Small Business Administration Issues Disaster Declaration for Norfolk, Bristol, Middlesex, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester counties Residents and Businesses affected by the winter storms and flooding may be eligible for SBA Disaster Assistance in Norfolk, Bristol, Middlesex, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester counties. Assistance is available for: Physical Damages Businesses and Private Nonprofits (PNP): -Real Estate or Leasehold Improvements -Machinery and Equipment -Furniture and Fixtures -Other Business Assets Up to $2 million And Economic Injury – Working Capital Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits: -Accounts Payable -Normal Rental Expenditures -Monthly Fixed Debts and Expenses -Other Working Capital Needs Up to $2 million  Homeowners -Real Estate of Residence Up to $200,000 for Primary Residence  Homeowners and Renters -Personal Property (Including Automobiles) Up to $40,000 There is a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in the Town of Weymouth, McCulloch Building (McElroy Room) 182 Green Street Weymouth, MA 02191.  The office is open from Wednesday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to Wednesday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. Application deadlines: for physical property damage is July 3, 2018 and for economic injury is Feb. 4, 2019   The FULL details are HERE

Two More Outreaches Planned to Assist Communities in Learning About Flood Claims, Elevating Homes, And Post Disaster Resources The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition is hosting two more local outreaches to assist communities in the wake of winter storms.  The MCC has partnered with both local communities, State Agencies, and other non-profits to bring many needed post-disaster resources to our flood damaged communities.  The outreaches will help residents who sustained damage during our historic winter nor’easters, or residents who want more information on flood insurance and what to do after a flooding disaster. QUINCY OUTREACH: THURSDAY MAY 10th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm Atherton Hough Elementary School Gym, 1084 Sea St, Quincy, MA 02169 Agenda: -Presentation on flood issues after a storm: Flood claims, what to do if you have been substantially damaged, how to elevate your building, funding and grant availability, and the flood policy -Overview on building elevations by Brian Baer, Executive Director of The Elevated Studio -Update from the community on post-storm actions -Panel of experts for questions, including Eric Carlson, Assistant Director, Flood Hazard Management Program -Workshop areas with several stations on Community resources, Claims, Insurance, and Elevations SALEM OUTREACH: MONDAY MAY 14th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm 98 Washington St, 1st Floor Large […]

WEDNESDAY! Outreach on Post Disaster Help for the South Shore   Don’t forget to attend our post disaster outreach for the South Shore   SOUTH SHORE OUTREACH: APRIL 4th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm Ventress Memorial Library New Program Room, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield Ma, 02050. Agenda: -Presentation on flood issues after a storm: Flood claims, what to do if you have been substantially damaged, how to elevate your building, and the flood policy -Community Update from the Marshfield Town Administrator Mike Maresco -Overview on building elevations by Brian Baer, Executive Director of The Elevated Studio -Update from the community on post-storm actions -Panel of experts for questions- Including Eric Carlson from DCR -Workshop areas with several stations on Community resources, Claims, Insurance, and Elevations Intended Audience: Affected stakeholders which can include realtors, community officials, affected residents and more   PLEASE PRE-REGISTER HERE

State Wide Outreaches Will Assist Homeowners in Learning About Flood Claims, Elevating Homes, And Post Disaster Resources The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition is hosting two local outreaches to assist communities in the wake of winter storms.  The MCC has partnered with both local communities, State Agencies, and other non-profits to bring many needed post-disaster resources to our flood damaged communities.  The outreaches will help residents who sustained damage during our historic winter nor’easters, or residents who want more information on flood insurance and what to do after a flooding disaster.   SOUTH SHORE OUTREACH: APRIL 4th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm Ventress Memorial Library New Program Room, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield Ma, 02050.  Agenda: -Presentation on flood issues after a storm: Flood claims, what to do if you have been substantially damaged, how to elevate your building, and the flood policy -Overview on building elevations by Brian Baer, Executive Director of The Elevated Studio -Update from the community on post-storm actions -Panel of experts for questions- Including Eric Carlson from DCR -Workshop areas with several stations on Community resources, Claims, Insurance, and Elevations CAPE COD OUTREACH: APRIL 11th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cape and Islands Association of Realtors office, 22 Mid-Tech Dr, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 Agenda: -Presentation on flood […]