The fall special events calendar for Montgomery Parks includes:
Halloween Eye Spy Trains. Weekends in October at Cabin John and Wheaton regional parks. Come dressed in costume or just as you are and take a ride on miniature trains at Cabin John Regional Park and Wheaton Regional Park. Each rider can activate an online Halloween-themed “Eye Spy Train Card” by scanning a QR code at the station. Advanced tickets are encouraged and can be purchased online at Active Montgomery.
Nightmare on Elm Street. Saturday, Oct. 30. Elm Street Urban Park, Bethesda. Free. Dress in costume and have some spooky fun at Elm Street Urban Park. There will be a costume parade, scavenger hunt and lawn games. Halloween music, decorations and photo ops will provide the holiday spirit. Food from O’Boy Pizza and Ice Cream will be available to purchase. No registration required.
Visit MontgomeryParks.org for a complete list of special events and programming.
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) wants to ensure that trick or treaters have a safe and fun Halloween, particularly since it will be dark during many of the festivities.
“This statistic should scare you—the National Safety Council tells us that children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “It is so important that families take extra precautions to ‘be seen on Halloween.’ We hope that all Montgomery County families have a fun and safe Halloween this year.”
The following tips can help keep trick or treaters safe:
Drivers should slow down and be alert! Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street. Reduce your speed and turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away.
Drivers and Trick or treaters should put electronic devices down and keep heads up and use caution on our streets and sidewalks.
Trick or treaters should only cross the street at corners or crosswalks. Always look left, right, and left again when crossing, and keep looking as you cross. Walk, don’t run, across the street.
Trick or treaters should make themselves more easily seen by carrying glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors.
“With the return to a more traditional Halloween this year, we want to remind residents that drivers need to slow down, avoid distraction and impairment, and use extra caution. Kids need to be visible, aware of traffic, and careful when walking on our streets,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “It is so important that we all take the necessary care to keep each other safe.”
The MCDOT Safe Routes to School program will be participating at several family friendly events, giving out safety prizes and promoting pedestrian safety. The program will be participating in events at:
‘HalloWheaton’ a free, fun for all ages event, will take place at the new Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Marian Fryer Plaza is located at 2424 Reedie Drive at the Wheaton Triangle Business District. Lot and garage parking is available across the street from the plaza on Grandview Avenue.
All attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.
Activities at HalloWheaton will include pumpkin and mask painting, S’mores roasting and caramel apples, face painting, balloon sculptures, caricature drawing, lawns games, hot chocolate and cider. All activities, food and soft drinks are free while supplies last.
A DJ will provide music throughout HalloWheaton.
The event will include a beer and wine garden, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit Mid-County United Ministries (MUM), a food pantry in downtown Wheaton.
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has opened a new retail concept and flagship store, Oak Barrel & Vine, in the Cabin John Village Shopping Center in Potomac. The store had its grand opening on Oct. 27.
The Cabin John Village Shopping Center is located at 7913 Tuckerman Lane in Potomac (between the Giant and Starbucks retail stores). The Oak Barrel & Vine store is open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon-5 p.m. on Sundays.
The store features more than 2,000 handpicked items with a focus on spirits and locally produced products. It has a dedicated tasting area and event space that will be used to drive business for Maryland Made distilleries, wineries and breweries.
“We are excited to share Oak Barrel & Vine with the entire Montgomery County community and look forward to welcoming shoppers to our flagship store,” said ABS Director Kathie Durbin. “This is our store of the future and the stores we open over the next few years will follow this model, not only in terms of aesthetics and selection but in terms of the innovative shopping experience offered.”
As part of its opening celebration, the Oak Barrel & Vine story has some rare and allocated items available for purchase. Each specific highly allocated item is limited to one bottle per customer and no more than two highly allocated bottles can be purchased per customer, per day.
For a full list of store locations and hours, visit the ABS website here.
ABS is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, and spirits for Montgomery County and operates 26 retail stores throughout the County. In addition, ABS manages alcohol licensing, enforcement and education for more than 1,000 businesses. Generating more than $30 million in net income annually, its profits are used to pay down County debt with a large portion deposited in the general fund to pay for resident services that would otherwise be funded by County tax dollars.
