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Tuesday 07th of September 2010
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FEMA Region VI states include Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.NEWS Releases Region VI
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Cameron, Webb Counties To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers
LAREDO, Texas — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) Tuesday and Wednesday in Cameron and Webb counties for those affected by Hurricane Alex flooding. [more]
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Public Assistance Eligibility Extended To Calhoun County
LAREDO, Texas — State agencies, local jurisdictions and eligible nonprofit organizations in Calhoun County that suffered damage or loss as a result of Hurricane Alex and subsequent flooding now can register for federal assistance. [more]
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Five Years Of FEMA Funding Contribute To Louisiana's Recovery
NEW ORLEANS, La.– In partnership with and in support of the state of Louisiana?s recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $15.2 billion in individual, public and hazard mitigation assistance over the past five years. [more]
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FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice To Rio Grande City Residents
LAREDO, Texas — Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available at McCoy?s Home Center in Rio Grande City. [more]
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Gustav and Ike: Two Years Later
NEW ORLEANS,La. — It has now been two years since hurricanes Gustav and Ike wreaked havoc on Louisiana. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Louisiana continue to work together closely to help residents, local governments and nonprofits, all of which are well on their way to recovery. [more]
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Release Of University Medical Center Finding Of No Significant Impact
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and final Site-specific Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the proposed University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. [more]
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Discarding Your SBA Loan Packet Could Be Like Throwing Away Money
LAREDO, Texas — Texans who suffered damages or losses from Hurricane Alex and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application according to disaster officials of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance that may be available to them. There is no cost to apply. [more]
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One Week Remains To File For Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LAREDO, Texas ? One week remains for Texas workers who are unemployed as a result of Hurricane Alex to apply for disaster unemployment benefits. Continued rain and flooding after Hurricane Alex have resulted in disaster unemployment assistance for workers in Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Maverick, Starr, Val Verde, Webb and Zapata counties. [more]
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Public Assistance Deadlines Approaching Soon
LAREDO, Texas — Deadlines are quickly approaching for South Texas state and local agencies and certain private nonprofits that may be eligible for federal disaster assistance to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) form to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). [more]
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Disaster Recovery Centers Close In Observance Of Labor Day
LAREDO, Texas — FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. [more]
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Laredo Recovery Center To Close; Help Still Available
LAREDO, Texas — The Laredo Disaster Recovery Center will end operations at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. The center, located at the City of Laredo Service Center, 5512 Thomas Ave., Laredo, Texas, will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday and on the last day of operation, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [more]
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Maverick, Cameron Counties To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers
LAREDO, Texas — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs). The MDRC will open Friday, Sept. 3, in Maverick County and Saturday, Sept. 4, in Cameron County for those affected by Hurricane Alex and the flooding that followed. [more]
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Certain Nonprofit Organizations May Apply For Disaster Assistance
LAREDO, Texas — Certain private nonprofit (PNP) groups that experienced damages from Hurricane Alex and subsequent flooding may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]
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Community Relations: The Face Of FEMA Helping Texans
LAREDO, Texas — ?Help the people ? that?s what we do,? said Charles Gonzales, a three year veteran of the Federal Emergency Management Agency?s (FEMA) Community Relations cadre. [more]
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More Than $5.4 Million In Assistance To Texans
LAREDO, Texas — More than $5.4 million in state and federal grants and loans is on the way to Texans affected by Hurricane Alex and the flooding that followed ? just over three weeks after the presidential declaration on Aug. 3. [more]