In February 2018, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made an important update to the way that Small Business Association (SBA) disaster loans are assessed, a change which applies to . A DOB occurs when any person, business, or entity uses federal funds to cover losses for which they have already received assistance… Read more
Although many grantees are familiar with regular CDBG programs, CDBG disaster recovery programs have important differences that require adjustments to existing CDBG policies, and sometimes even the development of new policies. “You can’t treat your CDBG-DR program like a regular CDBG program,” says IBTS Economic Development and Disaster Recovery Program Director Mike Spletto. “Disaster recovery… Read more
Although many first-time grantees are familiar with regular CDBG programs, there are important differences between the two — from federal regulation requirements to the funds allocation and the application processes. Grantees must identify areas where the programs differ in order to develop new processes or adjust existing CDBG processes to meet the needs of the… Read more
Returning home after weathering a natural disaster is not always a simple process for residents. However, providing homeowners with information on post-disaster repairs and reconstruction before a disaster hits can help residents in your community return to their homes as quickly and safely as possible. These tips are intended to help emergency management agencies ensure homeowners… Read more
Returning home after weathering a natural disaster is not always a simple process. However, providing homeowners with information on post-disaster repairs and reconstruction before a disaster hits can help residents in your community return to their homes as quickly and safely as possible. These tips are intended for a local agency, NGO, or other agency tasked… Read more
Returning to your home after weathering a natural disaster is not always a simple process. However, having the legal documentation and insurance information for your home up-to-date and on-hand before a disaster can help avoid delays in the reconstruction process and allow you to return to your home more quickly. These tips provide a primer… Read more
Natural disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time. They often catch homeowners off-guard and unprepared to provide the legal documentation for their home required to begin the reconstruction process. If you are a local agency, NGO, or other agency tasked with preparing your community for natural disasters, it’s important to provide homeowners with… Read more
Natural disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time. They often catch homeowners off-guard and unprepared to provide legal documentation for their home required to begin the reconstruction process. As an emergency manager, it’s important to provide information on the process and necessary documentation before a disaster hits so homeowners can return to their… Read more
Natural disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time. From hurricanes and flooding, to fires and blizzards, it is helpful to know how to move forward once you, and your home, have weathered the storm. “As a homeowner, a first step towards being prepared is to be informed of your home’s characteristics,” explains IBTS… Read more
IBTS recommends using the WH-347 form — a standardized fillable PDF payroll form recognized by every federal agency — to track disaster related time and cost expenditures. If payroll is not properly documented during disaster response and recovery, municipalities may not be eligible for FEMA reimbursement or may be forced to return their funds years after the… Read more
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