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FEMA Administrator Fugate Keynotes National Emergency Managers Association Conference

 ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today delivered the keynote remarks at the National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) mid-year conference. The association brings emergency management professionals from all levels of government and the private sector together twice a year for a conference to share ideas and practices, as well as discuss ways to better collaborate on emergency management efforts. -  more information

Federal Aid Programs For California Disaster Recovery

 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President ObamaÂ’s major disaster declaration issued for California. -  more information

President Declares Major Disaster For California

 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityÂ’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010. -  more information

The Good News About Flood Insurance In Arkansas

 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Even if you donÂ’t live near water your home still has a chance of being flooded. In fact, 25 to 30 percent of flood insurance claims are paid in low risk areas. -  more information

FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Robertson County Texas

 DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Robertson County, Texas. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. -  more information

FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Logan County, Ark.

 DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Logan County, Ark. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. -  more information

Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery

 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for Oklahoma. -  more information

President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of Oklahoma

 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityÂ’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by the severe winter storm during the period of January 28-30, 2010. -  more information

Deadline To Request Federal Assistance Is March 19, 2010

 FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. -- The deadline is March 19 for state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in southern New Jersey to request federal disaster assistance for eligible costs and damages resulting from the Dec. 19 – 20 snowstorm. -  more information

FEMA Asks: Are You Earthquake Prepared?

 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are urging residents to become "Earthquake Prepared" by exercising a few safety measures to help prepare themselves for earthquakes and hazards of all type. -  more information

FEMA Administrator Fugate Addresses American Bar Association Homeland Security Law Institute

 WASHINGTON, DC -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate yesterday addressed the American Bar Association (ABA) Homeland Security Law Institute. Fugate discussed the role of the private sector and non-profit entities in engaging the public as part of the nation's emergency management team. -  more information

Spring Rainfall, Snow Melt Can Cause Flooding

 DENVER - As spring approaches, South Dakota communities are once again preparing for the possibility of flooding. FEMA Mitigation experts have several recommendations to help people get ready for flood waters. First and foremost on the list is to get flood insurance. In South Dakota, the average cost of flood insurance is about $685 a year. Since 1978, state residents have collected almost $17 million in insurance reimbursements. -  more information

South Dakotans Urged to Buy Flood Insurance Now

 DENVER - With considerable snow pack on the ground and more moisture predicted this Spring, the threat of flooding once again looms over South Dakota. So what can individuals and families do to prepare? They can buy flood insurance. -  more information

FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Hot Spring County, Arkansas

 DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Hot Spring County, Ark. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. -  more information

Federal Aid Programs For The District Of Columbia

 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President ObamaÂ’s major disaster declaration issued for the District of Columbia. -  more information