City of  Bastman  Spencer. Barron City Manager COUNCIL Districi I- Sebrina Williams District2- Graham Snyder District3 3- Debra Sheffield District 4-Mark Peacock District 5-Jermayne Hamilion April Shellield, Ciy Clerk Billy Cooper. Chief of Police Scotty Whiten. Fire Chicf Rital lop. City Auorney Joseph .Marchant. Recorder  ***Notice of Declaration for Dodge County, including the City of Eastman***  State of Georgia October 9, 2024  FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FACTSHEET  On September 30, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities reçover from Hurricane Helene that began September 24, 2024, and continuing. This disaster declaration has been amended as indiçated below in bold. Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:  Declaration Number: Incident: Incident Period: Federal Coordinating Officer:  FEMA-4830-DR Hurricane Helene September 24, 2024, and continuing Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. National FCO Program  Individual, Assistance (IA): (Assistance to individuals and households): A-Designated Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Chatham, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Public Assistance (PA): (Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement PA-Designated Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Echols, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Lowndes, McDuffie, Montgomery, Pierce, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Washington, and' Wheeler Counties for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct The President has approved the State of Georgia's request fora a cost share adjustment under FEMA-4830-DR. Under the President's order, Federal funds for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance has been increased to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for 90 days from the start of the Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Burke, Coffee, Effingham, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Pierce, Screven, and Ware Counties for permanent work [Categories C-G] (already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures Categories A and B), including direct  and Wheeler Counties. ofc disaster-damaged facilities)  federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.  incident period.  * Certified Cityof Ethics  An Equal Opportunity Service. Provider and Employer  Post Office Drawer 40 . Eastman, Georgia 31023 . (478) 374-7721 . Fax (478)374-5149    2  Federal assistance. Brantly, Mitchell, Wayne, and Worth Counties for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation (HM): (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term HM-Designated. Areas: All areas in the State of Georgia are eligible to apply for OTHER: Additional designations may ber made at al later datei if requested by the State Individuals in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Chatham, Chariton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutien, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and Wheeler  including direct Federal assistance.  risk to life and property from natural hazards): assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.  Counties can apply with FEMA the following ways: Apply only at DSANEAARERew  Constituents may call the application phone umperatl800621a36.  How FEMA's Individual Assistance Program Works:  FEMA's Individual Assistance program offers Federal funding fori individuals impacted by natural disasters, including for those who incur housing costs, food costs, and for other Rental Assistance: Money you can use to rent housing if you: are displaced from Lodging Expense Reimbursement: Money to reimburse you for emergency lodging expenses, such as hotel or motel, ify you: are displaced from your home because of Home Repair or Replacement: Money to help you repair or replace your home damaged by the disaster. The money can also help with pre-existing damage to parts of your home where the disaster caused further damage. Accessibility Needs: Money to help survivors with a disability with specific repairs to make sure their home is accessible, such as exterior ramp, grab bars, and paved Immediate Needs: Money to help you pay fori immediate needs such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding equipment, diapers, personal Displacement: Money to help withi immediate housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stayi in al hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look fora a rental unit. Personal Property: Money to help you repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal ori family computer damaged by the disaster. This can also include money for books, uniforms, tools, additional computers and other items  vital supplies. This mayi include: your home because of the disaster.  the disaster.  path to thel home entrance  hygiene items and fuels for transportation.  required for school or work, including selfemployment.    3  Medical/Dental: Money to help you pay for expenses because the disaster caused an injury or illness. This money can also be used to help replace medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment, or prescribed medicine damaged or lost Childcare: Money to help you pay for increased or unplanned for childcare expenses Transportation: Money to help your repair or replace a vehicle damaged by the disaster when you don't have another vehicle you can use. Moving and Storage Expenses: Money to help your move and store personal property from your home to prevent additional damage, usually while you are making repairs toy your home or moving to a new place due to the disaster. 1. Check Eligibility: Visit disasterassistance gov and click "let's get started" on the 2. Gather Personal Information: You'll need to have as much of the following info ready as you can: Home, mailing, and email addresses; phone number; Social Security number (SSN); banking andi insurance info. 3. Fill Out the Application: Enter as much detail as you can. You can go back to your account later to enter: anything you don't have handy now. 4. Review & Submit: Check what you've entered, make changes ify you need to, and send your application to FEMA. Remember to save and keep your Application ID. You'll need it anytime you talk with FEMA.  because of the disaster. caused by the disaster.  How to Apply:  homepage to check ify you are eligible.  What Happens After) You Apply:  1. FEMA Reviews Your Application: If FEMA can'to qualify you based on your application alone, they may request more info or to inspect your home. 2. Check' Your Email: FEMA will email you when you have messages on your 3. Check Your Status: You can sign in to your account at any time to check the 4. Get Payment: Ify you qualify, FEMA will send a payment using the method you  account.  status of your application.  choose, eithert! through direct deposit or a check by mail.  SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)LOANS:  The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by Hurricane Helene in approved counties. For more questions or assistance, please visit sba.gov/funding- Types of Disaster Loans Available (please click on the name oft the following programs 1. Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged reai estate and personal property, including automobiles: 2. Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private  oramydisaserasiane to find more specific information):  universities, etc., are also eligible.    4  3. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans to helps small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of alls sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster  recovery period.  How to Apply?  Apply Online: Those eligible should click here to apply online for an! SBA disaster assistance loan. SBA will send an inspector to estimate the cost of damage, once More Assistance: Those seeking more assistance should contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by phone at 800-659-2955, or by  your application is completed and submitted. emailing disastercustomersenerservice@sba.gov. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) TAXPAYER RELIEF:  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will automatically provide administrative disaster tax relief and special tax law provisions that grant additional time for individuals and businesses to file returns, pay taxes, and perform certain other time-sensitive acts to taxpayers affected by ai federally declared disaster. Some circumstances may apply. The administrative disaster tax relief includes the postponement of filing and payment deadlines for eligible taxpayers and is based on preliminary damage assessments by For current tax relief provisions search Tax relief in disaster situations and visit Around the nation for IRS disaster relief news releases specifici to states affected by disasters.  FEMA.  Who are affected taxpayers?  Individuals whose principal residence is located in a covered disaster area and Business entities or sole proprietors whose principal place of business is located Relief workers affiliated with government or philanthropic organizations Any individual visiting a covered disaster area who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster, or any other person determined by the IRS1 to be affected  their spouse, if filing jointly. ina covered disaster area. assisting in a covered disaster area. bya a federally declared disaster.  You can get free telephone assistance and local solutions to tax problems at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center near your area, just call for an in- person appointment. Free  tax assistance is also available at the Let us help you page.