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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AFTER THE OUTREACH: DOWNLOADS, RESOURCES AND MORE We want to thank all those that participated in our post disaster outreaches for the South Shore and Cape Cod. We will be announcing more outreaches for other parts of the state soon! We wanted to follow up with everyone who attended or wanted to attend but […]
THIS WEDNESDAY (April 11th)! Outreach on Post Disaster Help for Cape Cod Dont forget to attend our post disaster outreach for Cape Cod to help guide in recovery after the winter storms: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For the last three months, our Massachusetts east coast has experienced some of the worst Nor’easters ever seen. From historical flooding to historical damage, 2018 will be remembered as the year our conversation shifted from how we clean up and recover to how many more times can we do this? Governor Baker toured damaged areas […]
Major Flood Updates In the next 2 weeks, there are several major updates in regards to the National Flood Insurance Program: Program Expiration on March 23rd The NFIP, once again, is set to expire at midnight on Friday, March 23rd. The NFIP continues to be tied to the Congressional […]
NEXT STEP: RECOVERY As predicted, the March 2018 Nor’easter has caused extensive damage to many of our communities. From undermined homes, damaged seawalls, and flooded neighborhoods, our coastal areas have suffered damage unseen in many years. The most important step is a strong recovery. The MCC has some recommendations for you […]