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Cameron, Webb Counties To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-03-2010 at 12:00:36
| LAREDO, Texas -- The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) Tuesday and Wednesday in Cameron and Webb counties for those affected by Hurricane Alex flooding. |
Hurricane Season Is Flood Season, Even In Tennessee (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-03-2010 at 10:00:37
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is far from any seashore, but that doesn't mean residents can afford to relax during hurricane season. |
Hurricane Earl: Ongoing Preparations By FEMA and the Federal Government (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-03-2010 at 08:00:39
| *Earlier today FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read held a press conference call to discuss the latest developments with Hurricane Earl. To listen to the audio of today's briefing, click here. * |
President Declares Emergency Disaster For Massachusetts (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-03-2010 at 08:00:39
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. |
Federal Aid Programs For State Of Massachusetts Disaster Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-03-2010 at 08:00:39
| Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency declaration issued for Massachusetts. |
Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change, Closing Date Announced (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 04:00:37
| WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Sunday hours at the Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will change this Sunday, Sept. 5, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. |
As Hurricane Earl Moves Closer To East Coast, FEMA Continues Urging All Residents To Be Prepared (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 04:00:37
| WASHINGTON - As Hurricane Earl prepares to approach North Carolina tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to aggressively prepare for the storm, plan for all possible scenarios and support state and local officials along the East Coast as they work to protect their communities. FEMA strongly encourages all East Coast residents to take steps now to prepare for severe weather in the coming days. |
Strong Inter-Faith Effort Characterizes Tennessee Flood Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 02:00:38
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Efforts to help Tennesseans affected by spring storms and flooding have been aided by strong inter-agency and inter-faith cooperation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) see partnership among all relief sectors as key to a successful recovery. |
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening In Wright And Hamilton Counties (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 12:00:37
| WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open in Wright and Hamilton counties on Friday, September 3, to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Iowa's recent storms and flooding. |
Public Assistance Eligibility Extended To Calhoun County (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 10:00:38
| LAREDO, Texas -- State agencies, local jurisdictions and eligible nonprofit organizations in Calhoun County that suffered damage or loss as a result of Hurricane Alex and subsequent flooding now can register for federal assistance. |
President Declares Emergency For North Carolina (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-02-2010 at 08:00:40
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that Federal aid is available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. |
FEMA Administrator Fugate Kicks Off National Preparedness Month (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 06:00:37
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today kicked off the seventh annual National Preparedness Month, joining local Washington, D.C. officials and students from Ferebree-Hope Elementary School at the Serve DC Commander Ready event to talk about the importance of family and community emergency preparedness, especially as Hurricane Earl approaches the East Coast of the U.S. and other storms continue to form in the Atlantic Ocean. |
Release Of University Medical Center Finding Of No Significant Impact (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 04:00:37
| NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and final Site-specific Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the proposed University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. |
Five Years Of FEMA Funding Contribute To Louisiana’s Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 04:00:37
| NEW ORLEANS, La.-- In partnership with and in support of the state of Louisiana's recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $15.2 billion in individual, public and hazard mitigation assistance over the past five years. |
FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice To Rio Grande City Residents (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 04:00:37
| LAREDO, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available at McCoy's Home Center in Rio Grande City. |
Gustav and Ike: Two Years Later (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 03:00:36
| NEW ORLEANS,La. -- It has now been two years since hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked havoc on Louisiana. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Louisiana continue to work together closely to help residents, local governments and nonprofits, all of which are well on their way to recovery. |
Tennesseans Urged To Prepare, Plan And Stay Informed During National Preparedness Month (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 03:00:36
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The historic flooding Tennessee has endured this year serves as a stark reminder that everyone needs to stay prepared. Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are urging residents to create an emergency supply kit. |
Emergency Preparedness Just A Click Away (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 03:00:36
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The most comprehensive online source of disaster preparedness information is www.Ready.gov. As the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency kick off National Preparedness Month, webmasters and bloggers are encouraged to consider placing Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month widgets on their sites to help spread the word. |
With Hurricane Warnings In Effect For Parts Of The East Coast, FEMA Urges All Residents To Be Prepared (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 03:00:36
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Hurricane Earl moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is taking aggressive actions to prepare for the storm and is coordinating closely with state and local officials along the East Coast to help support their response as needed. FEMA is also encouraging all East Coast residents to take steps now to prepare for possible severe weather in the coming days. |
One Week Remains To File For Disaster Unemployment Assistance (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 01:00:36
| LAREDO, Texas - One week remains for Texas workers who are unemployed as a result of Hurricane Alex to apply for disaster unemployment benefits. Continued rain and flooding after Hurricane Alex have resulted in disaster unemployment assistance for workers in Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Maverick, Starr, Val Verde, Webb and Zapata counties. |
Discarding Your SBA Loan Packet Could Be Like Throwing Away Money (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 01:00:36
| LAREDO, Texas -- Texans who suffered damages or losses from Hurricane Alex and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application according to disaster officials of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance that may be available to them. There is no cost to apply. |
Austin Area Disaster Recovery Center Opening Wednesday (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 09:00:36
| DOWNER'S GROVE, Ill. -- A federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago for residents to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists, officials said today. |
FEMA Community Relations Teams In Disaster Area To Help (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 09-01-2010 at 08:00:35
| DOWNER'S GROVE, Ill. — Federal Community Relations field specialists are on the ground in disaster-designated counties, reaching out to residents with information on available disaster assistance programs. |
Updated: As Hurricane Earl Approaches, FEMA Urges East Coast Residents To Be Prepared (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 08-31-2010 at 05:00:36
| WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to closely monitor Hurricane Earl, as it moves past Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and toward the East Coast of the United States. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Earl is now a Category 4 hurricane. FEMA is closely coordinating with state, territorial, and local officials in the affected areas and along the East Coast and stands ready to support their response as needed. |
FEMA Awards $438,750 To Red River Valley Cooperative Power Assoc. (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 08-31-2010 at 05:00:36
| CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today released $438,750 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association, for the conversion of overhead power lines to underground lines. The cooperative serves the counties of Clay and Norman, Minn. |
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