Recovery Bureau
For more recovery information, please contact one of the following:
Jake Ganieany
Recovery & Mitigation Bureau Chief
Jake.ganieany@mt.gov
(406) 417-9234
Allison Taylor
Recovery Program Manager
Allison.taylor@mt.gov
(406) 202-9457
Jonathan Busby
Recovery Coordinator
Jonathan.busby@mt.gov
(406) 439-3233
Jason Fadely
Recovery Coordinator
Jason.fadely@mt.gov
(406) 202-9487
Annalee Venneri
Recovery Coordinator
Annalee.Venneri2@mt.gov
(406) 417-8816
Krystal McQueen
Recovery Coordinator
K.Mcqueen@mt.gov
(406) 439-2638
Recovery Resources
MONTANA GUIDE TO ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SERVICES & INFORMATION
Permit RequirementsAs property owners contemplate clean up and repairs following recent flooding, it is important to know that you may need to obtain local permits before repairing or rebuilding flood‐damaged structures.
- Permits are required for any construction or development activity in a floodplain area.
- This includes the repair or reconstruction of structures damaged by flooding.
- Special conditions apply to substantially damaged (total cost of repairs is 50% or more of the structure’s pre‐flood market value) buildings.
- Repair requirements may include elevating the structure to reduce the potential for future flood damage.
Property owners and residents with flood‐damaged buildings should contact their local floodplain administrator for more information on repair and reconstruction permits. Visit DNRC's Floodplain Management Page for a current list of local floodplain administrators under contacts and important information on disaster and recovery.
Insurance
Most regular Homeowners and Renters Insurance policies generally do not provide coverage for your home or personal property caused by flooding. Most policies have a 30‐day waiting period before taking effect.
- Contact your flood insurance agent or company right away.
- Contact the National Flood Insurance Program Help Center 1‐800‐427‐4661
- Make a thorough list of damaged property.
- List and photograph any areas of damage to your home both before any clean up begins and during the clean‐up process as damage is discovered.
Flooding can impact human health in several ways, as food and water sources may become contaminated. Sewage, chemicals and other contaminants may be carried by floodwaters and contaminate wells and homes. In addition, hazards encountered during clean‐up and recovery can pose immediate and longer-term health concerns. Detailed information on risks and how to protect your health and that of your family is available from the MT Department of Public Health and Human Services Flood Cleanup Health Tips, or by calling 444‐0273 to obtain a copy.
