February 2007

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FEMA: Press Releases and
Federal Disaster Declarations
Saturday 03rd of February 2007

There?s Always Room For A Safe Room

BILOXI, Miss. — As warmer weather approaches and Gulf Coast residents rebuild their homes, federal and state officials encourage them to include a safe room in their blueprints. [more]
Pearl River County and Moss Point Receive Federal Grants

BILOXI, Miss. — The city of Moss Point will receive a grant of more than $188,000 to increase the number of building department positions and upgrade the city's computer systems. The Pearl River County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will receive a grant of more than $8,000 to install storm shutters to protect their operations room. [more]
Thousands of Volunteers Embark On Massive Gutting in Orleans Parish

NEW ORLEANS, La. — In an earnest attempt to accelerate the rebuilding of neighborhoods in Orleans Parish, almost 10,000 volunteer college students from across the nation will arrive in New Orleans in early March to gut thousands of Hurricane Katrina-damaged houses throughout the month. [more]
Two disaster recovery centers closing:

ORLANDO, Fla. — Recovery officials in Florida have announced the closing of the State-FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), located at 31039 Lake Mack Road and the Laurel Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Drive, the Villages, at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2007. [more]
Tax Relief Available For All Disaster Victims Including Ranchers And Farmers

LITTLETON, Colo. — Colorado residents in the declared counties affected by the severe winter storms of Dec. 18-22 and 28-31, 2006 may be eligible for various forms of tax relief that could lessen some losses, according to federal and state recovery officials. [more]
Rebuild Storm-Damaged Structures Smarter and Safer

ORLANDO, Fla. — The task of rebuilding or repairing your disaster damaged home can be a daunting one, but it also presents an opportunity to reconstruct in a much safer, stronger and smarter way. [more]
President Declares Emergency Disaster For New York

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for New York to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by record snow and near record snow during the period of February 2-12, 2007. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For New York Emergency Disaster Recovery

“Emergency” is any occasion or instance in which the president determines that federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts to save lives and protect property and public health and safety or to avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For Louisiana Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Louisiana. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes during the period of February 12-13, 2007. [more]
FEMA Awards $2.59m To Strengthen Beaumont Hospital

AUSTIN, Texas - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,598,750 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to the State of Texas to strengthen Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital against future damages from flood, wind-storm and loss of power and water. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For Pennsylvania Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Pennsylvania. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of November 16-17, 2006. [more]
Standing Dead Tree Removal Deadline Extended to June 30

BILOXI, Miss. — The deadline for 90 percent federal funding of standing dead tree removal in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties has been extended to June 30. The extension by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) covers the whole of each of the coastal counties, not just areas affected by storm surge. [more]
Nearly 12 Million Cubic Yards Of Storm-Related Debris Removed From Streets And Properties Of Orleans Parish

NEW ORLEANS, La. — An unprecedented volume of debris created by hurricanes Katrina and Rita is being removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]
Assistance to Disaster Victims Soars In Past Week

ORLANDO, Fla. — Just three weeks after devastating tornadoes struck four Central Florida counties many victims have another reason to breathe just a little bit easier. Over the last seven days, the total of federal assistance more than doubled to exceed $13 million in approved funding for these storms and for the Feb. 8, 2007, declaration for prior Christmas storms. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For Oregon Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Oregon. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Oregon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Oregon to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding during the period of December 14-15, 2006. [more]
Distinguished Guests Visit FEMA Facilities

BILOXI, Miss. — Cabinet officials from the Japanese government visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Biloxi Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). The delegation met with TRO chief of staff Alec Watson and program section chiefs to discuss emergency management methods and the experiences of the senior staff following Hurricane Katrina. The officials met previously with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency staff and toured their Emergency Operations Center in Pearl, Miss. [more]
Disaster Recovery Centers Closed Sundays

ORLANDO, Fla. — Recovery officials announced a new weekly schedule for the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) serving the four counties declared eligible for state-federal disaster assistance programs to help homeowners, renters and businesses recover from storm-related damage or loss. [more]
Christmas Storm Victims Urged To Register:

ORLANDO, Fla. — Teams of state and federal community-relations disaster specialists are making a coordinated effort to contact individuals who received Red Cross housing assistance vouchers after the Dec. 25, 2006 tornado and local flooding in Volusia County . The Feb. 8, 2007 presidential disaster declaration extended housing and other needs assistance to victims recovering from that storm. [more]
Visit A Disaster Recovery Center This Weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 2,200 survivors of the two recent federally-declared disasters in North Central Florida have registered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The declarations cover the December 25 tornado and flooding in Volusia County and the swirl of storms that hit Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties on February 2. [more]
Deadline Passed, Assistance Funds Still Being Processed

