March 2007

Federal Aid Programs For Iowa 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 emergency declaration issued for Iowa. [more]

President Declares Emergency Disaster For Iowa

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 Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record snow and near record snow during the period of February 28 to March 2, 2007. [more]

FEMA: Two Weeks to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

PASADENA, Calif. — Those who lost work because of January's crop freeze only have two more weeks to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, state and federal officials announced today. [more]

Disaster Planning Is Up To You

CORDELE, Ga. — The recent severe storms and tornadoes that ravaged southwest Georgia should serve as a reminder to all Georgia residents that each household needs to have a disaster preparedness plan, said officials at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]

Over $7 Million in Disaster Aid Approved for Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — More than $7.4 million has been approved for assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses, announced officials of Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as of close of business Wednesday, March 28. [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $513,000 To Repair, Improve June Flood Washout Problem To Gulf Road In Rome

ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to a section of Gulf Road in Rome, Oneida County, damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

Disaster Recovery Continues With $5.35 Million in Aid Approved

CORDELE, Ga. — Disaster recovery grants, loans, and Public Assistance funds approved for Georgia families, individuals, business owners, and local governments since President Bush's March 3 disaster declaration now total more than $5.35 million. [more]

Applicants May Appeal Denial Letters

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Applicants who received a denial letter stating that they are ineligible for disaster assistance can follow a process to appeal this decision, said recovery officials at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $184,000 Project to Repair, Improve June Flood Damages That Threatens Road in Barton

ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to Old Barton Road in the Town of Barton , Tioga County , damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

FEMA Helping Florida Fight Polk County Wildfire

ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help Florida fight the 53 Big Pine Fire in Polk County. [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $262,000 Project to Repair, Improve June Flooding Damage Site in Groton

ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to a storm water culvert on Spring Street Extension in Groton, Tompkins County, damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $270,000 Project To Replace, Improve Hamilton County Flood Damaged Bridge

ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to the Wells Road bridge that crosses Jimmy Creek in Hamilton County damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $125,000 Project To Repair, Improve June Flood Damaged Road In Stratford

ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to Mallet Hill Road in the Town of Stratford, Fulton County, damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

Four More Counties Added For Storm Aid; DRC Opening In Sylvester

CORDELE, Ga. – Following review of additional damage assessments, four additional Georgia counties are now eligible for disaster assistance, officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency announced today. [more]

Disaster Loan Outreach Center To Close In St. Martin Parish

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close the Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) located at the St. Martin Parish Fire Training Center, 1035 Ruth Bridge Hwy, on Thursday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. To date, SBA has approved more than $3.6 million in low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damage as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Feb. 12 and 13 in Jefferson, Orleans and St. Martin parishes. [more]

Iowa Receives Presidential Disaster Declaration for Mahaska and Polk Counties

URBANDALE, IA — Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that Mahaska and Polk Counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties affected by recent severe winter weather. This presidential disaster enables public agencies to be eligible to receive federal disaster aid. [more]

Alabama Disaster Assistance Expands To Include Jefferson County

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Homeowners, renters and business owners in Jefferson County who suffered damage as a result of the March 1 severe storms and tornadoes are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance. [more]

Port Sulphur Water Treatment Plant Receives Fema Funds

NEW ORLEANS, La. — When Hurricane Katrina raged through the state over a year and a half ago, thousands of citizens throughout the area were left without essential services. One of the many facilities damaged by the storm was the water treatment plant in Port Sulphur. With the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), additional funds have now been obligated to return this vital service to the community. [more]

FEMA?s Good Neighbor Approach Aids in Cross-Border Response

Recently, Sonja Nieuwejaar from FEMA’s Office of International Affairs spoke to the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, an independent federal committee that advises the president and congress on environmental and infrastructure issues along the U.S. border with Mexico. [more]

SEMO, FEMA Approve $82,000 Project to Repair,Improve June Flood Damaged Park in Mcgraw

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Repairs to Bennett Street Park in the Village of McGraw, Cortland County, damaged during the June 2006 flooding were designed to a higher standard, and may be less vulnerable to future flooding. [more]

FEMA Funding Aids St. Mary Parish In Updating Hazard Mitigation Plan

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved funding to update St. Mary Parish government’s existing hazard mitigation plan. [more]

$5.8 Million In Disaster Aid Approved For Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In less than three weeks since President Bush declared a major disaster for the State of Alabama, significant amounts of federal aid have begun to flow into the affected areas. [more]

Enterprise Disaster Recovery Center Changes Schedule

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Disaster Recovery Center in Enterprise will be closed this Sunday, March 25, and will reopen on Monday morning. [more]

