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.

22 research topics

Freedom of Information Request: Communications between the Governors Office and RLHP relating to waiving state contractor license requirements.

#2 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 41 seconds read, search group Research.

Season 1, Episode 1: "Gross Incompetence Elevation Costs".

#9 published 12-30-2018 1 min. 18 seconds read, search group State Contractors.

For more than 561 days (June 16, 2017) a small group of independent contractors within the Restore La Homeowners Program Solution 2 Reconstruction have changed rules and policy so much that homeowners have questioned their ability to manage.

#14 published 12-30-2018 1 min. 58 seconds read, search group Fact Check.

Freedom of Information Request: Request a list of names, contract information, phone, email, mailing address of the current and active members assigned to the Restore Louisiana Task Force. OCD-DRU Directors and Management to include Restore IEM Inc.

#21 published 1-4-2019 20 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: Request email communications between any and all persons communicating to, or by email CC, or referencing in office activity about a person by the name of Matthew Price and P.W.R. LLC Amy and Paul Walton Roberts.

#31 published 1-4-2019 updated 1-7-2019 1 min. 7 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: Request a copy of the OCD-DRU Restore contractors contract with the following company: DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC or DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.

#30 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 10 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: OCD-DRU related to reconstruction of homes ONLY by licensed contractors and to exclude the state law that allows the homeowner to be their own contractor under the State Contractors License Exemption law.

#29 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 28 seconds read, search group Research.

Federal Disaster Assistance

When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.

Freedom of Information Request: Request the employment hire status of the following individuals whether they are direct hires by IEM Inc. under W2s or classified as Independent Contractors and paid as G-1099 contract employees.

#38 published 1-4-2019 1 min. 31 seconds read, search group Research.

Freedom of Information Request: Request the updated contract between the State of Louisiana OCD-DRU and IEM Inc. to include SECTION 12 SUBCONTRACTS list.

#43 published 1-4-2019 17 seconds read, search group Research.

Manufactured home owners discriminated against by Louisiana Flood eligibility policy. "Mobile homes that have not been classified as having Major / Severe damage must have sustained at least one foot of flood water inside..." appeals process by IEM?

#50 published 1-5-2019 2 min. 41 seconds read, search group Research.

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2016 Flood Victim Still Rebuilding: Request for Temporary Electric Service Denied, Hindering HVAC System Test.

By Murray Wennerlund 5-17-2024

In the aftermath of the 2016 floods, a homeowner in Denham Springs, Louisiana, faced a setback when her request for temporary electrical service to complete HVAC system tests was denied by city authorities, despite compliance with regulations.

Homeowners Disaster Recovery and Debt Reduction Assistance Handbook eBook and Website

By Murray Wennerlund 10-19-2023

Providing Guidance for Managing Financial Burden after a Disaster.

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Extends Application Deadline to Tuesday, Oct. 31

By Murray Wennerlund 10-11-2023

If you know someone who applied for HUD CDBG-DR Grants and was invited to complete the application process please send them a reminder, call them, tell them Ill help them complete the application if necessary. Dont let GRANT funds go to the state!