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Flood Recovery Centers To Close Soon

 BEAVER, W. Va. – Federal and state flood recovery officials have announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will close during the next two weeks. -  more information

Public Assistance Briefings Set For Local Officials

 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – State disaster officials will hold applicant briefings to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in six Minnesota counties apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on June 17-26. -  more information

Use Recovery Money Wisely, Officials Urge

 BEAVER, W. Va. – State and federal disaster assistance payments and loans have provided more than $5 million in financial help to homeowners and renters in West Virginia with property losses from June flooding. Here is a breakout of funding approved through Thursday, July 29: -  more information

Free Rebuilding Advice For Kentuckians At LoweÂ’s

 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation specialists are offering Kentuckians free advice on making their homes more disaster-resistant. -  more information

Disaster Assistance Expands For Local Governments In Shelby County

 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced today disaster assistance is expanding to Shelby County to help pay for emergency measures and to repair, restore or replace public facilities damaged or destroyed by the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides. -  more information

Resist Future Damage With Free FEMA Tips At Middle Tennessee Stores

 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Homeowners rebuilding after the spring floods can receive valuable information from hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at hardware stores in Middle Tennessee, beginning Monday, Aug. 2. -  more information

Seven Days Left To Register For Federal Disaster Assistance

 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One week. ThatÂ’s all the time you have left to register for federal disaster assistance if you sustained damage from the spring storms and floods in Tennessee and have not done so. Renters, homeowners and business owners are encouraged to apply by the deadline, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. -  more information

Resist Future Damage With Free FEMA Tips At West Tennessee Stores

 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Homeowners rebuilding after the spring floods can receive valuable information from hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at hardware stores in West Tennessee, beginning Monday, Aug. 2. -  more information

Federal Aid Programs For State Of South Dakota 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 the State of South Dakota. -  more information

President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota

 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityÂ’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of June 16-24, 2010. -  more information

Federal Aid Programs For State Of Iowa 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 the State of Iowa. -  more information

President Declares Major Disaster For Iowa

 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityÂ’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 1, 2010, and continuing. -  more information

When The Inspector Calls

 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Inspectors contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have begun contacting Pike County residents who have applied for federal disaster assistance following the mid-July storms and flooding. -  more information

Deadlines To Ask For Disaster Help Closing In

 BEAVER, W. Va. - Deadlines to apply for several disaster recovery programs are closing in for the June 12-29 severe storms and flooding in West Virginia. State and federal officials working on June storm recovery offer this watch list. -  more information

FEMA Funding to Help California Fight West Fire

 OAKLAND, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help the state of California fight the West Fire in Kern County. -  more information