Pelham - Windham News September 2, 2011 - 5


Governor Asks Homeowners to Report Damage to 2-1-1, Local Emergency Officials


Governor John Lynch is asking residents to report any damage to their homes to 2-1-1, as well as to their local emergency management officials. This is important to help ensure all damage is accounted for as Federal Emergency Management Agency teams conduct assessments over the next few days.


FEMA teams are expected to begin a preliminary damage assessment of the state tomorrow, which will help determine New Hampshire’s eligibility for public, individual and small business assistance in the wake of the storm.


FEMA must conduct a preliminary damage assessment to ensure that federal damage guidelines are met before federal assistance is granted to the state. The state as a whole must meet federal thresholds in order to qualify for assistance. Individual counties, as well, must meet certain damage thresholds in order to qualify for assistance. FEMA offers two primary types of assistance, public assistance - which helps the state and communities cover emergency operations, debris removal and repair costs; and individual assistance - which provides some emergency assistance to individuals and will cover some - but not usually all - costs of damage to property. Homeowners should collect and retain estimates from contractors, bills for actual


expenditures, photographs - any records that may be used to establish the amount of losses. Reporting losses to 2-1-1 will help the state determine the extent of damage to private property and will assist state officials in applying for federal disaster assistance. It will not qualify anyone for assistance. There is no guarantee that New Hampshire will qualify for federal assistance for private property damage. However, if assistance is granted, property owners would then file more detailed property damage reports directly with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Portions of 10 state roads remained closed on Tuesday, including parts of Routes 302 and 112 (Kancamagus Highway). State Transportation officials continue to assess the damage to determine when roads can be repaired or what alternatives can be put in place to open those roads as soon as possible. DOT officials worked with local officials to establish a detour to allow access again for Route 49 in the Waterville Valley and Thornton area. On Route 302 in Hart’s Location, an emergency route has opened to local traffic. New Hampshire Emergency Management officials today again urged citizens impacted by the storm to use caution when removing downed trees and other debris from their homes and property, and to seek


assistance if necessary. The State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the


following tips for damage assessment and debris removal: • Trying to cut a tree that has fallen on your house can create dangerous situations which could cause the tree to fall on you or cause more damage to your home


• If a tree falls on your house, call your local fire department to have them check for damage to utilities such as electric power and gas lines.


• Remember that trees can become entangled in power lines. Treat every downed wire as if it were energized. Some utility wires are quite strong and will suspend trees and branches aloft. Do not attempt to disentangle the trees or branches. If a wire snaps suddenly, it could send the wire, tree, or branch down on top of you.


• Contact a professional tree company to remove the tree. They have special equipment to remove the tree safely from your building.


• Do not attempt permanent repairs until a professional has a chance to examine for underlying structural damage


For further information concerning home fire or building safety, contact your local fire department, building official, or the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 223-4289.


BBB Advises Homeowners to be on the Lookout for Fly-By-Night ‘Storm Chasers’


submitted by Better Business Bureau Your home and wallet may take a serious beating when a big storm like Hurricane Irene hits and Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be wary of fly-by-night “storm chasers,” as well as fraudulent charities promising to provide relief. Storm chasers and other door-to-door salespeople often peddle dubious deals that may cost homeowners thousands of dollars and create serious headaches. BBB recommends doing your research to avoid getting taken advantage of by untrustworthy home contractors and the like. For those who seek to aid in relief, BBB Wise Give Alliance urges donors to check trustworthy charities before making any donations. “Not only do Americans need to be concerned about avoiding


fraud, they need to know that their home contractors and charity relief efforts are legitimate and honorable,” said Paula Fleming, vice president of communications and marketing for the local BBB.


“It’s


imperative to find a home contractor and charity that you can trust.” When looking for a contractor you can trust and when seeking to aid to relief efforts, BBB recommends that homeowners and donors do the following: Start Your Search with BBB. In addition to offering Business Reviews on tens of thousands of contractors - good and bad - across the U.S., you can also rely on BBB’s Accredited Business Locator to find trustworthy contractors in your area. BBB accreditation standards require that accredited businesses make a good faith effort to resolve disputes. Find trustworthy charities when aiding to relief. BBB Wise


Giving Alliance urges donors to make sure their donations will go to legitimate and reputable charities and relief efforts that have the capability to help those in need. Be cautious when relying on third-party recommendations such as bloggers or other Websites, as they might not have fully researched the listed relief organizations. Interested donors should visit www.bbb.org/charity to research charities and relief organizations to verify that they are accredited by the BBB and meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. Recognize the red flags. Beware of any contractor who uses high-pressure sales tactics or requires full payment upfront. Also


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For hunters headed afield this fall, the Boone and Crockett Club offers ways to help keep the public on our side. Hunting is allowed today because the vast majority of hunters through the ages have respectfully followed laws, regulations, safety rules and high ethical standards known as fair chase-the sporting pursuit and taking of native free-ranging game species in a manner that does not give the hunter improper advantage. Continue the tradition. America’s system of conservation and wildlife management is the most successful ever developed. It works only because of funding from hunters. Spread the word. Respect the customs of the local area


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