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 First Steps To Disaster Recovery

 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When President Obama declared a disaster after the mid-July severe storms, flooding and mudslides, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) began working together to help people in the Commonwealth recover. -  more information

 FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues

 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- On Monday July 12, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched an All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in hardware stores to advise people on how to rebuild implementing mitigation measures and prevent future damages. More than 1,600 persons have been reached and this effort will continue in stores located in the 10 municipalities designated to receive federal aid under FEMAÂ’s Public Assistance program for Infrastructure damages, after the May 26-31, 2010 storms and flooding event. -  more information

 Six Counties Added To Disaster Declaration

 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Six additional counties have been designated for all categories of Public Assistance as part of MinnesotaÂ’s federal disaster declaration, according to officials from the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). -  more information

 FEMA's Ready Campaign And Citizen Corps Encourage Participation In The National Preparedness Month Coalition

 WASHINGTON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that to date more than 1,900 national, regional, tribal, state and local organizations and businesses have pledged their support and joined the 2010 National Preparedness Month (NPM) Coalition. This is approximately 200 more than last year at this time. The registration for the Coalition continues through September. -  more information

 FEMA, Cal EMA approve $52,864 for Imperial County agencies to aid in winter storm disaster recovery

 Pasadena, CA. - Three Imperial County public agencies are being granted $52,864* in Public Assistance (PA) funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) for disaster recovery associated with the severe winter storms that swept the state in January and February. -  more information

 Insurance And Local Resources Key To Individual Recovery Effort

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Individuals and families recovering from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began June 1 have access to a number of local and state resources that will help them get back on their feet. -  more information

 More Disaster Public Assistance Briefings Scheduled For Local Governments

 Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials scheduled a series of applicant briefings in August to help local governments and eligible private nonprofit organizations apply for federal disaster recovery assistance. These briefings are open to representatives of the declared counties affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on June 1. -  more information

 Watch For Scams, Fraud Following Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Survivors recovering from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began in June are urged to beware of scam artists that prey on othersÂ’ misfortunes, cautioned state and federal officials. -  more information

 Federal Aid Programs For State Of Iowa Disaster Recovery

 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President ObamaÂ’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of Iowa. -  more information

 President Declares Major Disaster For Iowa

 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last night announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck -  more information

 Federal Disaster Assistance Available In Pike County

 ATLANTA, Ga. -- People in Pike County, Ky., are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance from the Commonwealth and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as they recover from severe storms, flooding, and mudslides that struck Kentucky beginning July 17. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on July 23 that made Pike County eligible for federal disaster assistance. -  more information

 Disaster Recovery Centers Operating Monday – Friday

 BEAVER, W. Va. – Disaster Recovery Centers will no longer be open on weekends. They are now operating Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to help West Virginians recover from the severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that hit the state in June. -  more information

 FEMA Administrator Fugate Addresses National Summit On Disability Policy

 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today addressed the National Summit on Disability Policy 2010. Fugate talked about the progress the emergency management community has made to integrate the needs of people with disabilities into all planning for disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and about FEMA's work to coordinate with state and local officials to ensure inclusiveness at all levels of emergency management. Fugate was joined by Marcie Roth, Director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination. -  more information

 Federal Aid Programs For State Of Idaho Disaster Recovery

 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President ObamaÂ’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of Idaho. -  more information

 President Declares Major Disaster for Idaho

 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Idaho and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 2-10, 2010. -  more information

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