FEMA Teams Visit Counties; Disaster Office Opens in Pasadena

PASADENA, Calif. — FEMA announced Thursday, March 22, 2007, that it opened its headquarters in Pasadena for the newly-declared disaster covering job losses from crop freezes in 12 California counties. [more]

Westwego Disaster Recovery Center To Close Saturday

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at 1200 Avenue D in Westwego is scheduled to close on Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Over the past three weeks the center provided homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the severe storms and tornadoes of Feb. 12 and 13 with valuable recovery information from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). [more]

March 22 Is Flood Insurance Day

BILOXI, Miss. — This week the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sponsoring the 2007 National Flood Safety Awareness Week ( www.floodsafety.noaa.gov ). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) joins with NOAA to support the week, especially Flood Insurance Day, Thursday, March 22. Now is the perfect time to remind Mississippi residents about flood risks and how to prepare and protect themselves as hurricane season approaches. [more]

Disaster Aid Grows to $3.3 Million

CORDELE, Ga. — An additional $1 million in disaster-recovery grants and loans has been approved since March 15, officials of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today. [more]

Federal And State Disaster Aid May Cover Personal Losses

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the recovery continues from the March 1 tornadoes, federal and state officials want you to know you may be eligible for assistance to cover uninsured personal losses that resulted from the storms. [more]

Sumter County Disaster Recovery Center to Close Saturday

CORDELE, Ga. — After helping more than 1,700 people affected by severe storms and tornadoes in southwest Georgia , the Sumter County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will close Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m., state and federal officials announced today. [more]

Statement of R. David Paulison

Good morning Chairwoman Norton, and members of the Committee. [more]

Housing Resource Helps Landlords and Displaced Families

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to compile a listing of housing resources throughout Louisiana to aid victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in their search to find rental properties. [more]

Volunteers Make a Difference in Disaster Relief

CORDELE, Ga. — Help for storm- and tornado-impacted Georgians has come from all sources. [more]

Washington's Mitigation Measures Pay off in Major Savings

LACEY, Wash — Over nearly 30 years, millions of dollars have been spent to relocate or elevate over 100 residences in the town of Snoqualmie . Much of the money came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). HMGP funding, which is administered by the State, provided between 75 percent of the cost to elevate a home. [more]

Change Of Address Needed For FEMA Applicants

CORDELE, Ga. — You may have mail. When recent severe storms and tornadoes displaced people from their homes and businesses, some of them may have been too busy to submit a new change of address. Without the newest change of address, mail cannot be forwarded and may cause important information or checks to be returned as undeliverable. [more]

Inspectors Continue To Visit Damaged Properties In Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Homeowners and renters who have applied for assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Feb. 12 and 13 will hear soon from damage inspectors. [more]

Weather Radios Cost Little, Save Lives

CORDELE, Ga. — Weather radios that cost as little as $20 can save lives. [more]

Chateau De Notre Dame Nursing Home Recuperates From Katrina With Help From Fema Funds

NEW ORLEANS, La. — When Hurricane Katrina ripped through Louisiana in August of 2005, the Chateau de Notre Dame nursing facility in New Orleans was one of its many casualties. Today, with the help of funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the nursing home is once again open and ready to serve the city’s retired and elderly citizens. [more]

FEMA Funds Hazard Mitigation Plan For Port Of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La. — A recently approved grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will help the state of Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners develop a hazard mitigation plan that will ensure port facilities are better protected against future storms, hurricanes or other potential disasters. [more]

Rebuild Safer And Stronger Structures

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Winds of destruction will inevitably blow. But structures can be built, rebuilt or even retrofitted to withstand more of these dangerous winds, according to mitigation experts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]

Disaster Recovery Centers In Henry and Dale Counties To Close Wednesday: One Open In Enterprise

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Henry and Dale Counties will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, due to reduced activity, officials from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today. [more]

Get The Facts About FEMA

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — According to officials with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the best source for information following a disaster is federal, state and voluntary agencies. Here are answers to some frequent questions: [more]

New Housing Resource Available for Displaced Families

AUSTIN, Texas — A new housing resource is available online to help individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The Housing Portal website, operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides listings of available rental property throughout the United States. [more]

Disaster Recovery Centers And Helpline Will Be Closed On Sundays

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The three remaining Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened to assist Louisiana residents and business owners affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Feb. 12 and 13, will be closed on Sundays beginning March 18, said officials from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). [more]

Federal Aid Programs For Iowa 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 Iowa. [more]

President Declares Major Disaster For Iowa

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 Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms during the period of February 23 to March 2, 2007. [more]

FEMA Seeks Reports About "Safe-Rooms"

