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 Disaster Recovery Center To Close In Kahoka And Hours To Change For Operating Centers On July 28

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- After serving Clark County, the Disaster Recovery Center at the Clark County Middle School, 384 N. Jefferson in Kahoka will end operations at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. However, until that date the center will remain open with service hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. -  more information

 Tips To Speed Disaster Assistance

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State and federal officials, who are helping Missourians recover from the devastation of the June severe storms and flooding, have some tips to speed disaster aid. -  more information

 What to Expect After Registering For Assistance with FEMA

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- If you've registered for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), expect a phone call from one of the agency's representatives to inspect the damage. On-site inspections are an important early step that helps speed aid to homeowners and renters affected by the recent flooding. -  more information

 Nebraskans Have Less Than Four Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Aid

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraskans who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that swept the state from May 22 - June 24, 2008 have less than four weeks to apply for disaster aid. The last day to register is Tuesday August 19, 2008. -  more information

 Disaster Recovery Center in Ceresco Closes Tomorrow, July 23:

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- The State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers located in Ceresco, Omaha and Schuyler Counties are closing. Centers in Buffalo and Dawson remain open. -  more information

 Nebraska gets more than $2.6 Million in Disaster Aid for Individuals and Business Owners

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- More than $2.6 million in disaster aid is approved for Nebraska individuals and business owners who sustained damage during the storms, tornadoes and flooding that hammered the state from May 22 to June 24, 2008. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said to date, more than 2,000 people registered for disaster aid. -  more information

 Maine Disaster Assistance Tops $5 Million for Spring Floods

AUGUSTA, Maine - According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), more than $5,139,716 in assistance has been approved following the severe storms and flooding that struck the northern and mid-coast regions of Maine this spring. Of that total, more than $1.9 million in grants and loans have been provided to Maine households.

 National Disaster Housing Strategy

 The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act called for a National Disaster Housing Strategy and provided FEMA with the opportunity to describe how the Nation provides housing to those affected by disasters and chart a new direction to better meet the needs of disaster victims and communities. A draft version of the Strategy is available for public comment and is being reviewed by key partner, including FEMA's National Advisory Committee, the National Council on Disabilities, Federal Departments and Agencies, the American Red Cross and organizations representing tribal, State and local governments for review and comment. -  more information

 Draft National Disaster Housing Strategy Released For Public Comment

 The Strategy calls for a National Disaster Housing Task Force, which is jointly led by FEMA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National American Red Cross and includes experts from all levels of government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations. The Task Force will focus full time attention on disaster housing, developing operational plans, building disaster housing capabilities, and achieving the vision and goals of the Strategy. -  more information

 FEMA Preparing for Hurricane Dolly

 As Tropical Storm Cristobal veers away from the Atlantic coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun preparations for Tropical Storm Dolly. -  more information

 SBA Loans- Not Just For Businesses

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available for homeowners and residents, as well as businesses and private non-profit organizations, in the disaster-designated counties of Andrew, Cass, Clark, Gentry, Greene, Holt, Johnson Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Livingston, Marion, Nodaway, Pike, Ralls, St. Charles, Stone, Taney, Vernon and Webster said federal and state disaster officials. -  more information

 Registering With FEMA First Step In Recovery Process For Ten Added Counties

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should be the first step toward recovery for Missouri residents in the recently added counties of Andrew, Cass, Greene, Holt, Johnson, Nodaway, Stone, Taney, Vernon and Webster who suffered damages from the severe storms and flooding that began June 1. -  more information

 Agencies, Don't Wait To Request Public Assistance

 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- At the request of Governor Daniels, governmental agencies affected by the recent storms, tornadoes and flooding have been given a 30 day extension to notify the State they wish to participate in the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program. Agencies and eligible nonprofits should get their requests in as soon as possible. -  more information

 One Week Left to Register for FEMA Tornado Aid in Hinds County

 ATLANTA, Ga. -- Families and individuals in Hinds County, who suffered damage from the severe storms and tornadoes of April 4, have one more week to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline is Monday, July 28. -  more information

 Disaster Assistance for Georgians Nears $4 Million

 ATLANTA, Ga. -- It's not too late to apply if you were among the thousands of Georgians affected by the May 11-12 tornadoes and storms. You have until midnight Tuesday, July 22, to register for federal disaster assistance, according to officials from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). -  more information

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