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$27.9 Million in State and Federal Assistance Helps Mend Hospital, Communities Damaged By March Tornadoes (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:21
| ATLANTA, Ga. -- Six months have passed since Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus became the major casualty of a tornado and severe storms that struck Georgia in March. The good news is that the hospital is well on the mend with more than $9 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants approved thus far to build an interim hospital complex slated to open late this year. |
At Six Months, Federal Aid after Alabama Tornadoes Nears $25 Million (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| ATLANTA, Ga. -- Six months later, things are back to a semblance of normal for high-school students in Enterprise, Ala. |
FEMA Notifies Shady Cove of Impending NFIP Probation (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| SALEM, Ore. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has notified the City of Shady Cove of impending probation from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), effective November 1, 2007. According to FEMA officials, the probationary action is the result of deficiencies in the city's floodplain management program. |
FEMA Authorizes Funds For East Zone And Cascade Complex Fires (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| BOISE, Idaho -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help fight the East Zone Complex Fire and the Cascade Complex Fire burning in Valley County, Idaho. Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) were requested by the State of Idaho and approved Thursday night, 30 August at 9:30 pm EDT. |
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Oklahoma to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of May 24 to June 1, 2007. |
Federal Aid Programs For New York Disaster Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration. |
President Declares Major Disaster For New York (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New York to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, flooding, and tornado on August 8, 2007. |
Statement of FEMA Administrator David Paulison on the Resignation of Robert Flowers (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| I regret to announce the resignation of Robert Flowers, Administrator of Region VIII. Bob has been a tremendous contributor to the agency and a steady hand in FEMA Region VIII. Although we will miss his expertise in FEMA, I am pleased to know that he will continue contributing to the emergency management community in his new post as the Emergency Management Chief of Salt Lake County, Utah. We look forward to working with Bob as he brings his experience in emergency management and preparedness as a front-line emergency manager. |
September is National Preparedness Month (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| FEMA's Community Preparedness Division is teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign and its partner, the Ad Council, to sponsor the fourth annual National Preparedness Month in September. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort meant to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Throughout September, DHS is working with over 1,000 organizations to highlight these issues and promote events throughout the United States. |
New Disaster Recovery Center Locations Announced (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Some mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) serving Minnesota residents affected by recent severe storms and flooding will soon relocate and additional ones will open, according to officials from Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the U.S Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). |
FEMA Mitigation Experts Coming to Starr County (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| WACO, Texas -- Rebuilding or repairing a home after flooding can be a daunting task. But with the right information, homeowners can build back in a way that reduces the likelihood of future damage. Experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are coming to a local building supply store in Starr County to provide information about disaster-resistant building practices. Information provided by FEMA's mitigation experts will include: |
Two Months In, Texans Receive More Than $37 Million In Federal Disaster Aid (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| WACO, Texas -- Two months after the Presidential disaster declaration, the Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continue to demonstrate its commitment to Texas residents and businesses affected by June 16-August 3 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. As of August 30, FEMA and the SBA have approved more than $37,656,796 million in disaster aid. |
Plans, Priorities Pave Way to Mississippi Recovery (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 09-01-2007 at 06:00:22
| BILOXI, Miss. -- Two years ago it would have been difficult to find a Gulf Coast resident who could visualize anything positive emerging from Hurricane Katrina's destruction. Today, residents and leaders are facing brighter prospects. Reconstruction and economic plans are materializing, steadily making a Pilgrim's Progress from those dark days of destruction to a shining, more promising future. |
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