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June 01,2006



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FEMA Daily News

FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Friday 01st of June 2006

    • Disaster Recovery Center change in Massachusetts

      Boston, Mass. — State and federal officials from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will move the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Amesbury to Haverhill , to serve individuals and businesses impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding. [more]


    • Busy Hurricane Season Forecast Underscores Need For Planning

      BILOXI, Miss. — Evacuation preparedness is more important than ever for Mississippians now that scientists predict 13 to 16 named storms for the hurricane season that begins June 1, federal and state emergency management officials said. [more]


    • New Hampshire Disaster Recovery Centers Open

      Newington, N.H. — State and federal officials will open four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Concord, Manchester, Raymond and Rochester beginning Friday, June 2, to serve individuals, families and businesses impacted by the severe storms and flooding which took place beginning on May 12. [more]


    • Additional Aid Available for New Hampshire

      NEWINGTON, N.H. — Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and NH Department of Safety, Division of Emergency Services, Bureau of Emergency Management (NH-BEM) announce that additional disaster assistance is now available for six New Hampshire counties for damages related to flooding and storms that started May 12, 2006. [more]


    • Americorps*NCCC Dedicated To Gulf Coast Recovery

      BILOXI, Miss. — The pump operating the spray gun is humming in the background while Van Taylor, 24, completes the last step in gutting a Biloxi house damaged by Hurricane Katrina's flood waters. He's wearing coveralls and a full-face respirator for protection from the fumes of the paint that will seal the wood and keep the mold at bay. The protective gear is already stifling hot this late spring morning as the weather forecast promises temperatures above 90-degrees. As he steps outside the house for momentary relief, gnats swarm annoyingly near his face. [more]


    • Hawaii Residents Can Appeal Denial Letters

      HONOLULU, Hawaii — Applicants who received denial letters declaring them ineligible for disaster assistance can follow a process to appeal decisions, according to state and federal officials. [more]


    • FEMA Urges Alabamians to Prepare Now for 2006 Hurricane Season

      MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Hurricane forecasters are once again predicting an unusually active hurricane season for the United States. June 1st marks the start of the 2006 Hurricane season, and the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency urge Alabama residents to be prepared for another potential Gulf Coast disaster. There are three simple steps to making sure you and your family are ready for hurricane season: be informed, make a kit and make a plan. [more]



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