Team Norfolk Update 12/8/16 - FEMA Assistance / Winter Weather Plan & Mtg.

Hurricane Matthew Update:

As of close of business yesterday, December 7, Norfolk has had 565 individuals and businesses registered for FEMA assistance.  Housing Assistance has totaled $373,873.99 and “Other Needs” have totaled $81,035.63 for a total of $454,909.62 in FEMA Individual Housing Programs assistance ($7,621,621.63 among all 7 declared localities).  As a reminder, Individuals & Household Program (IHP) provides money and services to people in presidentially-declared disaster areas; Housing Assistance (HA) provides assistance for disaster-related housing needs; Other Needs Assistance (ON) provides assistance for other disaster-related needs such as furnishings, transportation and medical expenses.

We are unaware of any unmet needs; however, if you or anyone you know experienced damage from Hurricane Matthew and have not yet registered with FEMA, there is a deadline to do so of January 3, 2017.  In other words, if in doubt as to whether you may qualify for assistance, call now!  There is absolutely no obligation.

December Team Norfolk Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting:

This month’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday the 21^st from 1-3pm at the Norfolk Health Department and the focus is on Winter Weather.  Science Officer Mike Dutter from the National Weather Service in Wakefield will be joining us to speak about the upcoming season as well as some new snow probability forecasts and wind products.  Moreover, we will discuss in detail Team Norfolk’s Winter Weather DRAFT Plan.  Please review the document at http://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27910 and be prepared to offer feedback (either by email or during the meeting).  After our collective review, the document will be finalized and posted for the community.

Remembering the holiday season is not always a time of cheer for all in our community, as you feel led, we will receive during our meeting any canned goods or new or gently used toy or other item you’re willing to bring.  We are committed to delivery all donations to the appropriate organization like the Office to End Homelessness, the Food Bank or other who provide direct assistance to those most in need.

Thank you, Team Norfolk!

Sincerely,

Jim
Director, Norfolk EOC
james.redick@norfolk.gov