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Contractor Disaster Resources: Page 3
Catholic Charities responds to North Dakota flood
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of North Dakota are coordinating with local organizations and preparing to assist with the impact of flooding in Minot.
June 27, 2011
FEMA: Alabama disaster assistance tops $100 million
More than $100 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for Alabama survivors of the spring storms and tornadoes. This amount includes funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist survivors who had storm-related losses between April 15 and May 31. Federal disaster assistance has been provided […]
June 23, 2011
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Mass. governor: Federal aid awarded to June 1 tornado victims
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick today announced federal aid has been awarded to Massachusetts individuals and businesses hardest hit by the June 1, 2011 tornados and storms. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will also provide aid in the form of reimbursement for much of the storm-related infrastructure damage, debris removal and emergency response costs incurred by local communities, eligible private non-profit organizations and state agencies.
June 20, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Federal partners continue to support Joplin tornado recovery
Recovery from any disaster is a team effort and a disaster the size of the one in Joplin, Mo. requires all hands on deck. Federal, state, and local agencies, numerous faith-based and voluntary organizations, and people from all walks of life have joined with The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The combined efforts to help Joplin recover after an EF5 tornado tore through the city more than three weeks ago. To date, 36 recovery missions have been assigned to 17 federal agencies with anticipated costs of $250 million.
June 20, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
One week left for Alabama disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistance
One week remains for Alabama disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. Survivors must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and return their U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications by Monday, June 27, to be considered for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency, FEMA and its federal partners encourage any […]
June 20, 2011
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Federal aid programs for state of Nebraska Emergency
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency disaster declaration issued for Nebraska.
June 20, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
FEMA regional office prepares for 2011 hurricane season
From the Better Roads and Equipment World, sister publication to Better Roads, Disaster Recovery Website for contractors, Departments of Transportation and others in the construction industry who are able to use this resource. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III office is making preparations for an above-normal hurricane season, which officially began on June […]
June 20, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
FEMA authorizes federal funds to help battle Georgia wildfire
FEMA authorizes federal funds to help battle Georgia wildfire
June 17, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Highway 1 reopens, winter slide closed road in April
Historic Highway 1 has been officially reopened, Caltrans officials announced on June 10. The winter slide, 7.5 miles north of the San Luis Obispo/Monterey County line and 40 miles south of Big Sur at Alder Creek, is now unobstructed to two lane traffic, 24-hours per day. The slide had completely closed the roadway to the […]
June 15, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Chrysler Foundation donates $50K to aid famlies displaced from natural disasters
The Chrysler Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Chrysler Group LLC, on June 9 announced a donation of $50,000 to aid families displaced from their homes as a result of the large number of recent natural disasters hitting many states across the country. The donation will support AmeriCares U.S. Disaster Relief Fund which provides medical aid, bottled water, hygiene products and relief supplies to survivors of tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters here at home.
June 10, 2011
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Counties added to S.D. disaster declaration
Stanley County, South Dakota, has been added to the federal disaster declaration originally signed on May 13, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on June 7. In addition, FEMA direct federal assistance is available to Clay, Union and Yankton counties. In total, 32 South Dakota counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. […]
June 9, 2011
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N.C. counties have 2 weeks left to apply for disaster help
Homeowners, renters and business owners in 19 North Carolina counties who suffered losses as a result of the April 16 tornadoes have two weeks left to apply for disaster help. June 20 is the deadline to register for Federal disaster assistance.
June 9, 2011
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S.D. National Guard uses KPI-JCI screening plant in flood relief efforts
S.D. National Guard uses KPI-JCI screening plant in flood relief efforts
June 8, 2011
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Federal disaster aid available to IL for flooding, severe storms
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on June 7 that federal disaster aid has been made available to Illinois to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area by severe storms occurring on April 19, 2011, and April 22 to May 2, 2011, and flooding resulting from those storms beginning on April 19, 2011, and continuing.
June 8, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Alabama tornado debris removal tops 4.3 million cubic yards
Throughout Alabama, the deafening sound of the April tornadoes has been replaced by the rumbling of trucks hauling debris, more than 4.3 million cubic yards of it in the last month. Recovery officials estimate more than 4.3 million cubic yards have been removed in Alabama so far, and there is a total of 10 million […]
June 8, 2011
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FEMA assistance for Oklahoma
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Oklahoma to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of May 22-25, 2011. Federal funding is available to affected individuals in the counties of Canadian, Delaware, Grady, Kingfisher, […]
June 7, 2011
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New York Corps district aiding Joplin reconstruction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Planning and Response Team has been tapped to assist with ongoing recovery efforts in Joplin, according to the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System. The Corps has been assigned by FEMA with the Critical Public Facilities Mission and will be responsible for managing the construction of […]
June 7, 2011
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“We’re still, in many cases, even further back tha
“We’re still, in many cases, even further back than Katrina, still rebuilding and paying for costs of recovery operations,” says Craig Fugate, FEMA’s administrator. “These are longer-term commitments that are ongoing in addition to the most recent disasters.” –as quoted by National Public Radio in a June 6, 2011 broadcast
June 6, 2011
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