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Originally Posted by sware2cod
You forgot a lot of government entities that are impacted by floods.
A lot of disaster aid goes to counties, cities, school districts, water/flood control districts(independent government agencies) and other government entities to help for things like ruined bridges, flood control modifications, libraries that were damaged, roads, parks, signs, sewer systems, police and fire departments, water systems, public grounds like parks and wharfs and decks and playgrounds and walkways and baseball fields and fences and landscaping and debri cleanup. Usually FEMA kicks in with some stuff because that is one of the roles of FEMA.
If the governor of NC was a Republican or a Trump supporter, NC would have received a lot more funding.
Just this month, Trump gave Florida's governor $1.5 billion in federal money. This isn't about cost savings. Trump will hand out money and funds but he must get support/arse kissing before he hands out the money. If his arse isn't kissed then he keeps the money.
Perhaps he needs suggestions on where he could put that money.
Homeowners insurance should take care of housing damage.
Utilities repair their own infrastructure.
States take care of their own infrastructure.
N. Carolina already got a lot of money.
They were lucky to get 6m.
Homeowner insurance?
The Federal Flood Insurance Program ( FFIP) was created when private insurers would not insure flood risk.
Mortgages on properties in disaster prone areas require flood insurance as a condition of the loan. Those who own free and clear are able to self insure.
FFIP covers a maximum of $250,000 for house and $100,000 for contents. It does not cover living expenses nor business interruption. Excess flood insurance may be available from private insurers in some areas.
Boggles the mind that 2 of the most disaster prone states do not have a state income tax and no problem repeatedly expecting a hand out when disaster strikes.
Although I agree with your premise, usually municipalities are also insured. Usually via risk pools
Usually insurance doesn't cover 100%. They don't go to FEMA asking for 100%. They usually ask for federal assistance for a very small percentage such as a portion of the insurance deductible or for things that insurance won't cover such as a portion of the cost of emergency management workers/staff that had to provide safety and emergency duty as well as staff for cleanup.
It's not like the municipalities ask the feds to cover 100%. They usually ask for a very small portion. After all, it's what FEMA does.
Because the Governor of NC is a Democrat. When the Governor of FL, Rick Scott (R), asks for federal money, Trump sends it over right away. Rick Scott campaigned hard for Trump. Trump just gave $1.5 billion in federal funds to Florida.
Trump remembers loyalty and expects support in turn for federal money. The ultimate swamp monster.
"the administration of President Donald Trump has agreed to give Florida $1.5 billion..."
This, in a nutshell. Trump is a thin skinned egomaniac who only sees things as they pertain to HIM. The people of North Carolina have the misfortune to have a Democratic governor, therefore--NO SOUP FOR YOU!
This, folks, is the mentality we are dealing with in the White House. Trump thinks he only needs to be president for those who supported him. Everyone else can go pound sand. I'm sure he would blame the people of North Carolina for screwing themselves by voting for a Democrat. Now they will get what they deserve for that audacity.
Ok Grammar police. I am in SC, and quite frankly I had to bypass I95 due to flooding to got o VA for work.
get over your entitlement mentality. Insurance is the first line of help for people and their property. States for their own issues. Filing a state of emergency gets you federal funding if deemed necessary. Apparently, overcharging and overestimating the issue isnt going to get you any more money anymore. And that is what states are doing, overcharging the feds for their Emergencies..
If you had to bypass flooding on I95, then you already know that NC had major flooding issues. Get over your denial mentality.
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