June 20,2006

FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Wednesday 20th of June 2006

Evacuation: It's About Saving Lives, Not Travel Trailers, Mobile Homes

BILOXI, Miss. — Residents of mobile homes and travel trailers were nervously focused on the path of this season's first named storm, Alberto. It missed the Mississippi Gulf Coast but brought a sense of urgency to preparations for any future storms. Some are familiar with the drill: a watch, then a warning for a hurricane is broadcast by the National Weather Service. People living in travel trailers or mobile homes who are prepared will grab their emergency kits, gather family members, and seek shelter in a pre-arranged safe zone as far north as possible. [more]
Prepare Your Pets For The Next Disaster

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disaster recovery officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Florida Long-Term Recovery Office and Florida's State Emergency Response Team (SERT) urge you to have a disaster plan for your pets in preparation for the new hurricane season. Pet care is an often overlooked aspect of disaster preparedness. [more]
New Hours Set for Travel Trailer Hotline/Applicant Services

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Travel Trailer/Applicants Services Call Center operating hours are now 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. [May 2008
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