LACEY, Wash. — Even though the opportunity to register for federal and state assistance passed on Feb. 12, applicant needs continue to be processed. To date, more than $4,528,389 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery assistance have been disbursed. Currently, 2,388 people have applied for FEMA assistance and 1,119 applicants for assistance were seen at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). [more]
Disaster Recovery and Welcome Home Centers Close For Holidays

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and the Welcome Home Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of President's Day and Tuesday, Feb. 20, for Mardi Gras. [more]
Be Prepared: Tornadoes

Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. They can appear suddenly without warning and can be invisible until dust and debris are picked up or a funnel cloud appears. Planning and practicing specifically how and where you take shelter is a matter of survival. Be prepared to act quickly. [more]
Flood Insurance: Top 10 Things Every Homeowner Should Know

1. Everyone lives in a flood zone. [more]
Debris Removal On Private Property Up To Owner

ORLANDO, Fla. — State and federal recovery officials remind private property owners with disaster-related debris it is the responsibility of the property owner to move it to curbside for pickup. Certain types of debris may be hazardous, and should not be handled by private property owners. [more]
Be Prepared: Five Steps to Protect Your Family During a Disaster

Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another and review what you will do in different situations. Everyone should know what to do in case all family members are not together. Discussing emergency plans ahead of time reduces fear and anxiety and ensures everyone knows how to respond. Consider a plan where each family member calls, or e-mails, the same friend or relative in the event of an emergency. [more]
Flooding May Add to Recent Kansas Winter Storm Disaster

TOPEKA, Kansas — The western Kansas storm of Dec. 28-31 caused an estimated $362 million worth of damage, but there’s a possibility of even more damage – the tons of snow and ice it left behind could cause flood damage when the thaw sets in. Spring flooding is always a possibility in the Midwest, and it’s wise to prepare for it. [more]
Public Assistance Available To 19 Washington Counties

LACEY, Wash. — The President has declared a major disaster declaration for 19 Washington counties as a result of the severe winter storms, landslides and mudslides of Dec. 14-15. Under this declaration the Public Assistance (PA) program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is made available to entities in the following counties: Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum. [more]
Applicant Briefings For Local Officials Begin Disaster Recovery In 18 Illinois Counties

PEORIA, Ill. — State and Federal officials will hold seven briefings to help State, eligible local governments and private non-profit organizations in 18 counties apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the Nov. 30 to Dec.1 severe winter storm. [more]
FEMA and State Schedule Briefings for Larimer County Officials on Emergency Assistance

Littleton , Colo. — Colorado Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) representatives and Colorado disaster recovery officials announced today the scheduled briefing for local Larimer County officials interested in applying for federal disaster assistance in the wake of Colorado snowstorms during the period of December 18-22 [more]
FEMA Seeks Applicants For The National Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants who wish to be considered by the FEMA Administrator to sit on the National Advisory Council. [more]
First Travel Trailers Reach Tornado Survivors

ORLANDO, Fla. — They came in one by one attached to a pick-up truck with the word Cavalier adorning the white front of each travel trailer unit in tow. They were the first emergency housing units to arrive after the February 2 tornadoes. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For Washington Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Washington. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Washington to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm, landslides, and mudslides during the period of December 14-15, 2006. [more]
FEMA Searches For Rental Resources To Aid Evacuees

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is searching for housing resources throughout Louisiana to help disaster victims move out of FEMA-provided temporary housing or return home from other states. [more]
Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disaster recovery officials encourage residents and businesses dealing with tornado damage and loss to adopt a take-charge action plan to help speed the possibility of obtaining state and federal disaster aid: [more]
FEMA Federal Career Intern Program Job Fair

ver 50 Excepted Service* career ladder positions starting at the GS-9 ($46,041) some with a promotion potential up to the GS-13 [more]
FEMA and State Of Florida Address Temporary Housing Needs

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Florida are working together to provide temporary housing for the victims of the February 2 tornadoes in Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties. One solution involves bringing in travel trailers to house people displaced by the storms. [more]
Federal Aid Programs For Disaster Recovery

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush’s major disaster declaration. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Illinois

WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm from November 30 to December 1, 2006. [more]
Last Chance to Register for Disaster Assistance for the November 2-11 Flooding

LACEY, Wash. — Monday is the last day for those affected by the November 2-11 floods to register for disaster assistance from the state or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) deadline also is Feb. 12. [more]
Hamilton County to Get More Federal Disaster Aid

TOPEKA, Kansas — Hamilton County will receive federal aid money for snow removal costs in the wake of the Dec. 28-31 winter storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. Hamilton joins 11 other counties that are eligible for snow removal assistance after suffering record or near-record snowfall during the storm. [more]
Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended

COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the request of officials with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) yesterday extended the deadline to March 1, 2007, for the state, local governments, and certain private non-profit entities affected by the January 2007 ice storm to apply for FEMA's Public Assistance program. [more]
Florida Recovery Pace Accelerates:

