Tag: flood
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Pine Barn Inn Hosts Holiday Charity Buffet
Read more: Pine Barn Inn Hosts Holiday Charity BuffetThe Pine Barn Inn has always been known in our area for its rustic feel, delicious food, and excellent service. This holiday season the Inn and its staff will also be known for something more: generosity, kindness, and concern. On Saturday 24 December, from 11 AM to 3 PM the Pine Barn Inn will host a free buffet for not only victims of the September flooding, but for all people in the local community who may find themselves in need. Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating. Pine Barn Inn General Manager Norman Mael explained that he took inspiration…
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Town Announces Public Meeting on Flood Buyouts
Read more: Town Announces Public Meeting on Flood BuyoutsBloomsburg Town Administrator Carol Mas issued a press release this morning announcing that an informational meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 November at 5:30PM in the Town Hall’s Council Chambers for Town residents interested in participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This meeting follows up on the presentation FEMA made to the Town Council on Monday night. All residents interested in possibly participating in the HGMP program, or who are curious about its requirements, scope, and limitations, are encouraged to attend. The complete text of the press release follows: PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM Wednesday,…
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FEMA Addresses Bloom Council on Buyouts
Read more: FEMA Addresses Bloom Council on BuyoutsRepresentatives from FEMA addressed the Bloomsburg Town Council last night, reviewing the particulars of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and stressing that people who wish to apply for Acquisition (commonly referred to as Buyouts) should do so quickly. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent/Pre-Application has been extended to Wednesday, 30 November. The Application packet submission deadline has been extended as well, to Friday, 30 December. The Letter of Intent/Pre-Application form can be downloaded from The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This is a direct link to PEMA’s downloadable PDF of the Letter of Intent. In light of the…
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Time is Running Out – Only Two Weeks Left to Register for Disaster Aid
Read more: Time is Running Out – Only Two Weeks Left to Register for Disaster AidHARRISBURG, Pa. — Survivors of the storms and flooding that ravaged central and eastern Pennsylvania have only two weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance. The deadline to register is November 14, 2011. Individuals who live, work, or own a business in the 29 Pennsylvania counties designated under the disaster declarations for Hurricane Irene and Tropical Strom Lee are eligible. The counties are Adams, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wyoming, and York.…
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AGAPE in Dire Need of Volunteers
Read more: AGAPE in Dire Need of VolunteersAGAPE is in dire need of volunteers. The need for help (especially during the day) is now critical with the new applications for financial assistance coming in as well as an increased demand for furniture, appliances etc. as flood survivors begin to get back on their feet. In the words of an AGAPE employee, “It was a zoo yesterday and as you know not one person there is a paid employee.” The crisis is over but the emergency is not. AGAPE is requesting volunteers to fill positions at the dates and times listed below. Please understand that any part of the…
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Building Permit Fees Cause Lively Town Council Debate
Read more: Building Permit Fees Cause Lively Town Council DebateThere was spirited discussion last night at the Bloomsburg Town Council meeting over the payment of Building Permit Fees, occupying nearly 20 minutes of the hour-long session. The issue centered around whether or not the Town should maintain, waive, or reduce the permit fees for the part of the population repairing their flood-damaged homes. Ultimately no decision was reached on the fees, with the issue being postponed for further discussion until the Administrative and Budget Council meeting on Wednesday, November 9th. Town residents are normally required to pay the Town a building permit fee of $10 per $1,000 spent on…
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Kiwanis and Fashion Delivers Bring Clothing to Flood Victims
Read more: Kiwanis and Fashion Delivers Bring Clothing to Flood VictimsSocial Clubs and Industry Organizations alike have come together to assist those who lost much in the recent flooding. One such example is the partnership between The Bloomsburg Kiwanis Club and Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc.An association of both wholesale and retail fashion industry vendors, Fashion Delivers coordinates with a global network of more than one thousand local agencies, providing aid to those in need, as well as economic and philanthropic alternatives for companies disposing of their excess inventory. Marianne Kreisher Fogelsanger, a Bloomsburg native, attorney at Kreisher & Gregorowicz, and President of the Bloomsburg Chapter of Kiwanis International, worked…
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Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster Stress
Read more: Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster StressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The initial trauma from Pennsylvania’s two late-summer disasters – Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee – has passed, but the psychological effects can linger. Stress caused by loss or a traumatic experience can sneak up on people and influence behavior and emotions. The elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to stress after a disaster and may require special considerations. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have developed a list of things to look for and tips for helping yourself and others get through this difficult time. Some common signs of stress are: Trouble…
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Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville Residents
Read more: Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville ResidentsHere is the live blog of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Here is the live stream archive of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Pennsylvania State Representative David Millard held a meeting last night with his constituents from the Fernville area. The meeting, which was scheduled to last an hour, ended up going on for nearly two hours with many questions from residents who were angry, unsure about their futures, and concerned about mixed messages from all levels of government. Some felt the meeting itself was poorly communicated and had only heard about it several…
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Live Stream of Rep. Millard Fernville Meeting
Read more: Live Stream of Rep. Millard Fernville MeetingHere is the video archive of the meeting between Rep. Millard, Hemlock Township officials, and Fernville residents. Part 1 of 3 Part 2 of 3 Part 3 of 3