Disaster Relief

The OA Disaster Relief Program was started to have a fund available to help KOA owners if they ever had the unfortunate experience of a disaster occurring at their camp ground. While we know that such a fund is necessary, it is one that we hope never to have to use. In order to assist our members at a greater level we have created a separate company from the KOA Owners Association. It is our hope that the new Disaster Relief Corporation will be able to expand the areas of assistance and increase the funds available for you. It is a deductable business expense and you can contribute by either mailing in to the OA office or including a donation on your KOA weekly Remittance report. To date 5 campgrounds have contributed to the fund and this year we have helped 3 of your fellow owners, Muskegon KOA, Oklahoma East KOA and Buckeye Lake KOA. The total given was almost $10,000. The fund has grown to over $70,000 and it is our goal to reach the $100,000 level in the near future. A copy of the Disaster Relief regulations is printed below. A disaster relief form can be obtained at our website (koaowners.org) or by calling the OA office at 800-678-9976.

DISASTER RELIEF POLICY

Major Loss

Loss of Income caused by the destruction of buildings, roads or other facilities that close the campground for a period of thirty days or longer. The maximum benefit available for members is $8,300 dollars or 10% of the January 1st balance of the Disaster Relief Fund, and not to exceed the amount of the actual damage incurred.

Intermediate Loss

Loss of Income caused by minor damage to a building, pumps, waste treatment facility causing the closing of the facility for 30 days or less. The maximum benefit available for members is $4,980 dollars or 6% of the January 1st balance of the Disaster Relief Fund, and not to exceed the actual amount of the damage incurred.

Minor Loss

No damage to the campground, but closing is required due to uncontrollable circumstances. The maximum benefit available for members is $3,320 dollars or 4% of the January 1st balance of the Disaster Relief Fund, and not to exceed the actual amount of the damage incurred.

Other Conditions and Requirements:

1. Any disaster, which occurs on an ongoing basis, such as flooding, will be eligible only once every five years.
2. The Disaster Relief Committee Chairman, together with two committee members, will review and determine the amount of cash request.
3. If no government assistance is available to campgrounds suffering a major loss, they shall be eligible for low interest loans, based on need and availability of funding.
4. Loan requests must be approved by the Board of Directors as well as by the Disaster Relief Committee.
   

Procedure for Receiving Aid:

1. Call the Association office and request a claim form (1-800-678-9976).
2. Return request via mail, fax or email, within four months of the occurrence.
3. Committee will by phone call or email determine amount of funding and write check for such amount.
4. Check will be mailed from office to committee chair for his/her signature, and then be forwarded to the applying campground. A copy of sent check should then be sent to Association office for the files.
5. It is the intent of this committee to have the check in the hands of the applicant in not less than ten working days.
   

Eligibility:

1. Only members are eligible for the above losses.
2. There shall be a grace period of one-year for all new owners that are not members of the Association.
3. At the discretion of the Disaster Relief Committee and with the approval of the Board of Directors, non-members may be considered for funds not to exceed 1,500 dollars.