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $1,899,654 to help Floridians recover from the deadly tornadoes and storms that struck the state. As of close of business, February 8, 1631 residents had registered with FEMA for some form of disaster assistance, including financial grants, and other disaster-related services. [more]
Additional Disaster Assistance Available for Missouri Counties

COLUMBIA , Mo. — Additional federal disaster aid will be available for infrastructure repairs in 25 Missouri counties hard hit by the January ice storm, disaster recovery officials said today. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Florida

WASHINGTON - Based on additional information collected by state, local and federal disaster assessment teams, the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Florida to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on December 25, 2006. [more]
Hurricane Katrina Mississippi Recovery Update

BILOXI, Miss. — The recovery effort remains strong throughout Mississippi as families rebuild their homes, communities and lives. [more]
Larimer And Las Animas Counties Added

Littleton, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal snow emergency funds have been made available to help Larimer County cover specific costs related to the severe winter storm of Dec. 18 – 22. Additionally, Las Animas County, which was already included in the declaration for the storm of Dec. 18 – 22, has been added to also cover specific costs related to the severe winter storm of Dec. 28 – 31. [more]
FEMA Awards $2.59M to Strengthen Beaumont Hospital

AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,598,750 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to the State of Texas to strengthen Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital against future damages from flood, wind-storm and loss of power and water. [more]
Homeland Security Establishing A National Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security today announced the establishment of the National Advisory Council, which is being created to advise the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on all aspects of emergency management in an effort to ensure close coordination with all involved. [more]
Disaster Application Deadline Approaches

ALBANY, N.Y. — Southern Tier homeowners, renters and businesses in Broome and Chenango counties who sustained damage from the November severe storms and flooding have only two weeks left to register for disaster assistance. [more]
Florida Tornado Declaration Expanded

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expanding the federal aid available in the Florida tornado recovery. [more]
FEMA and SEMA Help Local Communities on the Road to Recovery

COLUMBIA , Mo. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are partnering with local officials to help Missouri communities recover after the recent ice storms. [more]
FEMA and SEMA Help Local Communities on the Road to Recovery

COLUMBIA , Mo. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are partnering with local officials to help Missouri communities recover after the recent ice storms. [more]
Florida Tornado Survivors Getting Help

ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports the following assistance numbers for the Florida tornadoes, FEMA-1679-DR: [more]
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers: Bringing Help Directly To Neighborhoods, Survivors

ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten specially-equipped vehicles tabbed Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) are now in central Florida, where they are playing a key role as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps state and local recovery from last week’s tornadoes. [more]
NOPD Receives FEMA Funds for Communications Equipment Damaged by Katrina

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have announced $2.26 million in reimbursement funds for repairs to the New Orleans Police Department’s communications equipment damaged by Hurricane Katrina. [more]
Public Comment Period Initiated For The National Incident Management System Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the review period for the public to comment on the assessments made to improve the effectiveness of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). A comprehensive review of both NIMS and the National Response Plan (NRP) was initiated in September 2006 with federal departments and agencies, state, local and tribal authorities, and the public and private sectors, including national associations. [more]
FEMA Partnering With Florida To Help Its Citizens Recover

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Florida are working together to help the state’s citizens recover from last week’s tornadoes. [more]
Preliminary Damage Assessments Continue In Storm-Affected Neighborhoods

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) continue this week in counties affected by the severe winter storms that began on Jan. 12. These assessments are first-hand surveys conducted by teams of federal, state and local emergency management personnel to determine the type and amount of damage that governments and individuals may have suffered. [more]
Grand Opening Of The Welcome Home Center

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the grand opening of the ‘Welcome Home Center,’ Jan. 25, 2007, at its location at 1250 Poydras, on the 14th floor, in downtown Grand Opening Of The Welcome Home CenterNew Orleans. [more]
Two Declarations Deliver Public Assistance to Seven Oklahoma Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Oklahoma State Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announce seven Oklahoma counties eligible for Public Assistance authorized under two separate major Presidential declarations. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Oklahoma to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms during the period of January 12-26, 2007. [more]
Hurricane Rita Disaster Aid And Loans Top $988 Million

AUSTIN, Texas — Individuals and families in Texas affected by Hurricane Rita have received more than $988 million in disaster assistance, including grants from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). [more]
Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended

COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the request of officials with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) yesterday extended the deadline to February 15, 2007, for the state, local governments, and certain private non-profit entities affected by the late 2006 winter storm to apply for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. [more]
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Oklahoma to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 28-30, 2006. [more]
Puerto Rico Governor Teams with FEMA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governor Anibal Acevedo Vilá, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, will purchase nearly 12,000 flood insurance policies for floodplain residents through an Executive Order. These policies will be good for three years, after that time policies must be maintained by the property owner to qualify for Federal disaster assistance. [more]

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