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Spring Ahead To Prepare For Disasters (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-11-2010 at 01:00:38
| SEATTLE, Wash. -- Daylight Savings Time in the United States starts on the second Sunday in March of each year and the Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages all Americans to use the change to daylight savings time to update emergency preparedness plans. For years, firefighters and safety professionals at every level have asked the public to change smoke alarm batteries throughout their homes, as they move their clocks ahead. According to FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger, the March ritual of making homes safer from fire is also a great opportunity to review disaster response plans and restock disaster kits. |
President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 04:00:37
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of January 20-26, 2010. |
Federal Aid Programs For South Dakota Disaster Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 04:00:37
| Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota. |
FEMA Personnel And Rescue Teams Honored By President Obama For Support Of Haiti Response (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 03:00:37
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and members of FEMA-trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from California, Florida, New York, and Virginia today joined other personnel and teams involved in the United States response to Haiti for a Rose Garden ceremony with President Obama. The President thanked all who participated in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-led effort. |
Ongoing Recovery Supported At Jackson Barracks (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 11:00:37
| NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) today announced nearly $24.5 million in additional federal grants to the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control for Katrina-related recovery work at Jackson Barracks. |
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Hopkins County, Texas (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 11:00:37
| DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Hopkins County, Texas. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. |
President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of Kansas (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 08:00:39
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of December 22, 2009, to January 8, 2010. |
President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of South Dakota (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 at 08:00:39
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of South Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 23-27, 2009 |
Federal Aid Programs For South Dakota Disaster Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-10-2010 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 major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota |
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Grady County, Okla. (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-09-2010 at 10:00:37
| DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Grady County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. |
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Grady County, Okla. (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-09-2010 at 09:00:36
| DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Caddo County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. |
FEMA Administrator Fugate Keynotes National Emergency Managers Association Conference (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 07:00:38
| ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today delivered the keynote remarks at the National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) mid-year conference. The association brings emergency management professionals from all levels of government and the private sector together twice a year for a conference to share ideas and practices, as well as discuss ways to better collaborate on emergency management efforts. |
President Declares Major Disaster For California (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 03:00:38
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010. |
Federal Aid Programs For California Disaster Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 03:00:38
| Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for California. |
The Good News About Flood Insurance In Arkansas (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 01:00:38
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Even if you don't live near water your home still has a chance of being flooded. In fact, 25 to 30 percent of flood insurance claims are paid in low risk areas. |
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Robertson County Texas (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 09:00:36
| DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Robertson County, Texas. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. |
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Logan County, Ark. (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-08-2010 at 09:00:36
| DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Logan County, Ark. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. |
President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of Oklahoma (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-06-2010 at 11:00:52
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by the severe winter storm during the period of January 28-30, 2010. |
Deadline To Request Federal Assistance Is March 19, 2010 (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-05-2010 at 03:00:59
| FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. -- The deadline is March 19 for state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in southern New Jersey to request federal disaster assistance for eligible costs and damages resulting from the Dec. 19 - 20 snowstorm. |
FEMA Asks: Are You Earthquake Prepared? (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-05-2010 at 10:01:02
| SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are urging residents to become "Earthquake Prepared" by exercising a few safety measures to help prepare themselves for earthquakes and hazards of all type. |
FEMA Administrator Fugate Addresses American Bar Association Homeland Security Law Institute (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-04-2010 at 04:00:59
| WASHINGTON, DC -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate yesterday addressed the American Bar Association (ABA) Homeland Security Law Institute. Fugate discussed the role of the private sector and non-profit entities in engaging the public as part of the nation's emergency management team. |
FEMA Monthly Update: Projects Completed, Started And Moving Along (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-04-2010 at 10:00:59
| BILOXI, Miss. -- The beacon of the Biloxi Lighthouse was turned on this past month for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, marking both an actual and symbolic step in Mississippi's rebuilding progress. The structure, renovated with assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
the Mississippi Management Agency, gleams as if new - as will much of the state when recovery work is completed. |
Only Five Days Remain Until Public Assistance Deadline (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-04-2010 at 10:00:59
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Only five days remain until the March 8 deadline for Arkansas state and local agencies and certain private non-profit organizations that may be eligible for federal disaster assistance to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) form to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM). |
South Dakotans Urged to Buy Flood Insurance Now (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-04-2010 at 10:00:58
| DENVER - With considerable snow pack on the ground and more moisture predicted this Spring, the threat of flooding once again looms over South Dakota.
So what can individuals and families do to prepare? They can buy flood insurance. |
Spring Rainfall, Snow Melt Can Cause Flooding (View Original Story)
Source: fema.gov Posted: 03-04-2010 at 10:00:58
| DENVER - As spring approaches, South Dakota communities are once again preparing for the possibility of flooding. FEMA Mitigation experts have several recommendations to help people get ready for flood waters.
First and foremost on the list is to get flood insurance. In South Dakota, the average cost of flood insurance is about $685 a year. Since 1978, state residents have collected almost $17 million in insurance reimbursements. |
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