Monday, May 17, 2010

FEMA Applicant Briefing for February Snow Storms

Local municipalities, county divisions and private non-profits (PNP’s) located in Frederick County that sustained damages or incurred costs related to the February 2010 winter storms may be eligible to seek reimbursement through FEMA.

A briefing for Frederick County based agencies will be held on May 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor hearing room, Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Eligible applicants will be able to meet one-on-one with FEMA project officers to discuss expenses related to the February 2010 winter storms and gather information on the reimbursement process.

PNP’s that are recognized by Internal Revenue Service designation Section 501(c), (d), or (e) or by state certification that the organization is a non-revenue producing nonprofit entity organized or doing business under state law, and provide one of the following activities may be eligible:

Educational
Medical
Community Centers
Custodial Care
Libraries
Emergency
Homeless Shelters
Utility
Rehabilitation Facilities
Community Arts Centers
Senior Citizen Centers
Museums
Shelter Workshops
Health and Safety Services of a Governmental Nature
Performing Arts Facilities
Zoos

To pre-register for the briefing or for further information, please contact the Frederick County Department of Emergency Preparedness at emergencymanagement@frederickcountymd.gov or 301-600-1746.