interested in participating or are new users with mitigation eGrants basics.
Big Bags USA is Committed to Your Preparedness Goals
In communities that are prone to flooding in the past, stockpiling of BIG BAGS USA flood barriers in strategic locations can greatly reduce response time. The BIG BAGS USA five-connected bulk bag flood barrier systems should be located near public works facilities and be part of the community "action" plan., The systems would be pulled out and set up quickly when needed.We work closely with the Emergency Managers and Public Works Directors, in your area to help in the planning of deployment to optimize solutions for future floods.
General Contractors with flood protection commitments in place can benefit greatly from our flood fighting systems. By having systems on hand, you can satisfy your flood protection agreements with local municipalities in a short period of time.
With proper expertise and training on the deployment and dismantling of our systems, your personnel can utilize the latest technology to protect or minimize property damages.
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