Montgomery County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is paying tribute to County veterans through a virtual “Tribute to Montgomery County Veterans” website. As Veterans Day approaches on Thursday, Nov. 11, the commission wants to add tributes to the site.
The website is open to all residents who have served in military service. In addition, there will be Montgomery County veterans’ tributes during the month of November in the display cases at the Rockville Memorial Library and the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.
Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day, which is celebrated at the end of May, honors military personnel who died in service, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, the upcoming holiday is set aside to honor all of those who served honorably in the military—in wartime or peacetime. Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans and acknowledge their contributions to national security.
The commission is seeking to expand the Tribute to Montgomery County Veterans website by adding information on more veterans whose information is supplied either by the veterans themselves, by family members or by friends.
Name of person submitting information and relationship to the individual.
Branch of service and rank.
Years of service.
Era served (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Global War on Terror or peacetime/other).
Brief narrative of their service.
Connection to Montgomery County (where the individual currently lives, grew up, attended high school or college/university, etc.).
Photos (preferably one during their service and one present day).
By sending an e-mail to be included, the sender agrees to have the information shared on the County's website and in the Commission on Veterans Affairs social media.
Montgomery County’s Corridor Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a virtual meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to provide an update and seek feedback on the future Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)/Flash Bus project.
During the meeting organized by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), residents will be asked for their views on station access and design. MCDOT recently completed preliminary engineering and is preparing to begin the final design. All CAC meetings are open to the public.
The Veirs Mill Road BRT will be a seven-mile, limited-stop, branded bus service with 12 stations planned along Veirs Mill Road. The line will be part of the County’s Flash Bus service. Flash already is operating on Route 29. Stations are designed to make boarding the buses easier, accelerate travel time and increase transit equity.
BRT can improve passenger transit mobility by connecting riders to urban areas and employment centers. The Veirs Mill Road Corridor has long been considered for upgraded transit, as it accommodates some of the highest transit ridership in Montgomery County.
BRT is a modern, flexible, affordable, premium form of transportation that combines features of a bus and a light rail system. BRT features include:
Frequent, reliable service.
Bus lanes at intersections that allow buses to keep moving, known as queue jump lanes.
Dedicated bus lanes in some parts of the corridor, reducing traffic delays.
Priority green light signaling, allowing for shorter travel times.
Near-level boarding at multiple doors, facilitating quick and efficient boarding and exiting.
Comfortable stations providing weather protection, pre-payment stations and real-time transit information via message boards.
Community-friendly design with enhanced pedestrian walkways and bike facilities.
“Corridor Advisory Committees are an integral part of our Bus Rapid Transit/Flash planning for US 29, MD 355 and Veirs Mill Road. These Committees are a way for us to give project updates and get feedback from residents and businesses,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “We recently celebrated the US 29 Flash’s one-year anniversary. Despite the pandemic, we had about 500,000 riders. BRT systems have a drastic impact on the neighborhoods they serve and gathering feedback from the community helps us best shape our service.”
To register to attend the virtual CAC meeting, click here. To learn more about Flash, click here.
Free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs are available throughout November. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is sponsoring the programs.
An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation.
Throughout November—Every Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions. Sign up to meet virtually/confidentially one-on-one with a career counselor for advice and assistance with your job search. Register for each one:
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2-3 p.m. Job Searching Tips and Resources for Veterans. Learn about key MCPL resources for job-seeking veterans, including an introduction to newly launched Brainfuse-VetNow. VetNow is an online tool that assists veterans with navigating the VA system, transitioning to civilian employment and excelling in academics. The session will also feature the Maryland Department of Labor and its services to assist veterans seeking employment. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5717157
Monday Nov. 15: 1-3 p.m. Job Search Strategies (in a Pandemic). Learn about best practices for conducting a job search in the current (pandemic) job market. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5727336
Tuesday/Thursday, Nov. 16 and 18, 5:45-7:45 p.m. LinkedIn Boot Camp (Part I / Part II). This popular two-session/two-day workshop focuses on both the mechanics and strategy of using LinkedIn as a tool to conduct a successful job search. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5136279
Tuesday, Nov. 16: 10-11:30 a.m. Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Workshop will cover the fundamentals of building a business and help determine if a person is ready to become a small business owner. Presented in partnership with the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC). Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5727617
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government. Find out what is needed to apply for jobs with Montgomery County Government. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5193362
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m. How to Prepare for your Virtual Job Interview. Learn how to differentiate yourself from other candidates, be Zoom ready, package your experience, tell your story, be ready for challenging questions and feel more confident in your next interview. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5727305
Building owners interested in pursuing Montgomery County’s property tax credit for LEED certified commercial and multifamily buildings are reminded by the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Finance that they must submit applications for the credit, or notify the County of their intent to apply, by Jan. 1.
