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Disaster Victims Get $1 Million In First Recovery Funds

 BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. -- More than $1 million in disaster assistance has been approved for people in 11 West Virginia counties designated as disaster areas that were struck by severe early June storms, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced. -  more information

Disaster Recovery Centers To Open Monday In Marion And Doddridge Counties

 BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC), serving the recovery needs of people who sustained uninsured disaster-related losses in the early June storms that struck north-central West Virginia, will open Monday, July 7 in Doddridge and Marion counties, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials announced. -  more information

Be Vigilant For The Disaster Scam Artists

 BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC), serving the recovery needs of people who sustained uninsured disaster-related losses in the early June storms that struck north-central West Virginia, will open Monday, July 7 in Doddridge and Marion counties, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials announced. -  more information

Children Can Be Especially Affected By Disaster-Related Stress

 DES MOINES, Iowa -The stress and disruption caused by natural disaster may affect children more than anyone, according to mental health experts. -  more information

Take A Holiday From Disaster-Related Stress This Weekend

 DES MOINES, Iowa -- The long Fourth of July weekend offers an excellent opportunity to take a break from the stress and intense emotions caused by the recent storms, tornadoes and floods. -  more information

Six More Counties Receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance

 DES MOINES, Iowa -- Disaster victims who lost work because of recent storms and floods, including farmers, farm workers and the self-employed, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in six more counties. -  more information

Three Weeks Remain To Register For Disaster Assistance

 DENVER, Co. -- Officials from the Colorado Division of Emergency Management (CDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) want to remind residents of Larimer and Weld counties that three weeks remain to register for federal disaster assistance.  July 25 is the last day to register with FEMA for Individual Assistance and to submit a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application for property damage. -  more information

Pacific Nw Wildfire Season: Plan For Worst-Case Scenarios

 SEATTLE, Wash. – Record-breaking temperatures have raised wildfire hazards throughout the Pacific Northwest. Wildfires are already burning in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state, and FEMA Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson encourages residents to prepare for the worst, stay informed of local conditions and prepare to evacuate if instructed to by fire or emergency management officials. -  more information

Return SBA Loan Application To Speed Disaster Assistance

 BRIDGEPORT, W Va. -- People who applied for assistance in recovering from the early June storms, and who received a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application, should take time to fill it out – even if they donÂ’t want a loan. Failure to complete and return that application can halt the federal-state assistance process in its tracks. -  more information

United States Fire Administration Seeks A Safer July 4th For All Residents

 Washington D.C -- Fireworks account for a substantial number of preventable injuries and fires each year, especially during the weeks before and after the Fourth of July.  Parents need to be especially vigilant during this period, ensuring children do not possess fireworks or mishandle legal ones. The safest way to enjoy them is through public displays. -  more information

Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Hannibal

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening at 3 p.m. today, July 2 in Hannibal to provide face-to-face assistance to those suffering damages from the recent flooding. -  more information

FEMA Experts Urge Rebuilding with 'Next Time' in Mind

 LINCOLN, Neb. -- As Nebraskans begin to recover from the flooding of late May, recovery officials urge them to take steps to lessen damage from flooding events in the future. -  more information

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Motoring To Owen And Putnam Counties

 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) are moving to Owen County and Putnam County at Noon on Thursday, July 3rd for a limited time. -  more information

Request for Public Assistance Deadline Approaches in Disaster Area Counties

 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Indiana state and local agencies and certain private non-profit organizations that are eligible for federal disaster assistance are running out of time to apply. -  more information

Disaster Recovery Center Schedule for July 4 Weekend

 DES MOINES, Iowa -- The schedule for operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) throughout Iowa during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend has been announced. -  more information