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Having a “Safe-Room” can save lives and prevent injuries from tornadoes and severe storms. If your family has built a safe-room and used it for shelter during the March 1, 2007, tornadoes, the Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would like to hear about your experience. There may be an opportunity to use your story to encourage others to install safe-rooms. To report about safe-room use, please call FEMA at (334) 274-8819. Please note this telephone number is exclusively for reports about safe rooms. For all other FEMA-related matters, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) , TTY 1-800-462-7585 . Information may also be found at www.fema.gov . [more]

Business Owners Should Prepare In Advance For Disasters

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Small business owners that prepare in advance for disasters have a greater chance of returning to pre-disaster operating levels. “Prepared businesses are able to recover faster and with less financial loss than those that are not disaster-ready,” said Lee Champagne, federal coordinating officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]

SBA Applications ? An Important Link To Recovery

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The tornadoes and severe storms of March 1 left hundreds of Alabama residents with destroyed or damaged dwellings, vehicles, appliances, furniture, clothing and other personal property. Personal insurance is the first source of recovery to repair or replace lost or damaged property. For those who are uninsured or underinsured for their storm-related losses, help may be available through federal agency grant and loan programs. [more]

A Dream Deferred and Restored

BILOXI, Miss. — Nestled in the dense woods along Highway 49 in southern Mississippi is the culmination and fulfillment of one man's dream and legacy. He dreamed of a place where African-American children would not only receive a first-class education, but skills to shape their adolescent minds into productive, socially conscious and highly educated young adults. [more]

FEMA Closely Monitoring Winooski River Ice Jam

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Federal Aid Programs for Indiana Emergency 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 emergency disaster declaration issued for Indiana. [more]

President Declares Emergency Disaster for Indiana

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 Indiana . The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record snow and near record snow during the period of February 12-14, 2007. [more]

President Declares Major Disaster for California

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 California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe freeze during the period of January 11-17, 2007. [more]

Federal Aid Programs for California 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 California. [more]

Recovery Proceeds; Some DRCs to Close; Taylor to Open

CORDELE, Ga. — Three of the five state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers established to aid those affected by the severe storms and tornadoes of March 1-2 will close this week and another is opening, officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) announced today. [more]

Disaster Housing Assistance Available; No Need to Delay Cleanup of Damaged Property

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Individuals and families whose homes were damaged as a result of the tornadoes of March 1 may be eligible for disaster housing assistance, according to disaster recovery officials. Housing assistance is one of the programs available to Alabama residents in Coffee, Wilcox, Henry, Dale, Montgomery and Dallas counties. [more]

Debris Cleanup is a Major Job for Storm-Hit Areas

COLUMBIA, Mo. — An army of workers in dump trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, knuckle boom trucks and other equipment is scouring disaster-struck Missouri , clearing and disposing of more than 3 million cubic yards of debris left by the ice storms that hammered the state in this winter. [more]

Volunteer Agency Assistance Available

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Louisiana residents who suffered losses from the Feb. 12 and 13 severe storms and tornadoes and continue to have unmet needs may seek help through a number of volunteer groups coordinated by a long-term recovery committee. [more]

FEMA Provides Public Assistance

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing public assistance grants and technical assistance to help several counties recover from the severe impacts of Alabama 's March 1 tornadoes. Public assistance helps public entities pay for damage to the public infrastructure. [more]

More Than $2.4 Million Approved For Louisiana Residents

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Two weeks after severe storms and tornadoes struck Jefferson, Orleans and St. Martin parishes, the federal government approved more than $2.4 million in disaster assistance funds, announced officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). [more]

FEMA?s FY 2008 Budget Request

The FY 2008 budget request represents the first combined budget to incorporate the components of the Department of Homeland Security’s Preparedness Directorate that transferred to FEMA as directed by the FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. As such, analyses of the requested $8.02 billion in funding requested presents a cohesive picture of how the newly redesigned FEMA will be funded and operate. [more]

More Than a Half Million Dollars in Assistance Issued in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In only five days since President Bush declared six Alabama counties eligible for Individual Assistance, $507,367 in disaster assistance has been approved to help those affected by the tornadoes of March 1, state and federal officials announced today. [more]

Spring Ahead To Prepare For Disasters!