In September 2020, the County established a new Energy-Efficient Buildings property tax credit to improve the energy efficiency of existing and newly constructed buildings, and recently passed amendments to better implement the incentive program.
The innovative Energy-Efficient Buildings property tax credit program aligns with the County’s ambitious climate goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 by shifting the primary focus of incentives from building certifications alone to demonstrated energy improvements. The two-tier incentive program design is the first of its kind in the nation.
As part of the establishment of the new Energy-Efficient Buildings property tax credit, the current property tax credit for energy and environmental design awarded to commercial and multifamily properties for earning qualified LEED certifications will be retired. The process, as recommended by stakeholders, ensures that building owners that made business decisions based on the existence of this incentive will be able to earn the credit in a reasonable amount of time.
Key dates for building owners to know about the sunsetting LEED certification tax credit:
Building owners pursuing property tax credit for energy and environmental design for an eligible LEED-certified commercial or multifamily building must either submit a completed application with their LEED Scorecard, or submit an Intent to Apply Application form, by Jan. 1, 2022.
After Jan. 1, only buildings that appear on the Intent to Apply list will be eligible to receive the sunsetting property tax credit for energy and environmental design.
Eligible buildings pursuing a LEED-Existing Buildings credit will need to submit completed applications with the LEED Scorecard no later than Jan. 1, 2023.
Eligible buildings pursuing a LEED-Core and Shell or LEED-New Construction credit will need to submit their completed application with the LEED Scorecard no later than Jan. 1, 2024.
After Jan. 1, 2024, commercial or multifamily owners seeking a tax credit for a high-performance building will be directed to the new Energy-Efficient Buildings property tax credit.
Offering energy-efficiency incentives to building owners is a key component of the County’s Climate Action Plan that is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the commercial and multifamily built environment. The property tax program also allows building owners to prepare early for pending Building Energy Performance Standards and more stringent building code requirements, such as the recently adopted 2018 International Green Construction Code.
More information about the new property tax credit and application forms will be released in the coming months.
Questions about submitting property tax credit applications can be directed to the County’s Division of Treasury in the Department of Finance at 240-777-0311.
As we begin
to celebrate Halloween and head into the fall holidays, this is always a joyous
time for children. One of the more difficult impacts of the pandemic has been
the losses our children have experienced in education, socialization, and
emotional growth, and we don’t know whether there will be long-term effects.
However, over the past 20 months, parents, siblings, relatives, teachers,
guardians, and community groups have done everything in their power, using
technology and creativity to make the best of this bad situation for our
children.
We have a
lot to be thankful for now that the vaccine for kids is on the horizon, our
students have returned to their classrooms, and we reside in one of the safest
jurisdictions in this nation in terms of our vaccination rate and our COVID
case rates. Just this week, the Baltimore Sun front page headline was that we
reached 99.9 percent of the eligible population vaccinated. I was also
interviewed on the BBC World News about this
accomplishment. This is an incredible feat that we should celebrate as a
community.
But we all
know that this fight against the pandemic is not over. Even if you are
vaccinated, you could still get sick and even die – especially if you have
underlying conditions. And of course,
children under 12 are not yet able to be vaccinated. We must continue our COVID safe habits –
wearing masks indoors, socially distancing when we can, washing our hands,
getting our flu shots, and never giving up on trying to convince anyone who is
vaccine hesitant that it is safe, effective, and can save lives.
Don’t let
Halloween celebrations bring you tricks!
If you are
celebrating Halloween or other festivities, I encourage you to get COVID tested
before and after any events or gatherings, whether you are vaccinated or not.
