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June 12,2006
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FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Tuesday 12th of June 2006
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Additional Aid Available For Massachusetts
ANDOVER, Mass. — Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced today that the Public Assistance Grant Program has been made available for state agencies, local governments, and certain private non-profit organizations in Essex and Middlesex counties for damages due to the severe storms and flooding May 12 – 23, 2006. [more]
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Glenn Cannon Named Director Of FEMA's Response Division
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Glenn Cannon has been appointed director for the Response Division of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Director David Paulison announced today. In this role, Cannon will be responsible for coordinating the development and execution of interagency plans, policies, and procedures and for response operations in Presidential disaster and emergency declarations and other Incidents of National Significance. [more]
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FEMA Prepares For Tropical Storm Alberto
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is ready and supporting state officials as they prepare for the first named storm of the 2006 hurricane season. FEMA continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Alberto with the Hurricane Liaison Team at National Hurricane Center, and it is coordinating with state and local officials as they make decisions for their communities on evacuations and response activities. FEMA preparations include: [more]
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Mass. Disaster Aid For May Floods Surpasses $10 Million
ANDOVER, Mass. — More than $10 million in state and federal aid has been approved for Massachusetts following the severe storms and flooding that took place between May 12 - 23. [more]
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FEMA Provides $28.5 Million to Utilities for Restoring Service
NEW ORLEANS, La. — More than $28.5 million in disaster assistance has been made available in the past two months to help pay for restoration of electrical power to residents throughout Louisiana. [more]
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Power Outages And Disaster Planning: Lightening The Load If The Lights Go Out
SEATTLE, Wash. — June is National Safety Month, with the week of 19 June set aside to stress the importance of emergency preparedness planning. That same week is observed annually as National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. According to FEMA Regional Director John Pennington, while Pacific Northwest communities generally enjoy a pretty robust infrastructure, complacency is a recipe for disaster. [more]