FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. In July 2010, FEMA began this Campaign in hardware stores where more than 13,698 persons have been reached.
Family Emergency Preparedness Is Easy As 1-2-3: Get A Kit. Make A Plan. Stay Informed. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. In July 2010, FEMA began this Campaign in hardware stores where more than 13,698 persons have been reached.
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Help Fight Four Mile Canyon Fire In Boulder County DENVER, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Mile Canyon Fire in Boulder County. The fire is burning on state and private land in the Gold Hill area.
FEMA Monitors Tropical Storm Hermine, Encourages Everyone To Be Prepared WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Hermine moves toward the northeast coast of Mexico and southeast coast of Texas, FEMA is closely monitoring the storm and stands ready to support Texas to ensure it has the resources to respond if needed. FEMA continues to urge everyone in the region to take steps now to ensure they are prepared for possible severe weather, and remember that hurricanes and tropical storms frequently bring flash flooding as well.
As Tropical Storm Earl Moves Northeast, Away From The US, FEMA Continues To Underscore The Importance Of Preparedness WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Earl continues to move northeast, the National Hurricane Center has dropped all watches and warnings from the United States Atlantic Coast line, however dangerous water conditions, including swells and rip currents still exist as far south as New Jersey. Beach goers are urged to head warnings, listen to life guards and be safe.
FEMA Administrator Fugate Swears In MaryAnn Tierney As Regional Administrator PHILADELPHIA ? Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate on Monday swore in MaryAnn Tierney as Regional Administrator for FEMA Region III, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Tierney served previously as the Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management for the city of Philadelphia.
FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice To Mission Residents LAREDO, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at McCoy?s Home Center in Mission beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 7.
More Than $7 Million In Assistance To Texans LAREDO, Texas -- One month after a presidential declaration, more than $7 million in state and federal grants and loans is on the way to Texans affected by Hurricane Alex and the flooding that followed. More than 2,600 people have registered for assistance.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Story County WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- A federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Story County will open Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 9 a.m. to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Iowa?s recent storms and flooding.
FEMA Funds $2.1 Million Lewiston Stormwater Improvements BOISE?The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C) grant awards of $1,593,691 to the City of Lewiston to update and improve that city?s storm water control system. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, the system serves an area that includes most government buildings and offices and provides all of the outflow capacity for that portion of the city.
As Hurricane Earl Moves Away From North Carolina, FEMA Urges Caution For NC Residents As Hurricane Earl, now a Category 1 storm, moves northeast and away from North Carolina today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges continued caution for North Carolina residents. FEMA continues to work with its federal partners, as well as state and local officials, in order to ensure safety and security for North Carolina residents.
As Hurricane Earl Moves Northeast, FEMA Continues To Support State And Local Officials Along The East Coast WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Hurricane Earl moves away from North Carolina and up toward the Northeastern United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to take aggressive steps to coordinate with state and local officials across New England as they prepare for the storm. In the Northeast, FEMA is urging residents to get ready for possible severe weather and listen to instructions from local officials. In areas already affected by Hurricane Earl, especially in North Carolina, FEMA urges continued precautions as residents and visitors emerge from their homes or return to evacuated regions.
FEMA Urges Caution And Preparation As Hurricane Earl Moves Towards New England WASHINGTON - With Hurricane Earl moving up the East Coast and expected to arrive in New England by tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging New England residents to stay informed about any developments with the storm and to listen to directions of state and local officials, including any calls for evacuations. Yesterday, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick, President Obama signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Massachusetts, making federal funds available to support the state's efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Earl and save lives and protect property.
President Declares Emergency Disaster For Massachusetts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing.