Please don’t assume that just because we are vaccinated, we are immune to
catching COVID (although the breakthrough cases are fewer and generally less
severe – an important benefit of vaccination). Testing is available all around
the County at pharmacies, grocery stores and medical providers. The County
continues our own robust testing programs, testing approximately 5,000 people per week as
a part of our efforts to keep infections down in communities.
Our school
testing program is reducing quarantine numbers
Also
related to testing, we have been working with the Montgomery County Public
Schools to improve their testing system,
providing staff, rapid tests and resources to address the situation.
Our goal is to keep as many students as possible in school learning and
reduce the numbers out on quarantine. The good news is that our approach has
worked and we have successfully stood up a testing program that is reducing the
number of quarantined students.
We have
gone from 1,700-1,800 students quarantined in our first couple of weeks to
currently 356. We are also finalizing our test-to-stay program which should
further reduce the number of students quarantined. You can follow our progress
on MCPS’s recently launched dashboard. This has been an
excellent team effort between MCPS and our department of Health and Human Services
and Covid response teams.
The
learning loss that we saw last year highlights the importance of making sure
our students are in the schools and classrooms as much as possible. As the
school year continues, we will surely experience more challenges and even
potential setbacks, but through partnership, collaboration, and communication
we continue to ensure all our kids are experiencing in-class learning as much
as possible.
Redistricting
Matters!
This week,
the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission appointed by the Governor
released its redistricting maps for state and Congressional districts.
I’ve heard
concern from community residents about these new districts, and I share their
concern that these maps would divide communities, dilute minority
representation, and weaken our position in Annapolis. These maps look like
gerrymandering to me. It doesn’t surprise me, and shouldn’t surprise any of us.
The map was created by the commission handpicked by Governor Hogan to come up
with redistricting maps for state and Congressional districts[ clearly, they
are not fair to Montgomery County. These maps would divide communities, dilute
minority representation, and weaken our position in Annapolis.
However,
this process is not finished. The General Assembly will review the maps and I'm
confident that the General Assembly will pass maps that better reflect our
communities. I urge you to review these proposed maps and testify before the
Legislative Redistricting Advisory Committee hearing on Nov. 5 at The
Universities at Shady Grove and ask them to reject this politically partisan map that
shows disdain for our county. For more information about the upcoming public
hearing, and to sign up to speak go to: https://planning.maryland.gov/Redistricting/Pages/default.aspx
Let’s keep
climate action moving!
I want to
remind President Biden and Congressional Democrats that the Oct. 31st
deadline for passing the spending package contains funds to dramatically cut
carbon emissions that are warming the planet and fueling climate disasters.
These represent a historic set of policies that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said
would serve as “a model for the world.” Congress needs to pass this bill before
the U.N. Climate Talks in Scotland in two weeks or we risk losing our standing that allows us to hold other countries equally
accountable.
We are
doing our part in Montgomery County with a very aggressive Climate Action
Plans to reduce
all of our carbon emissions by 2035. However, inaction on a global, national or
even local level will hurt efforts on an issue that we are already years, if
not decades, behind on seriously addressing. I sent legislation to our County
Council back in April regarding Building Energy Performance Standards, or BEPS
(Bill 16-21), that is key to our carbon emission reduction goals. I am very
pleased that the Council will begin to review this legislation next Thursday, Oct.
28 at 9:30 a.m. I
continue to encourage the Council as well as all residents who want to address
climate change to act and be heard.
Recognizing the
work of our nonprofit partners
As parts of our
life returning to normal in different ways, we must not forget the tens of
thousands of our neighbors throughout our County who are ill, hurting
financially, ailing with mental health issues due to stress, or are caretaking for
an ill family member. Over the next two months, I will travel throughout the
County visiting our nonprofit and community organizations who are on the
frontlines of helping those facing challenges. Whether it is volunteering your
time or donating money or resources, so many of you are giving back to the
community through our nonprofits and I thank them and you for all your efforts.
We also want to ensure the safety of our nonprofit organizations as well. I want to remind nonprofit organizations that they have until 5 p.m. this coming Monday, Oct. 25, to submit their applications for the Nonprofit Security Grants. We approved $700,000 to be used for nonprofit organizations experiencing hate crimes or at significant risk of becoming targets of hate crimes. These grants are available to augment costs for security personnel or other security planning measures for nonprofit organizations located in our County. Learn more about this grant at https://buff.ly/3psVgpZ.
