2018-08-01 Letter to Jesus Ceja re Individual Assistance Letters

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Harry Kim Mayor County of Hawai `i Wil Okabe Managing Director Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 August 01, 2018 Jesus Ceja, Emergency Management Specialist FEMA Region IX, Recovery Division — Individual Assistance 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200 Oakland, CA 94607-4052 Dear Mr. Ceja: Pursuant to the meeting of July 11, 2018 on Individual Assistance Letters attached are two Excel lists which represent: 1) Properties which are considered to be inaccessible due to health and safety concerns, which includes the destroyed properties with updated names of all owners as well as the property addresses; and 2) Properties which are confirmed to be destroyed (which may have outdated owner names). It is our understanding that these lists will be utilized instead of the "updated letter" requirement by FEMA in order to continue to provide assistance. In addition, for those applicants who were considered to be ineligible due to prior letters that are located within this area, those individuals may reapply and ask for an inspection in order to be reconsidered. The last area which is not addressed on these lists, but of concern, is the area outside of the attached lists which have access, however, due to health concerns may not be livable. As discussed at the meeting on July 11, 2018 the County of Hawaii will work with the State of Hawaii Department of Health and Environmental Protection Agency to provide historical data of the air quality in order to qualify additional properties/areas for FEMA assistance. Sincerely, Ha m . Mayor Attachment County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.