Research Topics created from questions asked related to disaster recovery.

Public Questions and topics asked and answered that related to declared disaster recovery. We use raw research data to provide fact checking material which is available to members.

29 research topics

Double Flooded Applicants Louisiana March and August Floods damage determination inside view of discussion.

#114 published 4-1-2019 3 min. 12 seconds read, search group Research.

Multiple disasters occur in the same location, and the applicant has not recovered from the first disaster.

#168 published 9-24-2019 2 min. 5 seconds read, search group HUDGuidance.

FEMA: All applicants with disaster-caused mold damage may be eligible for the assistance when they meet all other conditions of eligibility.

#439 published 12-1-2024 1 min. 36 seconds read, search group HRA.

Homeowners may find that lenders will use insurance, which was originally thought to be for rebuilding, to pay off their mortgage instead. It's not personal; it's a way for lenders to protect their money by controlling risk.

#436 published 1-21-2025 1 min. 28 seconds read, search group Mortgage.

If your manufactured home was damaged or developed unhealthy living conditions after a declared disaster due to the disaster can I receive a grant to replace my mobile home?

#443 published 1-23-2023 updated 3-4-2023 1 min. 26 seconds read, search group Manufactured Home.

No inspection from FEMA? Registered and reported Minor Damage but able to live in my home? Only Remote Telephone Inspection? Home Repair Funds less than actual repairs?

#454 published 12-27-2022 updated 3-4-2023 1 min. 9 seconds read, search group Inspection.

FEMA may provide financial assistance for the repair of disaster-damaged real property components, including, but not limited to: For mobile homes, for Houseboats...

#437 published 12-3-2024 1 min. 40 seconds read, search group HRA.

FEMA inspected owner-occupied units are categorized by HUD into one of five categories. HUD may only accept Major to Severe in their CDBG-DR Grant program.

#438 published 12-1-2024 1 min. 14 seconds read, search group IHP.

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program will provide assistance to homeowners who need to demolish and reconstruct their disaster damaged home.

#449 published 1-14-2023 26 seconds read, search group Damage.

29 research topics

Why is my mortgage company holding back my disaster insurance claim payout money?

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2025

If your insurance company issued a two-party check for hurricane damage repairs and your mortgage handler is holding the money from you it is likely they need you to provide them with your recovery and repair plan before they will disperse the funds.

The 6-month CDBG-DR Grant Process timer for your state started on 1-21-2025.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-23-2025

Stay informed and become your own advocate for disaster damage not covered by insurance and other means. Unused disaster funds from 2023 will be applied to 2024. However, for most of you in 2023, your program is not over and you should be very active.

Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.

By Murray Wennerlund 12-20-2024

When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.