VITEMA TERRITORY - WIDE RESIDENTIAL FLOOD MITIGATION AND WIND RETROFIT PROGRAM F requently Asked Questions When will I know if I qualify for the program? Within 20 business days of submitting the notice of voluntary interest survey, a VITEMA specialist will reach out to you to inform you of the next steps and gather additional information needed to determine eligibility. What are the s tructural and e ligibility Criteria? Each program will have different eligibility criteria. These programs are geared towards primary residences in the USVI with properties that face extreme wind or flood risk. Does participating in another federal home repair program mean I can’t participate in this pro gram? No, these programs can work in tandem with other federally funded home repair programs. Do either of these programs require use of personal funds? No, this program will be fully funded through FEMA funds. To ensure federal funds are not duplicated, a duplication of benefits investigation will occur. How long will it take for the completion of each program? Each property selected to participate in the program will have a 3 - year timeframe to complete the m itigation action. Does completing the voluntary interest survey mean I am committing to participating ? No, these programs are completing voluntary and the homeowner and withdrawal from the program at any point. For more information , contact hmgp@vitema. vi. gov