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FEMA Assisted Demolition of Hurricane Damaged StructuresJefferson Parish homeowners whose primary residence has been severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita may be eligible for assistance from the Parish/FEMA in removing their storm-damaged house. Residents in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and in the cities of Gretna, Kenner, Harahan, and Westwego, and the towns of Jean Lafitte and Grand Isle who cannot remove their damaged house on their own or through other means such as insurance, are being urged to complete and submit a Right-of-Entry/Hold Harmless Agreement form by Wednesday, August 29, 2007 if they want to be considered for a special private property demolition program that the Parish and FEMA have initiated to continue cleanup throughout the area. The program focuses on houses that are structurally unsound and pose an immediate danger to public health and safety or other improved property because of damage from hurricanes Katrina or Rita. It does not cover houses that were in a blighted or unsafe condition prior to these hurricanes. To be considered for the program, interested homeowners must be willing to complete and submit a Right-of-Entry/Hold Harmless Agreement form to the appropriate agency listed below by Wednesday, August 29, 2007 that grants permission for entities such as Jefferson Parish staff, FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or its contractors to go onto a resident private property to evaluate and/or remove the hurricane-damaged dwelling. Read the official public notice at the Jefferson Parish website: |
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