| FEMA: News Releases |
Updated : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:45:08 EST
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). Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
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. Publ.Date : Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
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 cant 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." Publ.Date : Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
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. Publ.Date : Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
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. Publ.Date : Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation specialists will be offering free technical advice at the Clark and Pike County fairs in Missouri. Home and business owners can get tips on risk-reducing construction techniques that can be incorporated while rebuilding. Publ.Date : Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
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