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Emergency Preparedness

(updated 08/20/2010 3:30 pm)

pdf Debris Site - New hours.



SBA's Deadline for Physical Damage Disaster Loan Applications in Minnesota is September 7
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations located in Becker, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena and Wilkin counties of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on June 17-26, 2010. The deadline to file an application for physical damage is Sept. 7, 2010.
pdf SBA's Deadline (full press release)
pdf SBA Disaster Declaration



Damage Assistance Programs:

Please consult the pdfchart of assistance programs.

Here are some links to some of the program providers.

Business

Small Business Administration (SBA)
www.sba.gov
Note: Some of their assistance programs will expire 8/31/10

USDA-Rural Development
Business and Industry Loan Guarantees (B&I)
www.ruraldev.usda/gove/rbs/busp/bpdir.htm

Agriculture and Economic Development Board Loans
www.positivelyminnesota.com

 

Housing

Small Business Administration (SBA)
www.sba.com
Note: Some of their assistance programs will expire 8/31/10

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

  • Rehabilitation Loan Program
  • Community Fix-up Fund
  • Rental Property Assistance

www.mnhousing.gov
Note: Eligibility is based on income level

USDA-Rural Development
Housing and Community Facilities Program
www.rurdev.usda.gov/mn
Note: Eligibility is based on income level and annual appropriations
On June 17th, 2010, Otter Tail County experienced a series of tornado touchdowns in an area 36 miles long and seven miles wide starting in the Parkers Prairie area, up through Bluffton, the northeast corner of the county and into Wadena County. 

Those needing help should call (218) 640-3432

Any individuals wanting to Volunteer in Otter Tail County should call 211- or from a Cell phone 800-543-7709


PRESS RELEASE 7-08-2010
pdf Download a Copy of this Press Release

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN WADENA, OTTER TAIL COUNTIES

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) announced today the opening of disaster recovery centers (DRC) for residents in Wadena and Otter Tail counties.
The Wadena-Otter Tail DRC allows area residents and businesses impacted by the June 17 tornado to get answers about their uninsured disaster related losses. Representative from several state agencies will provide resources to assist people in their recovery.
Residents can get information about housing, unemployment, farm advocacy and other issues they face as part of the recovery process.

Location
National Guard Armory
517 N. Jefferson Street
Wadena
(218)631-1701

Hours of Operation
Friday, July 9, 1pm-7pm
Saturday, July 10, 9am-3pm
Sunday, July 11, 9am-3pm
Monday, July 12, 9am-3pm

Agencies include Minnesota Housing, Minnesota departments of Agriculture, Employment and Economic Development, Health, Human Services, Public Safety, Commerce, and the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development.


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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has made a disaster declaration in the following counties of Minnesota:

Otter Tail
Wadena

This declaration will provide low interest loan opportunities to home and business owners who suffered losses and damages as a result of the severe weather which occurred between June 17-26, 2010.  Person wishing to seek assistance from the SBA may come to the Wadena-Otter Tail Disaster Recovery Center beginning Friday, July 9 1pm-7pm, July 10-12  9am-3 pm.  Additional details will follow regarding the SBA schedule for July 13-15.  The Wadena-Otter Tail Disaster Recovery center is located at:

National Guard Armory
517 N. Jefferson Street
Wadena
(218) 631-1701
N 46° 26.826’
W095° 07.957’

Minnesota counties contiguous to Wadena and Otter Tail are also eligible for certain SBA disaster assistance if they received severe weather related losses and damages between June 17-26.  Those counties are:

Becker
Cass
Clay
Douglas
Grant
Hubbard
Todd
Wilkin

To learn more about the SBA disaster assistance program, go to http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/index.html.

 

John Moore
Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
651-201-7453

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bullet Tornado Volunteers Needed: United Way of Otter Tail County link.
bullet Debris Disposal Information
bullet Details of the June 17th weather event
 
Additional Emergency Resources

Emergency Management
HEALTH RELATED

bullet http://www.fema.gov/

echo /code ready If you are ill, see your health care provider. To report an emergency, call 911.

If you are a physician calling to report an infectious disease, please call 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.

To report a natural or manmade emergency that may have serious public health consequences for the community, call the Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Operations at 651-201-5735.

bullet Public Health Home Page
bullet H1N1 Novel Influenza - MN Dept of Health (off site link)
bullet http://www.redcross.org/
bullet http://www.echominnesota.org/
HUMAN SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT

None at this time.

ADDRESSING (GIS)
bullet E-911 Addressing Forms  
Ready.gov
 

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