Connecting
with and supporting our small businesses
One recent
example of the deadly impacts of climate change was the flooding that occurred
last month following the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida. We are very
appreciative of the Small Business Association’s offer of low interest disaster loans for
impacted residents and businesses. On our end, the County government and our
partners will make sure all who our eligible are aware of this opportunity to
help them recover and rebuild from damage incurred.
Loans up to
$200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed
real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to
repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Applicants may be
eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages,
as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation
improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain
or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage
caused by a similar disaster. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic
Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ and should apply
under SBA declaration #17229, not for the COVID-19 incident.
Support small
businesses!
I was
pleased to speak at the Montgomery County Small Business Association Networking
event this week – a wonderful organization that is a great advocate for our
county businesses. Small businesses are responsible for two-thirds of our
businesses, and are the heart of our growing economy. And I am very proud of our record of
increasing county procurement dollars for local, small, minority and
women-owned county businesses. In fact, we had a record-breaking year in fiscal
year 2021 in the Minority, Female and Disabled Persons owned (MFD) businesses;
the spending increased from 20 percent to almost 27 percent. We also increased our spending on local
businesses by $20 million last year.
My goal is
to find, help, and grow more small businesses in Montgomery County. You can find links to workshops on small
business loan applications, legal requirements for small businesses, navigating
the marketplace and more here.
You can
still learn about the budget
This week,
we concluded our series of hybrid regional budget forums in our five regional
service center communities. These budget forums are important events for us to
update the public on our upcoming FY23 budget process and outlook as well
provide opportunities for the public to give us input and feedback. I want to thank all our residents who attended,
asked questions, and brought up important issues and priorities. We are
planning two more upcoming budget forums, one for our Spanish Speaking residents and another at Leisure World for our
senior population. If you missed any of these budget forums you can re-watch
them on our website and on our social media platforms.
For over
five decades, Nancy Kopp has served the State of Maryland and Montgomery County
with grace and honesty while remaining true to her convictions and always
standing up to powerful special interests on behalf of the voiceless. She has
been not only a trailblazing pioneer for women throughout Maryland, but an
innovator as both a legislator and treasurer. Her leadership helped our State
to become one of the best in our nation. I am thankful for her counsel and
friendship and wish her all the best during her well-deserved retirement.
I also want
to thank Brian Frosh for his many decades of service to the people of
Montgomery County and Maryland. Brian Frosh has been an outstanding Attorney
General and we have all benefited from his wisdom, character, and leadership.
We were fortunate that Brian was willing to be a national leader in the effort
to fight back against the unconstitutional actions of the Trump Administration.
While most people know Brian in his role as Maryland’s Attorney General, many
people may not know he was a central leader in the effort to combat climate
change and to protect our environment during his many years of distinguished
service in the Maryland General Assembly representing Bethesda. Our State, our
environment and our community are better for Brian’s commitment to justice and
equality.
Maryland businesses and residents affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida on Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced this week. Montgomery County businesses are among those identified for potential assistance.
“Montgomery County encountered deadly consequences last month following rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We are very appreciative of the Small Business Association to offer low-interest disaster loans to impacted residents and businesses. On our end, the County government and our partners will make sure all who our applicable are aware of this opportunity to help them recover and rebuild from damage incurred.”
To assist businesses and residents affected by the disaster, the SBA will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs). One loan outreach center will be opened at the Twinbrook Library, located at 202 Meadow Hall Dr. in Rockville. The center will be open from Oct. 25-Nov. 5. The hours of operation will be:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: Noon-8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montgomery County has identified approximately 25 individual residences and/or businesses that sustained damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm IDA on Sept. 1.
Customer service representatives will be available at the DLOCs to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications.
“Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.
Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.
Loans could be available for the following:
Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, nonprofit organizations, such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. The loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
Applicants can apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s and should apply under SBA declaration #17229, not for the COVID-19 incident.
Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by emailing mailto:DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Dec. 17. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 18.
