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Tuesday 07th of September 2010
The Regional Office is located on 3003 Chamblee -Tucker Road in northeast Atlanta, Georgia, just off I-85. Serving the eight southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Region IV is FEMA’s largest geographic region. During a Presidential Disaster Declaration, in addition to its 115 full-time employees, the Region can draw from a cadre of over 550 Disaster Assistance Employees or "reservists" experienced in areas ranging from the delivery of disaster assistance to public information and more.
NEWS Releases Region IV
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Hurricane Season Is Flood Season, Even In Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is far from any seashore, but that doesn?t mean residents can afford to relax during hurricane season. [more]
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Strong Inter-Faith Effort Characterizes Tennessee Flood Recovery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Efforts to help Tennesseans affected by spring storms and flooding have been aided by strong inter-agency and inter-faith cooperation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) see partnership among all relief sectors as key to a successful recovery. [more]
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Federal Aid Programs For The State Of North Carolina Emergency
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President Declares Emergency For North Carolina
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that Federal aid is available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. [more]
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Tennesseans Urged To Prepare, Plan And Stay Informed During National Preparedness Month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The historic flooding Tennessee has endured this year serves as a stark reminder that everyone needs to stay prepared. Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are urging residents to create an emergency supply kit. [more]
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Emergency Preparedness Just A Click Away
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The most comprehensive online source of disaster preparedness information is www.Ready.gov. As the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency kick off National Preparedness Month, webmasters and bloggers are encouraged to consider placing Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month widgets on their sites to help spread the word. [more]
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Disaster Loan Outreach Centers To Close
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Carter and Madison counties on Sept. 2, 2010. [more]
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No Matter Where You Live, Flood Insurance Is Vital
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With four months of 2010 left, much of Tennessee has already seen a year's worth of rain, including the devastation of the first weekend in May. What more proof is needed to persuade all residents to think seriously about protecting their homes and valuables with flood insurance? [more]
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Small Projects Add Up To Big Progress In Hickman County Recovery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When disaster strikes and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) arrives on the scene to help, a key component of the recovery mission is the Public Assistance (PA) program. PA provides grant money to help local, state and tribal governments ? and some non-profits ? repair or rebuild public facilities and infrastructure. [more]
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Five Years After Katrina, Billions In Federal Assistance Has Helped Mississippians Recover And Rebuild Safer
BILOXI, Miss. — When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, the face of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and thousands of lives were changed forever. During the five-year recovery process, both the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency have worked with local governments and communities statewide to ensure that Mississippi rebuilds stronger and safer. [more]
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Who Needs Flood Insurance? Everyone!
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States. No one knows this better than Kentuckians who are now struggling to recover from the recent severe storms. For those who didn?t have flood insurance, recovery may be more challenging. [more]
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If You Haven't Registered With FEMA, Do It Now!
LEXINGTON, Ky. ? If you suffered damage related to the July severe storms in Carter, Lewis, Madison, Mason, Pike and Rowan counties and have not registered for assistance from FEMA, you have less than one month to register. [more]
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With FEMA's Help, West Nashvillian Returns To 'New Old' Home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ? Like thousands of her fellow Tennesseans, Doris Waddey lost a lot in the flooding that struck in the first weekend in May. Her West Nashville neighborhood became a lake; the water in her house measured 5 feet 2 inches deep. [more]
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SBA Loan Application Is Key To Additional FEMA Assistance
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentuckians who received a loan application from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following the July severe storms are urged to complete the application and return it. It is a crucial step to receive additional assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. [more]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available In Six Kentucky Counties
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Residents in six Kentucky counties who lost work or whose businesses were damaged due to the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides, may be eligible for federal disaster unemployment assistance. [more]