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Published May 13, 2008 10:52 pm - MIAMI, Okla. — Members of the Lead-Impacted Communities Relocation Assistance Trust told a large group of Picher residents Tuesday night that the trust would continue to buy properties no matter the amount of damage from Saturday’s deadly tornado. Buyout panel to continue making offers in Picher By Debbie Robinson
news@joplinglobe.com MIAMI, Okla. — Members of the Lead-Impacted Communities Relocation Assistance Trust told a large group of Picher residents Tuesday night that the trust would continue to buy properties no matter the amount of damage from Saturday’s deadly tornado. “We will continue to make offers regardless of the damage,” said Mark Osborn, vice chairman of the trust. “We’re going to offer buyout assistance regardless of the damage to homes.” About 150 people packed the Civic Center in Miami for an update on the relocation program and the tornado’s impact on the program. Osborn said residents in Picher who have refused offers made by the trust can be re-evaluated, and another offer will be made. Residents with homeowners insurance are expected to forward the insurance money to the trust, and the trust will issue a buyout payment, he said. Osborn said the trust will make a higher offer than what insurance companies will be willing to pay. “We don’t want people to get double value for their homes,” he said. The committee provided forms for homeowners whose houses were destroyed by the tornado but have not been appraised by the trust. Cinnabar, the company the trust hired to do the appraisals, will be assigning more personnel for appraisals in Picher in an effort to speed up the work, Osborn said. A total of 300 residents have accepted the trust’s offers for relocation assistance, and 11 have declined offers. Saturday’s tornado damage dominated the meeting as state officials provided information for residents. Linda Soos-Davis, Human Services Division chief with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, said a request was filed Tuesday for a federal declaration to designate the area a disaster zone. “We anticipate a quick response,” she said. 
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