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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 Public Hearing Room, Salem, MA 01970 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 -Introduction to the State NFIP Coordinators office by Joy Duperault, Director of DCR’s Flood Hazard Management Program and State NFIP Coordinator -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 -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
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