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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:34 GMT
FEMA Article: FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Caddo County, Okla.

DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Caddo County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions.


Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:21:44 GMT
FEMA Article: FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Grady County, Okla.

DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Grady County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:27:04 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:40 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:09:18 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:52:07 GMT
FEMA Article: 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 Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for California.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:50:43 GMT
FEMA Article: President Declares Major Disaster For California

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’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.


Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:50 GMT
FEMA Article: The Good News About Flood Insurance In Arkansas

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Even if you don’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.


Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:25:22 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMT
FEMA Article: President Declares Major Disaster For The State Of Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’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.


Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:15:52 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:19:49 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:15:37 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:19:58 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.


Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:03:45 GMT
FEMA Article: 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.