Retrofitting your home to reduce future losses - Individual Mitigation Measures (IMM) - Friday, October 01, 2010
Individual Mitigation Measures (IMM)
(Hurricane Rita assistance only)
Retrofitting your home to reduce future losses.
Even if your house is elevated above the floodwaters, other damages can occur during severe weather. Retrofitting your home with Individual Mitigation Measures (IMMI) can limit the potential for further storm damages. The OCD-DRU HMGP program can provide up to $7,500 for IMM. The $7,500 Capped amount is over and above the elevation or reconstruction maximum of $100,000
Approved IMM activities include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Installing window protection
Installing hurricane straps/clips
Bolting walls to foundation
Strengthening Doors
Anchoring propane tank/heating fuel tank
Elevating electrical panel, HVAC unit, washer/dryer, furnace and/or water heater
Program Eligibility
A homeowner must meet the following criteria to be considered for the OCD-DRU HMGP award:
A property must be cleared by FEMA for environmental and historical preservation impact
Homeowner is an eligible participant in the Road Home Program
NOTE: Even if a homeowner received a zero award letter from Road Home, that homeowner may still be eligible for money through the OCD-DRU HMGP
Homeowner selected Road Home Option - 1 (To stay at the same location)
Homeowner still owns the home that was eligible for Road Home benefits or has acquired that home along with an assignment of Road Home rights. NOTE: Assignment of Rights is on ly applicable to Elevation of IMM activities.
The structure is located in a FEMA-designated ABFE or the mitigation activity i deemed cost beneficial according to FEMA guidelines
Homeowner agrees to comply with all HMGP regulations and set forth by OCD-DUR, GOHSEP & FEMA
For more information on the IMM grant program, CLICK HERE.
