PA Treasury Newsletter | Special Keystone HELP rates for flood victims

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<P><FONT face=Calibri>Last week’s floods affected families throughout Pennsylvania. Early reports are that more than 4,500 homes were destroyed or damaged. Those families are now rebuilding their homes and their lives.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Calibri>Affected homeowners should first see what help is available under their insurance policies or through <A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/4J_CwnsxVhhO-aFfdAJcFSDPknornXAdnb7KB3HsRrpdtIRG8WSHQjd2J" target=_blank>state</A> and </FONT><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/z39LE8TRDwvHPdKjK4x4aAj-BPaC87kY8STTDv1YhCLNyBgG3cl1AkKz3" target=_blank><FONT face=Calibri>federal disaster assistance programs</FONT></A><FONT face=Calibri>. The president’s disaster declaration will make a great deal of aid available to Pennsylvania. Flood victims who do not have personal coverage or qualify for federal assistance may, however, face significant replacement expenses for damaged hot water heaters, furnaces, insulation, windows or doors.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Calibri>To help those who are ineligible for federal aid or who need additional assistance, the McCord Treasury teamed with the state Department of Environmental Protection to <A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/juTleUwqlSRYqSpxuLicRoYcczkzUfDSU-CPw9W5ozMrrB1GE75WvPuDu" target=_blank>reduce interest rates on the Keystone Home Enegry Loan Program</A>. Keystone HELP – administered by Allentown-based AFC First Financial Corporation – finances home energy efficiency improvements that save consumers money by lowering their household energy consumption. The program, which Treasury first made available across the Commonwealth in 2006, has helped 8,600 homeowners finance $63 million in money-saving home improvements since its inception.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Calibri>If you live in one of the 19 counties affected by Tropical Storm Lee’s devastating floods, you may qualify for these limited-time, special low-interest rates. Visit </FONT><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/rkFUGQisFK8P0zYoRjSe1Dq8ME0KQBc9Q2Hc68Wf3KhJlF8GbJ3WwwRxk" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>KeystoneHELP.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Calibri> or our website, </FONT><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/IkFiPkgRpVWUNC0W8saqoBnKPMjukyIykbZHmWzY9u6FD9FGTp6zO08Dk" target=_blank><FONT face=Calibri>PaTreasury.org</FONT></A><FONT face=Calibri>, to learn more.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Calibri>These loans may not help to finance all of your flood recovery expenses, but this opportunity may provide a measure of support for many Pennsylvanians in their time of need. Regardless of which funds you may ultimately rely upon, please remember that carefully chosen and properly installed energy-efficient replacement equipment can save you money for years to come.</FONT></P>
<P><B><U><SPAN style="TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase"><FONT face=Calibri>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
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<LI><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/liCoI-iae-w9sRB3cardkfVmhgFi-Oqq-g0y1V5_6icQjqzGkfr5bLchi"><SPAN><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Seven Locations</FONT></SPAN></A> </LI>
<LI><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/uweY2xq_KlPxVynSui-tqlsBiJwFxiAIxj57BpS4cFb1dQPGOyzSGdu4w"><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to Residents Affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee</FONT></A><SPAN> </SPAN></LI>
<LI><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/xQYMLHIfs-bs4pbKJrjUSXC7nBSlHrksHOYpXbRB_lWbo4tGZpbReQJ7Q"><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>Department of Revenue Extends State Tax Deadlines for Taxpayers Impacted by Hurricane Irene, <BR>
Tropical Storm Lee</FONT></A><SPAN> </SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri>Assistance to locate housing: </FONT></SPAN><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/wA_EFNQHZvrAH7tdS-3kW5Hrjmw7Nxo1NRfUhnUiK7n1vxhGusCUg5SuA"><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>www.PAHousingSearch.com</FONT></A><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri> or call toll-free at 1-877-428-8844, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. </FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri>Find out if you have unclaimed cash waiting for you: <STRONG>free search and claim process</STRONG> at </FONT></SPAN><A href="http://t.lt01.net/q/JiTDCIWGOES_fIwchvlzsZsT8NfFI-4WI6EicVXjJFnTKRRGm8WXNahei"><FONT face=Calibri>www.patreasury.org</FONT></A><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri> or <BR>
1-800-222-2046. Or, file in person:<U></U></FONT></SPAN>
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<LI><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri>Bureau of Unclaimed Property, 1101 South Front Street, 4<SUP>th</SUP> <BR>
Floor Riverfront Office Center, Harrisburg, PA 17104<U></U></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=releasedescription><FONT face=Calibri>Treasury Northeastern Regional Office, 207 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 100, Scranton, PA 18504<U></U></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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