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Disaster Aid Helps Washington Communities Rebuild Flood-Damaged Property
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Eight months after the December 2007 floods, disaster recovery work has made substantial progress. The floods, some of the largest to hit the state in decades, caused damage up and down the I-5 corridor, and inundated southwest portions of the state. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson, the December floods marked the first major disaster to strike the Pacific Northwest since the enactment of Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act implementation policies.
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Disaster Recovery Centers To Open In La Feria And San Benito
McALLEN, Texas -- Two more federal-state Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs)will open in Cameron County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Hurricane Dolly.
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FEMA Weekly News in Review
Madison, Wis. -- The following is a summary of information released during the week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for Disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
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Heating Up Emergency Preparedness
SEATTLE, Wash. -- It's hot, and the National Weather Service has issued Excessive Heat Warnings for most of inland Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon, and Air Stagnation Advisories remain in effect through much of this weekend. Even Western Washington is projected to experience record or near-record highs, and emergency managers recommend that families and businesses revisit their disaster preparedness plans with hot weather in mind. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson, adjusting disaster plans and refreshing emergency kits to reflect seasonal hazards is always a good idea - particularly when unexpected conditions surface.
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Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301: Special Needs Planning
1. What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301?
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FEMA Announces Interim Release Of Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 For Special Needs Populations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the interim release of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 (CPG-301): Emergency Management Planning Guide for Special Needs Populations. CPG-301 is designed to aid tribal, state, territorial and local governments in planning for individuals with special needs during an emergency.
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Federal Aid Programs For Vermont Disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President BushÂ’s major disaster declaration issued for Vermont.
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President Declares Major Disaster For Vermont
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 Vermont to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, a tornado, and flooding on July 18, 2008.
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in South Padre Island and La Feria
McALLEN, Texas -- Two additional federal-state Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Cameron County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Hurricane Dolly.
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More Than $4.5 Million In Aid Approved For June Missouri Flooding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State and federal officials announce that more than $4.5 million in disaster aid has been approved for Missouri residents who suffered losses and damages from the flooding that occurred between June 1 and July 18.
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Over $13.6 Million Approved To Aid Illinois Disaster Victims, Just Over One Week Left to Register
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- More than $13.6 million in federal disaster assistance grants and loans has been approved so far by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Illinois residents who suffered damages and losses during the severe storms and flooding June 1 through July 22.
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Have Wells And Septic Systems Checked For Safety
MADISON, Wis. -- Residents in flooded areas of Wisconsin should have their septic systems and wells checked for safety, federal and state disaster recovery officials advise.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available In More Iowa Counties, Deadline Extended
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Disaster victims who lost work because of recent storms, tornadoes and floods, including farmers, farm workers and the self-employed, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in seven more counties. Also, the deadline for filing Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims is extended to Sept. 12, 2008.
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FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A key goal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to help disaster victims in counties receiving a presidential disaster declaration get into livable homes and begin the process of recovery.
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Disaster Assistance Registration Tips for Iowa Residents in Seven Additional Counties
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa residents in Adair, Audubon, Cass, Grundy, Guthrie, Henry and Winnebago counties affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding between May 25 and Aug.13 are now eligible for individual assistance and can get disaster assistance faster by following a few tips.
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