Comments on: Escambia To Share In $100K In Tornado Relief; Scott Asks Obama For More Help

By: Seriously???

Seriously??? — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:20:34 +0000

Scott also said that a large number of mobile homes were impacted in Century that may not qualify for any portion of $2.1 million in state housing funds.

$50,000 of the funding will be provided by Volunteer Florida and matched 100 percent by local organizations for a total investment of $100,000 to aid Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Charlotte Counties in recovery efforts.

So what exactly did Gov. Scott do aside form pose for pose for some pictures?

By: Now is the time

Now is the time — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:09:47 +0000

Vacant abandoned properties that will not be rebuilt need to immediately be identified and a way made to DEMO them. They are linked to increasing crime. Please act swiftly and use these funds to get a handle on the situation. Charge code enforcement fees or make a way for owners to realize this and take care of it. Pass ordinances and make a plan.The whole town will suffer even more if people are allowed to stay in homes with no electricity or water. The rubble invites arson and pestilence. This is a chance for Century to move on this type of action. You can’t just hope and pray it will improve without using a means and a way. An empty lot is better than one full of debris and may sell.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:46:44 +0000

If the FEMA is approved what will that do for homeowners anyway? And what is the C. A. T. Fund? I am reading this all trying to understand the process in what to do and what to expect in the future and for others right now. Correct my if I am wrong but from just Google info, it looks like if you have insurance file that first, then if you have other needs you have to apply for a loan. from SBA, that the SBA is federal money available as a loans then and only then can one apply for FEMA but this damage as a whole was not enough. Even then FEMA help may just be a loan. The SHIP and HOME funds aren’t for mobile homes. I don’t think the government is or will be in the business of restoring things like they were for individual homeowners, especially subpar housing that wouldn’t qualify for insurance before the storm. I just wish disaster preparedness program would explain things. I guess the emergency manager did but people weren’t ready to face the facts. I think this $100 K is not to be split for repairs but to counsel folks about their situation and help them to yes..Move On ..in some cases.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:28:55 +0000

@sam
If you read your comment you may know what you meant to say but to the people reading it we have no idea what you are talking about. It doesn’t make any sense. So WHAT!!!!

By: Sedition

Sedition — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:59:32 +0000

Depending on the Feds is like hoping to win the lottery 10 times in a row.
They are power hungry and selfish and don’t give a damn about their serfs.
We need to change that line of thought in them.

By: Melodies4us

Melodies4us — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:56:16 +0000

1000,000 dollars doesn’t go too far, especially between 3 counties. It is smart of the governor to ask the federal government for help. Our state has a C. A. T. Fund. with billions of dollars in it for in state catastrophes. So now let’s see what Gov. Scott is really made of.

By: Facetious Bob

Facetious Bob — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:15:11 +0000

@ Sam

You can sure get the government involved in your financial life if you have a bunch of children you cannot afford, or, invade this country as an illegal, excuse me, “undocumented” citizen. Lots of potential voters out there.

By: sam

sam — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:43:38 +0000

it’s bad to lose everything, your house being the most important. it was obvious the government wasn’t going to get involved. a poor small town with very little tax base. people have to, and can get the paperwork on their houses and property. the county tax assessor and tax collector know for sure. if you don’t or can’t afford home owners insurance you are playing russian roulette. sooner or later you will pay.