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Page 4 The INDEPENDENT, January 2, 2002 Business Notes C o u n ty re c e iv e s g ra n t fo r fo o d , s h e lte r Columbia County has been awarded $32,094 in federal funds to supplement emer gency food and shelter pro grams in the county. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Manage ment Agency (FEMA). The board—which includes repre sentatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, National Council of the Churches of Christ, and United Way of America—determines how to distribute funds appropriated by Congress under the Emer gency Food and Shelter Pro gram. Distribution of the funds within Columbia County will be determined by a board com posed of representatives from the VFW, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, the county Dept. of Emergency Manage ment, community churches, homeless and others. Organizations wishing to ap ply for the grant money must meet the following criteria: • Private voluntary non-prof it OR unit of government • Have an accounting sys tem • Practice nondiscrimination • Have demonstrated capa bility to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs within Columbia County. Time to consider flood insurance Homeowners concerned about flooding may want to look into flood insurance, according to the Oregon Insurance Divi sion. Most homeowner insur ance policies don’t cover flood damage. According to Larry Culbert son, Consumer Assistance manager for the division, after a flood his office frequently hears from consumers who have filed flood claims with insurers only to learn their losses weren’t covered. “Many people don’t know that coverage for flood damage is usually excluded from stan dard homeowner or business insurance policies," Culbertson Ditches, culverts must be cleared With the return of heavy rains, Vernonia residents are being reminded that blocking ditches or culverts, whether de liberately or accidentally, could result in a citation and fine. In December, quick action by the city’s public works crew prevented flooding of a house on Jefferson Avenue, but it was necessary to tear out part of a sidewalk. The problem had been caused during dry weath er, when another homeowner dumped yard debris in Bear Creek. Drain pipes, culverts and ditches must be maintained by the property owner in a way that does not impede the flow of stormwater or reduce the ca pacity of the ditch or pipe. • If a private voluntary orga nization, have a voluntary board. • Have a permanent pres ence in Columbia County. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply by Monday, Jan uary 7, 2002. Send proposals to United Way, 71762 Columbia River Highway, Suite 6, Rainier, OR 97048. For more information, call 503-556-3614. United Way of Columbia County will provide administrative staff and func tion as fiscal agent. M-BRFPD board sets schedule for meetings The Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection Board will hold said. “But they can protect their property by purchasing flood in their regular monthly board surance under the National meetings on the second Tues Flood Insurance Program day of each month at 7:00 p.m. (NFIP), as long as their com A board workshop will be held munity participates in the pro on the fourth Tuesday of each month, also at 7:00 p.m. All gram.” The NFIP recommends buy meetings will be at the main ing flood insurance even in low station, 12525 Hwy 202 in Mist or moderate risk areas. Flood unless otherwise specified. The next Mist-Birkenfeld insurance can be purchased RFPD board meeting will be from private insurance compa nies and agents that participate January 8 Agenda items include, but in the program. Coverage is are not limited to, consideration available for homeowners, renters and businesses, al of a part-time employee, a wa though there is usually a 30- ter treatment system, and let day waiting period before flood ters of intent for the open board position. coverage becomes effective. The meetings are open to For more information, call 1- 888-FLOOD29 or visit NFIP at the public and the agenda in cludes a time for comments www.fema.gov/nfip from the public. Hunters were shocked and upset to see this sign during elk season on Burn Road near Mist. Burn Road is a county road and a flagger is required if it needs to be closed. 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