http://ilikefema.com This page is dedicated to all the employees and volunteers of FEMA. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:40:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hurricane season officially starts June 1, and lasts through November 30. If you live along the coast, keep your gas tank full and ensure you have an family plan and evacuation route maps. For information on storm forecasts visit the Hurricane Center Page. Current Watches, Warnings, and local Radar for your area. TROPICAL ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=216 Government Acronyms Abbreviations and Terms The FAAT (FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Terms) List is not designed to be an authoritative source, merely a handy reference. Inclusion recognizes terminology existence, not legitimacy. Entries known to be obsolete are included because they may still appear in extant publications and correspondence. ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=223 FEMA: Press Releases andFederal Disaster Declarations Tuesday 07th of September 2010 FEMA Monitors Tropical Storm Hermine, Encourages Everyone To Be PreparedPosted 6 hours agoWASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Hermine moves toward the northeast coast of Mexico and southeast coast of Texas, FEMA is closely monitoring the storm and stands ready to ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=26 MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- According to officials with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the best source for information following a disaster is federal, state and voluntary agencies. Here are answers to some frequent questions: Q: Does FEMA charge a fee for a home inspection? A: No. FEMA never ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=212 [photopress:Safety_First.jpg,full,centered] With cold weather approaching, federal officials advise Hurricane Katrina survivors residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) travel trailers to take precautions with fire safety. Fire safety is in the news for other reasons as well. October is Fire Prevention Month in Mississippi, where some 35,000 FEMA travel trailers are ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=205 FEMA Urges Fire Safety In Travel Trailers Agency Replacing Stove Igniter Knobs to Highlight Safety Release Date: September 29, 2006 Release Number: HQ-06-141 » En Español .[photopress:Fire_Safety.jpg,full,pp_image] WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents living in temporary housing to closely adhere to travel trailer safety and fire ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=204 FEMA Asks Gulf States to Help Develop Alternative Housing Pilot for Disaster Victims [photopress:Alternative.jpg,full,alignleft] The Alternative Housing Pilot Program is intended to address ongoing housing challenges created by the 2005 hurricane season in the states of the Gulf Coast region, specifically Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This grant guidance is designed ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=203 Accessible Trailers For People With Disabilities Available From FEMA [photopress:Disabilities.jpg,thumb,pp_image] As part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit, Brou v. FEMA, approved by the Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana on September 26, 2006, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reaching out to ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=202 FEMA Urges Fire Safety In Travel Trailers Agency Replacing Stove Igniter Knobs to Highlight SafetyRelease Date: September 29, 2006 Release Number: HQ-06-141WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents living in temporary housing to closely adhere ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=200 Mold Can Be A Problem Long After Flood Waters Recede Release Date: August 18, 2006 Release Number: 1650-053 [photopress:Mold_SM.jpg,thumb,centered] » More Information on New York Severe Storms and Flooding ALBANY, N.Y. -- Mold problems often appear five to six weeks after a flood as evidenced by nearly 1,400 individuals inquiring about mold clean-up at the ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=168 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- a former independent agency that became part of the new Department of Homeland Security in March 2003 - is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disasters. FEMA can trace its beginnings to the Congressional Act of 1803. This act, ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=1 FEMA To Test Methods To Reduce Formaldehyde In Travel Trailers Release Date: August 8, 2006 Release Number: HQ-06-119 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is moving forward to address concerns that have been raised regarding the levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers in the Gulf Coast ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=157 Moving FEMA Trailers Is Unlawful And Risky Release Date: February 3, 2006 Release Number: 1604-235 » More Information on Mississippi Hurricane Katrina BILOXI, Miss. -- As progress is being made moving people into travel trailers and mobile homes during the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery effort, state and federal emergency management officials are asking people ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=132 Repairing New Orleans Hurricane Protection System Before June 1st [photopress:levee.jpg,thumb,pp_image] With few exceptions, the US Army Corps of Engineers will achieve at least a pre-Katrina flood and storm level protection by June 1, the beginning of the 2006 Hurricane season. A 400-foot section of earthen hurricane protection levee being rebuilt in ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=105 NOAA PREDICTS VERY ACTIVE 2006 NORTH ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON Residents in Hurricane Prone Areas Urged to Make Preparations The Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced to America and its neighbors throughout the north Atlantic region that a very active hurricane season is looming, and encouraged individuals to make preparations ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=92 Evacuation Plans When community evacuations become necessary, local officials provide information to the public through the media. In some circumstances, other warning methods, such as sirens or telephone calls, also are used. Additionally, there may be circumstances under which you and your family feel threatened or endangered and you need to ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=89 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=87 Planning Could Save Your Business from Storm Damage Part of a Series on Hurricane Preparedness in Texas AUSTIN, Texas -- If a hurricane is threatening the area where your business is located, you can take actions ahead of time that may help minimize damage and lost productivity, according to the U.S. Department ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=86 FEMA Temporary Travel Trailers Not For Sale FEMA DOES NOT SELL TRAVEL TRAILERS directly to disaster occupants because the units are not considered an appropriate form of permanent housing. FEMA does not sell trailers for recreational purposes. The rumor that units are routinely sold for $1 is ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=85 Atlantic - Caribbean Sea - Gulf of Mexico Hurricane IKE Coastal Watches/Warnings and 3-Day Track Forecast Cone National Hurricane Center Atlantic - Caribbean Sea - Gulf of Mexico Active tropical cyclones Hurricane EARL Forecast/Advisory Number 36Posted 4 days agoIssued at 0900 UTC FRI SEP 03 2010 [more] Hurricane EARL Public Advisory Number 36APosted 4 days ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=110 The bipartisan Senate inquiry concluded in calling for a government overhaul of FEMA. Being a bipartisan Senate inquiry the Republicans do not want to blame the Republican President and the Democrats aren’t going to blame the Democratic Mayor of New Orleans or the Democratic Governor of Louisiana. In fear of Voter ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=69 Information for Pet Owners Plan for Pet Disaster Needs Prepare to Shelter Your Pet During a Disaster After a Disaster If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=44 Mailing Addresses Regional Offices FEMA 500 C Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20472 (Note: Please use this ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=35 Emergency Food and Water Supplies If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm or other disaster ever strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks. By taking a little time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=43 Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=42 Your Family Disaster Plan Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=41 Richmond, VA -- Hurricane Isabel caused statewide power outages and resource shortages, making daily tasks a challenge for many Virginians. Federal and state officials offer the following tips to help citizens perform storm cleanup activities and stay safe during the recovery process: FOOD ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=39 How The Public Can Help After A Disaster When disaster strikes, people everywhere want to help those in need. To ensure that this compassion and generosity are put to good use, the media can highlight these facts: Financial aid is an immediate need of disaster victims. Financial contributions should be made ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=34 FEMA has ten regional offices, and two area offices. Each region serves several states, and regional staff work directly with the states to help plan for disasters, develop mitigation programs, and meet needs when major disasters occur. Click on a Region to learn more! ... http://ilikefema.com/?p=25
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