In light of the recent fires in the SEMDC region, we have compiled to emergency information and phone numbers to help our clients:
A) Check with Insurance Provider:
– Coverage?
– Save Receipts for possible Reimbursement
B) Communicate Needs:
-CountyOfficials:
– Commissioners
– Becky McEuen, DES Coordinator 406-853-4284 c
– SEMDC:
– Jim Atchison 748-2990 email: semdc@bhwi.net
– Julie Korkow 554-3123 email: julie@semdc.org
– Jaimi Balsam 748-2990 email: sbdc@bhwi.net
C) Agriculture Info:
– MT Department of Ag – Hay Hotline www.agr.mt.gov
– Ranchers Relief Fund – Contributions / Info. 853 – 4284
– Possible CRP Openings – contact Congressional Delegation for Support:
(Congressman Rehberg: 1-888-232-2626) ~ (Senator Baucus: 657-6790) ~ (Senator Tester: 252-0550)
D) Employment Info:
– MT Job Service – Miles City 232-8340
– MT Department of Labor & Industry “Rapid Relief” Team
– Out toSE MTthis week?
E) Disaster Process:
– Governor State of Emergency Declared June 27th: #6A-2012 (includesPowder RiverCounty)
-Powder RiverCountyDisaster Declaration – Secretary of Ag (USDA)
– Submitted toHelenalast week
– Presidential Declaration – For possible FEMA and other Federal Assistance
– Possible 1-2 weeks? FEMA Assessment Team verifies Damages
– Private Sector Assistance (possible Ag and or non-Ag related businesses)
F) Possible Financing Options – Small Businesses:
– SBA Disaster Loan Options
– EDA Options – Mostly Public Sector
– USDA Options – Regular Loan Programs
– Sunset Programs (3) in old Farm Bill – New Farm Bill in Committee (Congress)
– SEMDC Disaster Loan Option (NEW):
– Possible New SEMDC Low Interest Loan Fund Coming
– Proposal being developed to Partner / Leverage Funds with area Banks and State
– Details Coming Soon – www.semdc.org
