Here is some info I just received.
Over the last week, several counterfeit bills in denominations of 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s have been passed at several Lee’s Summit businesses. A locally organized group of counterfeiters have been identified and the Lee’s Summit Police Department continues to investigate the charges.
Please be aware of the attached guidelines in determining the validity of paper currency. Please take the time to brief your employees on the importance of identifying bills. Police Detectives have identified these particular counterfeit bills as some of the most authentic looking they have ever seen. Newer bills contain an advanced security thread. Always check for the thread in all bills over $5 to determine validity. A description and photo of this thread can be viewed in the attachment.
For more information, please visit: http://www.secretservice.gov/money_detect.shtml and http://www.secretservice.gov/money_receive.shtml.
If you suspect a counterfeit, please call 911 immediately.
Ryan Smarr
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Joplin Update
Here is a positive story on the progress being made in Joplin after the devastation left by the tornado last spring.
On February 6, 2012, households residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile homes in Joplin, Mo., dropped below 500, recovery officials said.
Mobile home occupancy peaked at 586 on Oct. 3, 2011, as a result of the massive tornado that swept through Joplin on May 22, 2011. Currently, 491 temporary units are occupied, FEMA said.
“This is an encouraging benchmark of the continuing Joplin recovery,” Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen Thompson of FEMA, said. “Housing in Joplin and nearby areas is coming on line and survivors are finding permanent residency.”
Representatives from FEMA housing counsel mobile home occupants monthly to assure the occupants are working to find permanent housing solutions. Occupants are required to have a permanent housing plan to continue to occupy a FEMA mobile home.
Most occupants are located in three group sites — Hope Haven, Hope Haven II and Officer Jeff Taylor — near the Joplin airport, but there are pads at 13 private mobile home parks on which FEMA mobile homes are located as well.
FEMA brought mobile homes to Joplin based on the recommendations of the state-led Disaster Housing Task Force. The task force was created right after the tornado to assess the housing needs of survivors. After reviewing available housing resources in the area, it was determined a mobile home program was needed.
The first mobile home — installed at a commercial park — was occupied on June 15, 2011.
Source: FEMA, Insurance Journal
Ryan Smarr
On February 6, 2012, households residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile homes in Joplin, Mo., dropped below 500, recovery officials said.
Mobile home occupancy peaked at 586 on Oct. 3, 2011, as a result of the massive tornado that swept through Joplin on May 22, 2011. Currently, 491 temporary units are occupied, FEMA said.
“This is an encouraging benchmark of the continuing Joplin recovery,” Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen Thompson of FEMA, said. “Housing in Joplin and nearby areas is coming on line and survivors are finding permanent residency.”
Representatives from FEMA housing counsel mobile home occupants monthly to assure the occupants are working to find permanent housing solutions. Occupants are required to have a permanent housing plan to continue to occupy a FEMA mobile home.
Most occupants are located in three group sites — Hope Haven, Hope Haven II and Officer Jeff Taylor — near the Joplin airport, but there are pads at 13 private mobile home parks on which FEMA mobile homes are located as well.
FEMA brought mobile homes to Joplin based on the recommendations of the state-led Disaster Housing Task Force. The task force was created right after the tornado to assess the housing needs of survivors. After reviewing available housing resources in the area, it was determined a mobile home program was needed.
The first mobile home — installed at a commercial park — was occupied on June 15, 2011.
Source: FEMA, Insurance Journal
Ryan Smarr
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Super Bowl Party Games, Pick Better!
This is a fun read if you will be going to a Super Bowl party this weekend. It will let you know how to pick a little better on your games and office pools. Enjoy!
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/02/01/233312.htm
Ryan Smarr
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/02/01/233312.htm
Ryan Smarr
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