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MCC Update: NFIP Extended
3 August 2018
NFIP Extended Yesterday, the Senate passed S.1182, the “National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018,” by a vote of 86-13. The President then signed it into law, extending the NFIP to November 30th with NO reforms. The MCC will be working in the coming months to advocate for comprehensive reform, however due to the political climate, we do not expect meaningful reforms until early 2019. See the article in todays Patriot Ledger talking about the extension, and the reforms we are pushing for. Click HERE for the Ledger Article The Coastal Coalition Featured in Publications The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition has been featured in several publications! In each publication, we talk about the need for NFIP reforms and what we would like to see in the eventual reform of the NFIP. Read them now on our website! CLICK HERE: The American Bar Association quarterly newsletter: NFIP Reforms CLICK HERE: Forbes Online: Congress Extends NFIP Four Months, Calls For Reform NFIP Turns 50! On August 1st, 1968 the National Flood Insurance Act was signed into law. On this 50th anniversary, discover how the program came to be. Click below to like our Facebook page and watch some shared video from FEMA on the […]
MCC Update: Possible NFIP Lapse and More
23 July 2018
Possible Lapse Approaching for National Flood Insurance Program As of the writing of this message, Congress has not yet extended the National Flood Insurance Program, which expires at midnight on Tuesday, July 31st. The NFIP is no longer tied to the Federal budget, therefore requires its own bill to move forward. No major reforms are expected during this reauthorization, and we expect the eventual extension to move the NFIP expiration date to September 30th 2018. This will continue to be an issue as Congress intends to only pass short term extensions for the foreseeable future. FEMA has issued guidance for insurance companies on how to handle writing new flood policies, policy renewals, and claims during a flood program expiration. The MCC has created consumer guidance for you as an insured to know what to do before, during and after a flood program expiration. Overall, our guidance outlines that: -If you have a flood policy renewing after July 31st, and within the next few weeks, PAY IT NOW -If you are planning to close on a home after July 31st, PAY FOR THE POLICY NOW. If paid before the program expires, the policy will still go effective on the closing during […]
We Are Officially A Nonprofit
29 June 2018
The MCC Is Now A Non Profit The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition is proud to announce that we have received our 501c3 nonprofit status! This means that donations to the Coalition are now tax deductible. We are funded 100% grass roots, and your donations help us continue doing work such as our 2018 spring outreaches which brought post-disaster information to hundreds of residents all across our state. Find us now on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube as the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition (links to each of these are at the bottom of each of our emails) Click Here To Donate Today! Claims Survey The MCC is working to improve the claims process. As a result of your input at our outreaches, we are supplying information on what went well and what didn’t go well in the NFIP claims process. Click HERE to take the survey NFC Recap Chair and Executive Director of the MCC, Joe Rossi, spoke on three expert panels at the National Flood Conference. In his remarks, Joe received national praise for the work the MCC has done on educating citizens about new maps, post-disaster outreach and more. View Joe’s notes from the conference (On the “Presentation” tab) Click HERE for […]
Post Disaster Outreach: Everett and Chelsea
8 June 2018
Outreaches Planned to Assist Communities in Learning About Flood Claims, Elevating Homes, And Post Disaster Resources The Massachusetts Coastal Coalition (MCC) has partnered with local resources, State Agencies, and other non-profits to bring information about many needed post-disaster resources and flood insurance information to our flood damaged area. This outreach will help stakeholders who sustained damage during our historic winter nor’easters, or others who want more information on flood insurance and what to do after a flooding disaster. EVERETT AND CHELSEA OUTREACH: TUESDAY JUNE 19th FROM 6:00pm to 8:00pm Parlin Memorial Library, 410 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 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 Peter Allan from Smart Vent to discuss building in flood zones Panel of experts for questions Workshop areas with several stations: community resources claims insurance Elevations Intended Audience: Affected stakeholders which can include realtors, community officials, affected residents and more Other officials and assistance will be in attendance for […]
Officially the MCC
5 June 2018
We are proud to announce our final rebranding to the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition. We are doing more things for you while still remaining a local organization. Here is what you can now expect from the MCC: We are moving towards official nonprofit status (501c3). We are changing our email subscriptions. You can now sign up for all our updates, or just our new quarterly newsletter. We have a new logo, featured on all our material Over the coming year, we will be offering different services online to better serve you Our contact, Facebook and emails have all changed. Our website has changed too! Our Facebook will soon be the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition, our general email inbox is info@knowflood.org, and our website is now knowflood.org We are also now on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/massachusetts-coastal-coalition/ These are some of the important changes that will make us better in helping you as our constituent. NOTE: If you are on our current email list, then you are signed up for all our emails. If you would like to change your subscription to receive only our quarterly newsletter, please click HERE
Truth in the NFIP
14 May 2018
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been in the national news recently in a series of critical reports. One story criticized how the NFIP is using insureds’ premiums to deny claims and overpay insurance companies. Another criticized a proposed FEMA rule change allowing homeowners to rebuild after receiving a demolition grant for a flood-prone home. The news has criticized FEMA and the NFIP without sufficient research and explanation. There are issues with the NFIP’s administration and FEMA’s grant proposals, but going just below the surface clarifies the story beyond the initial sensational headlines. A few weeks ago, a national news station ran a scathing piece about how two thirds of NFIP premium dollars go to private insurance companies and their lawyers. This makes the NFIP sound extremely dysfunctional. The NFIP is administered by private insurance companies called Write Your Own companies (WYO). The WYO’s manage about 80% of flood policies within the NFIP, while the NFIP manages the remaining 20%. Premiums are collected by the companies and deposited to the Federal Government where all NFIP administrative costs are then paid. Over time, the WYO’s found that it was too costly to administer the NFIP program themselves. So service […]
SBA Disaster Loans Now Available
14 May 2018
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
More Disaster Outreaches: Quincy and Salem
27 April 2018
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 […]
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