June 27,2006

FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Tuesday 27th of June 2006

Several Million Dollars for Community Infrastructure and Hazard Mitigation Provided by FEMA

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Because of a federal disaster declaration following the Jan. 27 through Feb. 4 winter storms and slides, the State of Washington is in the process of receiving funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will help more than 60 applicants, including seven tribes, in 11 counties with disaster recovery expenses. [more]
FEMA, MEMA Disaster Offices in Mississippi Closed For July 4

BILOXI, Miss. — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will close disaster offices in Mississippi July 4 in observance of Independence Day. [more]
Lakes Charles Disaster Recovery Center Phases Out on June 30

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Lake Charles Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Calcasieu Parish became a heavily trafficked site following its October 13th opening at 1701 Ryan Street in Lake Charles. Like so many other areas of southwest Louisiana, it was badly damaged by Hurricane Rita. At 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30 the DRC will close. [more]
Pelham Flood Victim Gets Results with FEMA

NEWINGTON, N.H. — Michael Grant of Pelham, New Hampshire's experience with the flooding on May 12 would make most people at least a little cranky. But, he shows no sign of that. His voice has a happy tone even after the basement of his house was flooded with two feet of water. [more]

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