Juneau residents who lost their homes or damaged by the record-breaking glacial outburst flood may apply for state aid by this week.
The emergency management division of the state, along with the city’s division along with the city’s volunteer groups will launch the center for disaster assistance in Mendenhall Valley Library. Mendenhall Valley Library from Aug. 21-23.
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management spokesperson Jeremy Zidek said the state has received 60 requests for individual assistance thus far.
The span style=”font-weight 400 ;”>”We think this is a significant portion of people who have suffered damage,” he said. “Our DAC will give those who aren’t registered to have a face-to-face meeting and then register in that manner. .”
The official said that applicants who’ve already applied for a grant can visit the library to discuss the application process.
State assistance can assist homeowners with property damage, cleanup and other costs.
Zidek said renters could also seek assistance if they’ve misplaced “critical and important items” such as furniture, clothing and kitchen equipment.
The people who were forced to relocate may be eligible for assistance to pay for temporary accommodation. Renters may receive up to 3 months of aid to housing and homeowners for can receive up to 18 months.
People who are who are interested in requesting assistance from the library must provide documentation of any damages or losses. These could be photos video or written documents together with evidence of home and occupancy ownership, insurance details and a photo ID.
Zidek declared that the state assistance is available to those who’s primary residence was destroyed or was damaged.
The span style=”font-weight 400 ;”>”If it was a vacation property or another type of second residence, they might not qualify to be a part of our state’s personal aid program” He said. “One of the documents we require to prove occupancywhich could be energy invoice .”
The Deputy city manager Robert Barr said that if homeowners have begun repairs,, documentation is vital. It will assist in the application process for permits and also keep good records for applications to state assistance.
The span style=”font-weight 400 ;”>”It is recommended to document by taking pictures and writing a story about the condition of whatever work was prior to as well as after.” the man said. “How many tons of rocks were laid? Or what are the dimensions of your .”
Staff from the city will be in the library to address questions regarding immediate needs, as well as volunteers from various organizations to be on hand to help to identify long-term support.
The center for disaster assistance opens from 12 noon until seven p.m. for Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and 9 a.m. until noon to p.m. the following Wednesday.
Homeowners are also able to request assistance from the state on the internet up to Oct. 9.
