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FEMA NEWS
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Federal Aid Provided In Support Of Presidential Declaration Of Major Disaster In Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Texas, in support of the Presidential declaration, to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Dolly beginning on July 22, 2008, and continuing.
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Federal Aid Programs for Texas 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 Texas.
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President Declares Major Disaster for Texas 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 Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Dolly beginning on July 22, 2008, and continuing.
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Close in Clarksville and Hannibal JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- After serving more than 300 visitors, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Pike and Marion County will end operations at noon on Saturday, August 2.
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Assistance Available For Non-Citizens JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- People who are not U.S. citizens-but who are in the United States legally-may be eligible for disaster aid according to officials from the State Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Six FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers To Close, Disaster Assistance Still Readily Accessible SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Federal and state officials announced today that six Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC/MDRC) will close within the next two weeks. Officials cited the reduced level of activity as the reason for closing the DRC/MDRCs.
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One Month Left To Register For FEMA Disaster Assistance SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois residents located in the 18 disaster-designated counties who were affected by the severe storms and flooding, which began June 1, have only one month left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for possible federal disaster assistance.
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Disaster Assistance Funds Should be Used Wisely LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraskans who received funds to help them recover from losses caused by recent storms and tornadoes are reminded by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to use the money as intended.
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FEMA Reclassifies Some "Rent-To-Owns" As "Owners" INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- After reviewing additional documentation, officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have reclassified 116 occupants of the Candlelight Mobile Home Park, in Columbus, as owners of their residences. The decision makes these occupants eligible for further federal disaster assistance.
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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opening In Ripley County INDIANAPOLIS, Kan. -- The Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening a temporary Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Ripley County, FEMA and State officials announced today.
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Salem Joins NFIP Community Rating System SALEM, Ore. -- City of Salem residents are about to pay less for flood insurance, as a direct result of their community's active participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). According to FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson, they'll not enjoy reduced flood insurance premiums, but face reduced flood risk as well.
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Fire Season Is Here – Are Floods Around The Corner? SALEM, Ore. -- Fire season is in full swing and firefighters have already engaged thousands of fires across the western states. With thunderstorms complicating forecasts calling for continued warm weather, FEMA Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Fire Administration Gregory B. Cade, and FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson offer a single message: "We know we can’t stop Mother Nature, but we can and must take action before disasters strike, mitigating their worst effects and removing much of the pain from the recovery process."
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FEMA Coordinates Federal Response To Hurricane Dolly WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating operational and support activities by numerous federal agencies in response to the landfall of Hurricane Dolly in Texas.
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Hurricane Dolly: Know Your Flood Hazards Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.
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FEMA Denial Letter May Not Be Last Word JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Some Missourians who have registered for disaster assistance may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying their application for disaster assistance has been denied. But this may not be the last word.
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