Center to close soon
The Allegheny County PEMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is tentatively scheduled to close Oct. 15. So far, nearly 700 flood victims have taken advantage of the clearinghouse for information on every available flood relief program.
South Fayette
Plum
Plum Council will consider cosigning a loan to help Plum Borough Athletic Association pay for $92,000 in damage to its fields, concession stand and equipment. Council could vote on the measure Oct. 11. Interim borough manager Maria Gingery said flood damage to roads, culverts and bridges totaled $585,000. That does not include overtime for borough employees or equipment to dredge the stream next to the borough building. Gingery said the borough is seeking federal and state aid to help cover the cost.
South Park
The Ladies Auxiliary of Library Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6664 is working with the Salvation Army to provide donations for South Hills flood victims. Cleaning items, nonperishable food, new toys, toiletries, new towels or sheets, gift certificates and other donations can be dropped off from 2 to 9 p.m. daily throughout October at the post on Pleasant Street in South Park. No clothing is being accepted. For details, call Kathie Gasior at (412) 854-3457.
New hot water tanks
A program offering hot water tanks to low-income households has been extended through Friday. To apply or obtain details, call (412) 394-4889. Program sponsors include Equitable Resources, Dominion Peoples, Columbia Gas, T.W. Phillips Natural Gas, Lowes Home Improvement, Conservation Consultants Inc., the plumbers unions and Salvation Army.
Financial planning help
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants has volunteers to assist flood victims with financial paperwork. The institute says flood victims must document all losses and never throw anything away without photographing or videotaping it or compiling a list of damaged items. CPAs will provide free assistance with preparing insurance claims and documenting losses. They also can help flood victims address casualty losses, manage debt and address other financial planning concerns. For details, call (888) 272-2001 or visit www.picpa.org/disaster.
