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Individual Assistance Program
Purpose: The purpose of the Governor's $105,000 grant is to provide assistance for the immediate needs
of those people most affected by the severe flooding on June 20, 2000 in Augusta-Richmond County.
The intent is to provide assistance to the people who need it the most.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligible applicants are defined as a renter or homeowner whose primary residence was adversely affected
by the emergency and who is considered Head of the household. Priority considerations will be given to
vulnerable populations such as the elderly, disabled and families with children and/or individuals with the
greatest demonstrated need. The greatest demonstrated need will be detennined based on the following
factors in order:
-Uninhabitable residences detennined by County Public Health/Building Inspectors:
-Uninsured people/families displaced by flood waters in their living space.
-Insured people/families displaced by flood waters in their living space.
-Damaged habitable residences
-Amount of estimated repair and replacement cost to restore to pre-disaster condition or
replace.(structural damage and personal property)
-Per cent (%) of dollar loss not covered by insurance
The maximum grant award per eligible participant may be up to $5,000
Grant assistance will be awarded for the following needs that resulted from the emergency situation for
the serious and necessary expenses:
· Temporary housing( hotel, motel, apartment, etc.)
· Replacement or repair of essential personal property, such as food, clothing or furnishings
destroyed by the flood.
· Daily subsistence while living in temporary housing.
· Emergency medical needs or expenses, such as replacement of prescription medication,
eyeglasses, dentures or accessibility devices destroyed by the flood.
· Emergency transportation expenses, including minor repairs to essential vehicles and additional
mileage requirements.
Grant funds may not be used to duplicate benefits received from other sources, such as
insurance companies, other government agencies or volunteer organizations.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
p,o, Box. 18055
Allanra, Georgia 30316-0055
Tel: (404) 635.7000
In Georgia 1-800- TRY. GEMA
FAX: (404) 635-7205
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GARY W. McCONNELL
DIRECTOR
ROY E. BARNES
. GovERNOR
July 11,2000 '
Honorable Bob Young
Mayor of Augusta
530 Greene ..Street
Augusta, Georgia 30911-4406
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Dear Mayor Young:
This letter is to confirm the enclosed guidelines for the state funded individual
assistance program for Augusta-Richmond County. The $105,000 grant is all the state
funds available for the severe flooding which occurred on June 20, 2000 in Richmond
County. These state funds are available countywide for those individuals meeting the
eligibility criteria.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Director
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Enclosure
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State Funded Iildividual Assistance Program
Grant A ward Guidelines
Jurisdiction:
Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government
Grant Award:
$105,000
Grant Period:
" July 12, 2000 through September 30, 20~0
Emergency Situation:
Sev.ere FLooding on June 20, 2000 in Augusta-Richmond
County area.
Eligibility Criteria:
. Eligible appllcants are defined as: a renter or homeowner whose primary residence
was adversely affected by the emergency and who is considered head of household.
" Prior,ity consideration may be given to vulnerable populations such as the elderly,
"disabled and families with children and/or individuals with the greatest demonstrated
need.
. The maximum grant award per eligible applicant may be up to $5,000.
· Grant assistance may be awarded for the following needs that resulted from the
emergency situation:
· Temporary housing;
· Replacement or repair of essential personal property, such as food., clothing or
furnishings;
· Emergency medical needs or expenses, such as replacement of prescription
medication. eyeglasses, dentures or acc~ssibility devices;
· .Burial or funeral expenses;
· Minor home repairs to restore the habitability of an owner-occupied home; and
· Emergency transportation expenses, including minor repairs to essential vehicles.
. Grant funds may not be used to duplicate benefits received from other sources, such
as insurance companies, other government agencies or volunteer organizations.
Reporting requirements:
· Due upon the completion of the , grant;
· Number of families assisted;
· A verage grant awarded;
· Types of assistance provided; and
· Total funds expended.