Henri: Impacted feds can get extra help
Hurricane Henri was quickly downgraded after landfall to a tropical storm. But it hit New Jersey, New York and much of New England hard, with damage in the billions of dollars. Federal, state and local authorities are assisting, and plenty of private insurance adjusters are on the move. But some unions offer impacted members extra help.
Feds from multiple agencies are helping out with disaster management at all levels from the impacts of Hurricane Henri—and although it was quickly downgraded to a tropical storm, it was the first hurricane to land head-on in Rhode Island in three decades.
But some feds themselves have been hit by this nasty storm. And at least one union wants members to know they are there to help.
The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) announced it is ready to help with small grants of up to $500, from the NTEU Disaster Fund—which is managed under the auspices of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance (FEEA) Fund.
“The grants can be used to help pay for temporary lodging and major home repairs not covered by insurance,” the union stated.
You can apply for a grant by phoning (800) 323-4140 or via the online application page.
Other union organizations, mostly state and local, are also offering special financial help to address the crisis.
NTEU added that the fund is kept afloat by donation from union members—and encourages everyone who can to please contribute.
By Monday Henri had brought some areas of New England not only high winds but over 10 inches of rain and throughout New York, New Jersey and the New England states damages widely estimated to be in excess of $10 billion.
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