FEMA
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation
Contact:
1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
http://www.fema.gov/
Trick Or Treat FEMA’s Georgia Rebuilding Specialists At Lowe’s
November 2, 2009 Posted by FEMA
ATLANTA, GA - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation specialists will be providing Georgians with disaster-resistance advice as they move to new outreach locations throughout disaster-impacted counties.
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FEMA Disaster Housing Program For 2008 Floods Extended For Seven Months
October 26, 2009 Posted by FEMA
Des Moines, IA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that the Direct Housing Assistance program, which was slated to end on November 27, has been extended for a period of seven months. The program will now end on June 27, 2010.
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Workshops Help Make Homes More Resistant To Flooding
October 5, 2009 Posted by FEMA
ATLANTA, GA - October 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Georgia property owners in flood-prone areas can get free advice on making their structures disaster resistant. Informal workshops are being held at home improvement stores and hardware stores in Cobb, Walker and DeKalb counties
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Additional Millions Provided To Rebuild OrleansÂ’ Nursing Home
August 21, 2009 Posted by FEMA
NEW ORLEANS, LA - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family, with the help of an additional $2.3 million federal grant, is currently rebuilding so that it can once again service New Orleans’ elderly, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA)
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$241,000 in Loans and Grants to Iowa
August 13, 2009 Posted by FEMA
WASHINGTON, DC - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan of $141,000 and a grant totaling $100,000 to Truro through the Community Facility Loan and Grant Program.
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$241,000 in Loans and Grants to Iowa
August 13, 2009 Posted by FEMA
WASHINGTON, DC - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan of $141,000 and a grant totaling $100,000 to Truro through the Community Facility Loan and Grant Program.
FEMA Brings Rebuilding Advice To Kentucky
July 8, 2009 Posted by FEMA
FRANKFORT, KY - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Kentuckians are seeking ways to prevent losses from future flooding and severe storms. Over the past several weeks, more than 13,000 have stopped by to ask for advice and information at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Education Outreach centers inside Lowe’s stores
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More Than $11.6 Million In Disaster Funds To West Virginia: SBA Tops $3 Million In Loans
July 7, 2009 Posted by FEMA
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W. Va. - July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $11.6 million in disaster relief is approved for West Virginia, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Another $3.1 million in low interest loans has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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FEMA Brings Rebuilding Advice To Kentucky
July 2, 2009 Posted by FEMA
FRANKFORT, KY - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Kentuckians are seeking ways to prevent losses from future flooding and severe storms. Over the past several weeks, more than 10,000 have stopped by to ask for advice and information at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) community education outreach centers inside Lowe’s stores in Pikeville, Paintsville and Hazard. Those centers ceased operations on Tuesday. On Thursday, July 2, FEMA opens new centers in Somerset, London and Corbin.
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$500,000 In Disaster Grants Designated To Missouri Residents
June 26, 2009 Posted by FEMA
Jefferson City, MO - June 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $547,000 in disaster assistance has been approved in the seven days since President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Missouri. The disaster declaration is a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 8 - 16.
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