SHMO Shopping List
Ask these questions…
?	What are the State’s hazard mitigation goals and objectives, and how does property acquisition fit 
into them?
?	What are the State’s criteria for selecting and prioritizing properties for acquisition?
?	Is a pre-application required?  If so, when is it due?
?	When should we expect to learn whether or not our pre-application has been approved?
?	Will the State provide any portion of the local match?  How much?
?	When is the application due?
?	How does the State select applications for approval?
?	When should we expect to learn whether or not our application has been approved?
?	Is technical assistance available to us?  If so, how is it provided?
?	Who is our point of contact (POC) at the State level?  What are his or her mailing and email 
addresses?  Telephone and fax numbers?
?	Are the POC and other State officials available to attend or participate in town meetings?
?	How will the State provide additional information and future updates (e.g., web site, mass 
mailing, media, etc.)?
Request these items…
?	Pre-application form (if required)
?	Application package (form, if available, and written procedures)
?	Information regarding sources of financial assistance (Federal, State, and private)
?	Brochures, pamphlets, etc. to be distributed to property owners (if available)
?	Sample local buyout policy or administrative plan (if available)
Give this information…
?	Name, title, mailing and email addresses, and telephone and fax numbers of community’s POCs


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