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FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Sunday 05th of September 2010
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As Tropical Storm Earl Moves Northeast, Away From The US, FEMA Continues To Underscore The Importance Of Preparedness
WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Earl continues to move northeast, the National Hurricane Center has dropped all watches and warnings from the United States Atlantic Coast line, however dangerous water conditions, including swells and rip currents still exist as far south as New Jersey. Beach goers are urged to head warnings, listen to life guards and be safe. [more]
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FEMA Administrator Fugate Swears In MaryAnn Tierney As Regional Administrator
PHILADELPHIA ? Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate on Monday swore in MaryAnn Tierney as Regional Administrator for FEMA Region III, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Tierney served previously as the Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management for the city of Philadelphia. [more]
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As Hurricane Earl Moves Away From North Carolina, FEMA Urges Caution For NC Residents
As Hurricane Earl, now a Category 1 storm, moves northeast and away from North Carolina today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges continued caution for North Carolina residents. FEMA continues to work with its federal partners, as well as state and local officials, in order to ensure safety and security for North Carolina residents. [more]
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FEMA Urges Caution And Preparation As Hurricane Earl Moves Towards New England
WASHINGTON - With Hurricane Earl moving up the East Coast and expected to arrive in New England by tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging New England residents to stay informed about any developments with the storm and to listen to directions of state and local officials, including any calls for evacuations. Yesterday, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick, President Obama signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Massachusetts, making federal funds available to support the state's efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Earl and save lives and protect property. [more]
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As Hurricane Earl Moves Northeast, FEMA Continues To Support State And Local Officials Along The East Coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Hurricane Earl moves away from North Carolina and up toward the Northeastern United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to take aggressive steps to coordinate with state and local officials across New England as they prepare for the storm. In the Northeast, FEMA is urging residents to get ready for possible severe weather and listen to instructions from local officials. In areas already affected by Hurricane Earl, especially in North Carolina, FEMA urges continued precautions as residents and visitors emerge from their homes or return to evacuated regions. [more]
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Disaster Assistance Made Available To Eight Additional Nebraska Counties
LINCOLN, Neb. — Federal disaster assistance is being made available to eight additional Nebraska counties that suffered damages during the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes June 1 through August 29, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. [more]
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No Holiday For Disaster Recovery — Aid Tops $84.6 Million
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. ? Labor Day marks the symbolic end of the summer; yet the work of disaster recovery continues … Disaster Recovery Centers will be open; operators will be standing by to take your call; and, Community Relations Specialists will continue visiting hard hit neighborhoods. [more]
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FEMA Funds $2.1 Million Lewiston Stormwater Improvements
BOISE?The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C) grant awards of $1,593,691 to the City of Lewiston to update and improve that city?s storm water control system. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, the system serves an area that includes most government buildings and offices and provides all of the outflow capacity for that portion of the city. [more]
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FEMA Disaster Registration Phone Lines And Recovery Centers Open Labor Day
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Telephone registration and Disaster Recovery Centers will be open Labor Day weekend, according to state and federal officials. [more]
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Cameron, Webb Counties To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers
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. [more]
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Hurricane Season Is Flood Season, Even In Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is far from any seashore, but that doesn?t mean residents can afford to relax during hurricane season. [more]
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President Declares Emergency Disaster For Massachusetts
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. [more]
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Federal Aid Programs For State Of Massachusetts Disaster Recovery
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. [more]
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Hurricane Earl: Ongoing Preparations By FEMA and the Federal Government
*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. * [more]
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As Hurricane Earl Moves Closer To East Coast, FEMA Continues Urging All Residents To Be Prepared
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. [more]
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