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Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:20 pm
by SA1911a1
I just heard from the Forest Service, based on a site visit, and satellite photos on the day before and the day after hurricane Michael, they determined that I lost 65% of my trees, on 30 acres, to the storm. I have cleaned up about five of those acres with a chain saw, a truck and a logging chain... It seems that there is some kind of program now available to help clean up the downed trees. If it works out, it will be the only help I have ever got from Uncle Same and the State of Florida, and I will grab it with both hands.
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:35 pm
by ffuries
SA1911a1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:20 pm
I just heard from the Forest Service, based on a site visit, and satellite photos on the day before and the day after hurricane Michael, they determined that I lost 65% of my trees, on 30 acres, to the storm. I have cleaned up about five of those acres with a chain saw, a truck and a logging chain... It seems that there is some kind of program now available to help clean up the downed trees. If it works out, it will be the only help I have ever got from Uncle Same and the State of Florida, and I will grab it with both hands.
And squeeze every last drop of assistance that you can out of him......
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:46 pm
by steelbuttplate
Last time we had wind like that here, it blew one of my chickens thru a chain link fence.
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:20 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
They will put you on the list, no worries, they will get to you, September 2031.
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:29 pm
by SA1911a1
Junk Yard Dog wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:20 pm
They will put you on the list, no worries, they will get to you, September 2031.
In theory, I signed the last of the papers today. They have been acting like the money for this program is on fire and they want to get rid of it. I was told that the check would be in the mail next week. I just haven't been told how much, so it is like waiting for a birthday present where you may get a pair of ugly socks or a new bicycle! I am hoping for the new bicycle, but I am not holding my breath.
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:43 pm
by Jbob
Sorry to hear about the mess Steve, you'll probably find out later that the 65% of the trees were holding up the other 35%. Seems like they all sway in the wind together... The mountain state here is covered 80% in trees and I've been clearing and building fence around 132 acres. Doesn't sound like much area until you take a walk around it carrying a chain saw.
Re: Hurricane Micheal update
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:39 pm
by SA1911a1
Deal is settled, I get a few thousand bucks. I will take it if the check doesn't come with some onerous conditions.