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Region 2
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Tuesday 07th of September 2010
FEMA Region II serves the federal emergency management needs of the State of
New York, the State of New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territory
of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Region II employs 67 full-time employees, and can
draw on a cadre of over 700 Disaster Temporary Employees (DTEs) or "reservists"
during a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
New York, NY —
Mike Scott from the California Task Force-8 and his dog, Billy, search through
the rubble for victims of the September 11 terrorist attack.
Photo by Andrea Booher / FEMA News Photo
NEWS Releases Region II
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. In July 2010, FEMA began this Campaign in hardware stores where more than 11,592 persons have been reached. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. More than 6,041 persons have been reached and this effort will continue in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMA?s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. On July, 2010, FEMA began this Campaign in hardware stores where more than 8,978 persons have been reached. [more]
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FEMA hosts General Meeting and Orientation Fair for Long Term Recovery Groups
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ? The Voluntary Agencies Liaison (VAL) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supported a Meeting and Orientation Fair for all Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRG) members to provide them with current information, as wells as an opportunity to interact among entities with similar background, interests and needs. This event took place on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Complejo de Recreación y Deportes in Hato Rey, next to the YMCA premises. [more]
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Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA Provide Funds to Mitigate Risks
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials and Puerto Rico Governor?s Authorized Representative (GAR) staff will hold an Applicants? Briefing meeting related to FEMA?s Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) for the 10 designated municipalities, state agencies and some private non-profit organizations. The meeting will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010, at 10:00 am, at the Puerto Rico State Emergency Management Agency facilities. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. More than 2,000 persons have been reached and this effort will continue in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMA?s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. [more]
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Buy Flood Insurance Now
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials recommend purchasing flood insurance now to protect your property, before the peak of the hurricane season. Flooding events are the most common disaster and most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. [more]
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Bayville Benefits from FEMA?s Mitigation Projects
Albany, N.Y. — Bayville, located on the northernmost tip of Nassau County, escaped storm damage from the March nor?easter because of Federal Emergency Management Agency?s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects. These were undertaken 12 years ago when a storm drainage system, leaching pits and a retaining wall project were constructed. Hazard mitigation grants, which are administered by New York State, fund projects designed to reduce the likelihood of damage from floods and severe weather. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. More than 1,600 persons have been reached and this effort will continue in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMA?s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. More than 1,360 persons have been reached and this effort will continue in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMA?s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. [more]
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Forthcoming Deadline To File Request for Public Assistance Funds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ?- Commonwealth and federal disaster recovery officials announced today that public agencies and certain private non-profit organizations needing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) grants to rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the storms and flooding occurred from May 26-31, 2010, must submit their Request for Public Assistance (RPA) forms to the Office of the Governor?s Authorized Representative (GAR) no later than July 24, 2010. [more]
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FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Begins
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be launching an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. Initially, this activity will be held in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMA?s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. [more]
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FEMA Re-opens Disaster Incident Period to include Severe Storms and Flooding From March 13 - March 31, 2010
Albany, N.Y. — Federal and state officials today announced that the incident period of the severe storms has been re-opened to cover the period from March 13 - March 31, 2010 and three additonal counties — Otsego, Schoharie, and Warren ? have been added to the declaration. [more]
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FEMA Funds Help Repair Storm Damage At Historic Rye Playland
Albany, N.Y. — This past March, Playland Amusement Park, a National Historic Landmark located in the City of Rye in Westchester County, was damaged by a Nor?easter that ripped through parts of New York State. [more]
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Disaster Assistance Exceeds $33 Million For New Jersey Flood Survivors
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — In the 12 weeks since federal disaster assistance was made available to New Jersey homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the severe storms and flooding of mid-March, more than $33 million dollars has been distributed to assist in the recovery efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]