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Disaster recovery center opening in Kentucky’s McLean County
Disaster recovery center opening in Kentucky's McLean County
June 2, 2011
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Arkansas disaster assistance nears $18 million
Nearly $18 million in state and federal disaster funds have been awarded to eligible individuals and families to assist with their recovery, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on June 2.
June 2, 2011
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Videos of Louisiana flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released on June 2 videos of Louisiana flooding. The emergency declaration (EM-3322) was declared on May 6, 2011. Click on the video below to see footage from a survivor of the Joplin, Mo., tornado. To see several additional videos, go to http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/collections/1524. [kaltura-widget wid=”kok1jgxyeg” width=”400″ height=”365″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /]
June 2, 2011
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Public assistance applicant briefings set for Minnesota counties, Red Lake tribal nation
Disaster officials in Minnesota will hold applicant briefings to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in Beltrami, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau counties and the Red Lake Tribal Nation apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the flooding that occurred March 16-May 25.
June 2, 2011
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Thanking the heroes of Joplin, Mo.
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) blog: Rich Serino, FEMA deputy administrator, on the heroes of relief efforts in tornado-stricken Joplin, Mo.: “…Response and recovery in Joplin has truly been a “whole community” effort. Lives have been saved, and there are so many great examples of what individuals, business owners, volunteer organizations, and government […]
June 2, 2011
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FEMA approves 5 more counties for assistance
More Tennessee counties are eligible for assistance for losses due to the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and associated flooding from April 25 to April 28, 2011. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved five more counties for Individual Assistance and 25 more counties for Public Assistance. The addition of Carroll, Crockett, Hardin, Henry and […]
June 2, 2011
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FEMA housing mission planning team in Missouri
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) housing mission planning team is on the ground in Missouri to support the state in meeting its objectives of finding temporary suitable and functional housing in the communities impacted by the recent severe weather, the government agency announced on June 1. Emergency assistance workers have been conducting call-outs to […]
June 2, 2011
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TRB: Disaster guide bids solicited
The Transportation Research Board is soliciting bids to create a “Guide to Regional Transportation Planning for Disasters, Emergencies and Significant Events.” Bids on the $250,000 project, which is expected to take 15 months to complete, review and revise, are due on July 6th. The guide, which will segue off a 2010 publication directed toward state […]
May 31, 2011
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Bill calls for fairness in federal disaster contracts
Rep. Charles W. Boustany Jr. (R- La.) has introduced legislation that would “ensure efficiency and fairness in the awarding to federal contracts in connection with natural disaster reconstruction efforts.” Introduced May 5, H.R. 1766, also called the “Local Disaster Contracting Fairness Act of 2011,” the act would stipulate that an executive agency head cannot enter […]
May 31, 2011
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Disaster assistance for Missouri victims
In the wake of devastating tornadoes that struck southwest Missouri on May 22, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended disaster assistance to individuals and families in Jasper and Newton counties in the Joplin area. Among the declarations granted by the federal government agency, a public assistance declaration will cover costs associated with debris […]
May 24, 2011
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$1 million in quick-release emergency relief funds available for flood damage from spring snowmelt in Minnesota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has made $1 million in quick-release emergency funds immediately available to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to continue repairing roads and bridges damaged by floods as a result of this spring’s snowmelt.
May 24, 2011
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May 22-28 is Hurricane Preparedness Week
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Region 6 is joining its federal, state and local partners in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to commemorate Hurricane Preparedness Week by sharing critical information about the 2011 Hurricane Season which starts on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30.
May 23, 2011
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases work plan for fiscal 2011 civil works appropriation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released its work plan for the Army Civil Works program through the end of fiscal year 2011 (FY11). The work plan details how USACE will execute the $5.065 billion Civil Works appropriation it received on April 15 when President Barack Obama signed Public Law 112-10, the Department […]
May 23, 2011
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DisasterHousingSearch.org links disaster victims with emergency housing hosts
Established six years ago as a free service to connect victims of Hurricane Katrina and subsequent tropical storms with homeowners volunteering to provide free temporary housing, HurricaneHousingSearch.org is now available to people driven from their homes by natural disasters of any kind under its new name, DisasterHousingSearch.org.
May 23, 2011
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Nissan Americas donates $115,000 to American Red Cross for relief efforts in the South
In response to the catastrophic storms and tornadoes that recently hit six Southern states, Nissan Americas is making an immediate $115,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross. The funds will be used to assist the American Red Cross to provide food, clothing and shelter to victims of the disaster.
May 23, 2011
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FEMA issues advice for Mississippi residents
Mississippi residents affected by the recent tornadoes and flooding are urged by FEMA to be alert for and report potential fraud during recovery and rebuilding efforts. Those who suspect anyone — contractor, inspector, disaster survivor or someone posing as any of these — of committing fraudulent activities should call the Disaster Fraud Hotline toll-free at […]
May 20, 2011
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Mississippi: Avoid hiring unlicensed contractors
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is warning consumers about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors following a disaster. Unscrupulous, unlicensed contractors often prey on victims of natural disasters. Consumers can protect themselves by using MSBOC’s resources to check a contractor’s license status and history. Don’t let a natural disaster result in a man-made one […]
May 19, 2011
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Check out the Disaster Contractors Network Blog
Ryan Lombardo, head of operations at Lombardo Management General Contractors, headquartered in Atlanta, speaks from 20 years of experience on the Disaster Contractors Network Blog. Here’s an excerpt: “A lot of people get into disaster contracting because they see a real need and want to feel it and make a lot of money doing it. […]
May 19, 2011
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