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)
Safety Precautions Important in Temporary Housing Units
AUSTIN, TX - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With colder weather and the holidays fast approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging wildfire survivors living in temporary manufactured homes to stay safe while they stay ...
Being Ready For A Disaster Can Save Lives, Protect Property
ALBANY, N.Y. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- It is an ancient bit of wisdom: Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the New York Office of Emergency Management are joining to remind the public t...
State/FEMA Working With Wildfire Survivors on Housing Solutions as Hotel Program Draws to Close
AUSTIN, TX - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program is drawing to a close in Texas, but FEMA and the state are working closely with wildfire survivors in the pr...
FEMA Experts Continue to Provide Free Rebuilding Advice
HARRISBURG, PA - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach teams currently providing storm-damage repair and rebuilding advice in Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Montgomery counties will continue doing so for another week.
FEMA Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice at Home for the Holidays Show, Schenectady County
ALBANY, N.Y. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be at Home for the Holidays Show, part of Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Shows in Schenectady County this Friday, Saturday ...
Temporary Housing Operation Begins For Eligible Texas Wildfire Survivors
AUSTIN, TX - October 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Temporary housing units are rolling out this week to eligible Texans whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed during the recent wildfires, officials from the state and the Federal Emergency Mana...
Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Essex County
ALBANY, N.Y. - October 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A state and federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Essex County will close on Friday, October 7, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Temporary Housing Units To Help Flood Survivors
ALBANY, N. Y. - September 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has initiated a program, in coordination with State and local governments, to provide Temporary Housing Units (THUs) to New York communities hard hi...
Final 31 Homes Turned Over to American Samoan Families; Completing FEMA Permanent Housing Reconstruction...
OAKLAND, CA - September 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing that Phase II of the American Samoan permanent housing construction program was completed on Septem...
FEMA Temporary Housing Units Arrive in Eastern North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - September 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be installing temporary housing units as a short-term solution for eligible Hurricane Irene survivors in North Carolina. The first unit is schedule...
FEMA Housing Inspectors Visiting Fire-Ravaged Neighborhoods
AUSTIN, TX - September 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working to help Texans in 13 counties whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed during the recent wildfires.
SBA Disaster Loans Available for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses
WESTFIELD, MA - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are not limited to just business owners. They are also a main source of aid for individuals and families with damage and lo...
Clean Up, but Record Damage to Your Property
ALBANY, N.Y. - September 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cleaning up and making temporary repairs to your storm-damaged property will not disqualify you from federal disaster assistance, state and federal emergency management officials said today.
Applicants Must Stay in Touch with FEMA to Continue Temporary Housing Assistance
BISMARCK, N.D. - August 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Anyone who receives temporary housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and continues to have a housing need, must fill out an important form for additional short-t...
When the FEMA Inspector Comes to Your Damaged Property
HELENA, MT - August 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents who were affected by flooding may be waiting to have their homes inspected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage. The damage inspection is part of the recovery process.
Wildfire Awareness: Protect Your Home
DENTON, TX- August 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fire protection for your house and safety for your family can be increased if you follow some key guidelines before dry weather and high winds bring the threat of wildfires to your area.
Free Advice on Rebuilding in Ozark
LITTLE ROCK, AR - July 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Franklin County area residents will have a chance to talk with experts in hazard mitigation building techniques July 25 and 26 in Ozark
FEMA Specialists Offer Rebuilding Advice at Home Stores
Columbia, MO - July 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in Kennett to offer free rebuilding information and answer questions about how to strengthen property against future st...
Key to Rebuilding Missouri is Low-Interest Disaster Loans
COLUMBIA, MO - July 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Missourians who suffered damage or loss from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding and received a disaster loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application by the July 29, 2011 deadline.
FEMA Specialists Offer Rebuilding Advice at Home Stores
Columbia, MO - July 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in Florissant to offer free rebuilding information and answer questions about how to strengthen property against future storm and flood damage.
Does Your Mobile Home Insurance Cover Flood?
BISMARCK, N.D. - July 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- North Dakota residents whose mobile homes have been flooded will need to provide proof that their mobile home insurance has no flood coverage before they can receive disaster housing assistance fr...
FEMA Housing Inspectors Visiting Neighborhoods in Franklin and Johnson Counties
LITTLE ROCK, AR - July 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have started visiting disaster-damaged homes in Franklin and Johnson counties as an early step in rushing assistance to elig...
Construction to Start on FEMA Housing Communities
Columbia, MO - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Eligible tornado survivors unable to find other forms of housing will soon be able to occupy temporary housing in two community sites beginning construction south of the Joplin Regional Airport. City of Joplin and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials, with the Corps of Engineers, conducted a briefing Tuesday, July 5, on land just south of the Joplin Regional Airport, off Highway 171. On that field, the agency will construct two mobile home communities that could accommodate up to 346 manufactured housing units
Housing Open House in Amory Will Be One-Stop Source for Rebuilding or Replacing Property...
CLINTON, MS - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Housing Open House in Amory Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will bring together state government experts in safe rooms, home financing and insurance, along with builders, bankers, realtors a...
FEMA Specialists Offer Rebuilding Advice at Home Stores
Columbia, MO - June 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at home improvement stores in four cities to offer free rebuilding information and answer questions about how to strengthen property against future storm and flood damage.
FEMA Urges Residents In River Communities To Take Steps To Protect Life And Property
KANSAS CITY, MO - June 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the Missouri and North Platte Rivers continue to be in various levels of flood, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges residents to continue making preparations for more possible flooding.
Get Free Advice on Protecting Your Home From Future Disasters at Five Arkansas Locations
LITTLE ROCK, AR - June 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners rebuilding after the spring storms and floods, or those planning for future emergencies, can receive valuable information from specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
Federal/State Teams Assessing Damages to Homes
PIERRE, S.D. - June 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that teams made up of federal, state and local personnel will begin assessing the extent of flood-related damages to homes and businesses in 10 South Dakota coun...
Tennessee Disaster Survivors Finding Housing, Task Force Study Shows
NASHVILLE, TN - June 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The vast majority of Tennesseans displaced from their homes by recent disasters have found places to live as they recover. This means there is no need to provide manufactured homes as temporary liv...
Get Free Advice on Protecting Your Home from Future Disasters and Preparing For Emergencies
LITTLE ROCK, AR - June 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners rebuilding after the spring storms or planning for future emergencies can receive valuable information from specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at two Arkan...
