8651-R2_MSA_March2024_Newsletter_Web

Important Message from DACF - Snowmobile Program A ttention Snowmobile & ATV Clubs, Many of you have to be considered for FEMA funding: 5)The disaster number for this December storm is DR4754.

asked if there will be any help with repairing bridges and trails affected by the December 18th, 2023, storm.This storm brought heavy winds (70mph) and rain to most of the state, destroying bridges and causing major ero sion issues to the snowmobile & ATV trail network. Here are some guidelines for clubs to know if you are apply ing for any FEMA funding related to the December 18th, 2023, storm. Damage in these counties are eligible: Andro scoggin, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, and Washington. 1) Deadline to apply is March 28th, 2024. Here is the link that each club will need in order

https://www.maine.gov/ mema/grants/public-assis tance-grant-program Each club needs to apply by filling out a Request for Public Assistance or (RPA) on this website. 2) Any club that is certified as a 501C3 are eligible to apply for this grant. 3) Any club that is certified as a 501C7 is NOT eligible. 4) The minimum amount that can be applied for is $3,900.00 per project. For example: Bridge repairs would be considered one project, lost culverts would be another project, renting equipment to remove downed trees is another project. One club could apply for all three of these different projects with one application.

We were hoping that we could put in one application from our office and combine all the clubs into one, but FEMA is requiring each club to do their own. Once the RPA is entered, someone from FEMA will reach out to you over the next few weeks. Estimates for the damage will be fine for this application, as this will get the process started. Better information will be nee ded as the projects get under way. Any questions will need to be directed to the office of the Maine Emergency Manage ment Agency. 207-624-4400. We hope this helps your club get much needed funding to repair the damaged trails. Joe Higgins Brian Bronson

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED! We are in need of items for the silent auction for the Annual Meeting. The more items we have the better!! If you have items PLEASE LET THE OFFICE OR EILEEN LAFLAND KNOW ASAP so we can have bid sheets made and ready to go. We will accept items the day of the meeting, but it is helpful to know what they are before then.

MAINE SNOWMOBILER CLASSIFIED AD Deadline: the 15th of the month preceding publication

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3. Circle the months in which the ad should appear: September October November December January February March April ( rst 20 words) + additional # words x 30¢ subtotal = x # months requested Payment = $ 6 $ $ Classi ed ads are prepaid. The per month rate is: $6 for the rst 20 words, 30¢ each additional word. Checks payable to: MSA 4. Determine the cost of your ad:

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6. Mail to: Maine Snowmobiler, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332 Ads charged to a credit card may be faxed to 207-622-7669

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