BOISE, Idaho – Last year, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was expanded to include Idaho. Idahoans who were exposed to and sickened by radiation during Cold War nuclear weapons tests could qualify for compensation of $100,000.
To help eligible Idahoans and their families navigate the application process and secure full compensation without paying for-profit parties, Idaho Downwinders will be at the Payette Apple Blossom Festival Thursday through Saturday to offer free support. Volunteers will answer questions and ensure applicants can file accurately and with confidence.
“For decades, Idahoans who paid the price for nuclear testing were ignored. We’re here to help them apply for compensation, and to guide them through the process” – Tona Henderson, Director, Idaho Downwinders.
If applying by mail, people should bring their paper application. If applying online, it will help to bring a mobile device so applicants can access their claim accounts.
Event Details:
What: Idaho Downwinders’ RECA Application Assistance
Who: Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders), Shannon Carter (Twin Falls County), Leigh Ford (Snake River Alliance)
When:
Thursday and Friday, May 14th and 15th | 1-8 PM
Saturday, May 16th | 12-8 PM
Where: Payette Apple Blossom Festival, Central Park
Sponsored by Snake River Alliance
“We know some companies are charging up to $9,000 for not doing much of anything,” Henderson added. “Our goal is to empower people to apply on their own and keep all their money. No one should have to pay for what is rightfully theirs.”