SEATTLE. Wash. — The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages all Americans to use the change to daylight savings time this weekend as a reminder to implement emergency preparedness measures to address all hazards including fire safety precautions that will keep you and your family safe at home. For years, fire departments and safety officials have worked to remind citizens as they move their clocks ahead, to also change those smoke alarm batteries through their homes. According to FEMA Regional Director Susan Reinertson, adjusting clocks in cars, at home and in the office is a great opportunity to review disaster response plans and restock disaster kits. [more]

New Housing Resource Available For Displaced Families

AUSTIN, Texas — A new housing resource is available online to help individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The Housing Portal website, operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides listings of available rental property throughout the United States. [more]

FEMA's "Dawg Haus" to Tour in Enterprise

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The "Dawg Haus" is coming to town to show how to build or rebuild stronger, safer structures that can withstand most tornadoes. "Dawg Haus" is the acronym the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses for its portable tornado-resistant demonstration structure. That structure and safe rooms will be on display in Enterprise, starting Saturday at Lowe's then moving March 17 to Turf & Timber. [more]

State and FEMA Schedule Briefings for Local Officials on Emergency Assistance

CORDELE, Ga. — Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) representatives and other Georgia disaster recovery officials have scheduled a briefing for local officials interested in applying for federal disaster assistance in the wake of severe storms and tornadoes that struck March 1-2, 2007. [more]

Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to Loan Outreach Center

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Federal and State disaster officials announced today that the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Breaux Bridge at the St. Martin Parish Fire Training Center , 1035 Ruth Bridge Highway , will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) beginning Monday, March 12. The DLOC will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice. [more]

One Disaster Recovery Center to Close

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Enterprise Civic Center Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will permanently close at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2007, according to recovery officials from Alabama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This center opened March 3 and responded to more than 260 visitors including area homeowners, renters and business owners about disaster assistance programs. [more]

FEMA Supports State to Implement International Building Codes

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The state of Louisiana will now have funds to train code officials and members of the building industry to accurately implement building codes across the state, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). [more]

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Camilla and Roberta, Georgia

CORDELE, Ga. — The state of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in two additional locations for people affected by the March 1-2, 2007, severe storms and tornadoes. [more]

Alabama Federal Assistance Declaration Expanded

ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expanding the federal aid available in Alabama associated with severe storms and tornadoes that struck March 1, 2007. Six counties now qualify for Individual Assistance and three for Public Assistance. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. [more]

Georgia Federal Assistance Declaration Expanded

ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expanding the federal aid available in Georgia associated with severe storms and tornadoes that struck March 1-2, 2007. Six counties now qualify for Individual Assistance and nine for Public Assistance. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. [more]

Jonathan Sarubbi Named Director Of FEMA's Region III

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan D. Sarubbi has been appointed regional director of Region III in Philadelphia for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Director David Paulison announced today. [more]

One Week Remains for Local Officials to Request Federal Funds for Ice Damage

PEORIA, Ill. — Local officials, county agencies and certain private non-profit organizations in central and southwestern Illinois have only a week left to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to possibly be eligible for federal assistance following the severe winter storm that hit the area Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. [more]

Lower-Cost Flood Insurance Available for Lower-Risk Areas

ORLANDO, Fla. — Everyone in Florida lives in a flood zone; they just don't know it. Or, perhaps, they think a low-risk area is a no-risk area. [more]

Don't Disqualify Yourself by Not Registering

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Local, state and federal officials strongly urge Louisiana homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damages as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred Feb. 12 and 13 to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regardless of registering or receiving assistance from a previous disaster. [more]

Additional Counties Now Eligible For Public Assistance

Oklahoma City, Okla. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced today that two additional counties affected by the severe winter storms are now eligible for disaster Public Assistance. [more]

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers, Community Relations Specialists Work To Help Alabamians Recover From Tornadoes

ATLANTA, Ga. — Three specially-equipped vehicles are now in Enterprise, Ala., 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 deadly tornadoes. Each vehicle serves as a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC). [more]

Individuals And Businesses Are Encouraged To Return Their Application To SBA As Quickly As Possible

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Homeowners, renters and business owners who were issued a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application as a result of the tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on Feb. 12 and 13, should complete and return the application as quickly as possible, SBA officials said today. Doing so will ensure that each individual and family may be considered for other types of disaster assistance after SBA makes a decision on the loan request. [more]

Four Missouri Counties Added to Disaster List

COLUMBIA, Mo. — After further damage assessments, four more Missouri counties have been declared eligible for federal disaster aid for infrastructure damage sustained in the Nov. 30-Dec. 2 ice storm, disaster recovery officials said today - Callaway, Camden, Marion and Miller counties. [more]

Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Disaster-recovery officials who are helping people recover from the severe storms on February 12 and 13 in Jefferson, Orleans and St. Martin parishes have some tips to speed disaster aid. [more]

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Enterprise, Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Enterprise March 4, 2007, for people affected by the tornadoes. [more]

Second Disaster Recovery Center Opens Monday in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La. — A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Monday, March 5, in Orleans Parish to serve individuals who suffered losses from storms and tornadoes that occurred on Feb. 12 and 13 in Jefferson, Orleans and St. Martin parishes, said officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). [more]

President Declares Major Disaster For Georgia

WASHINGTON - 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 Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes during the period of March 1-2, 2007. [more]

Federal Aid Programs For Georgia 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 Georgia. [more]