April 09, 2008   SENATOR COLLINS RELEASES STATEMENT ON FEMA’S DECISION THAT MAINE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR SEVERE WINTER STORMS Sen. Collins Supported Request and Vows to Support Appeal   Washington, DC - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials have notified the State of Maine that the agency has denied its request for an emergency declaration that would open the door for federal funding to help deal with the severe winter weather suffered by Mainers this year. Senator Collins recently spoke to FEMA officials in support of the Governor’s request for the declaration and said that she will support the Governor’s request for an appeal of that decision if one is made. Earlier this month, Senator Collins sent a letter to the President urging him to support the Governor’s request to declare an emergency in Aroostook County as a result of recent major snowfall and winter storm condition. “ Following the news that FEMA has denied this request, Senator Collins released this statement: “I am very disappointed that FEMA did not approve this disaster declaration for Aroostook County. As a native of Aroostook County, I know that residents are no strangers to adverse weather conditions. But this winter’s record snowfall has put an enormous financial burden on many local communities. Our public works departments have performed admirably, clearing roads during often treacherous conditions, but doing so has strained the limited budgets of our towns and cities. “I will fully support any efforts the Governor makes to appeal this decision.” ####   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 April 2008 Press Releases   April 30 - SPECIAL IG FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION REPORTS MASSIVE IRAQI OIL WINFALLS, DOCUMENTS ABILITY OF NATION TO BEAR GREATER SHARE OF RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER EXPENSES   April 24 - SENATE PASSES INSPECTOR GENERAL REFORM LEGISLATION   April 22 - SENATOR COLLINS’ STATEMENT ON DHS PROPOSAL FOR US-VISIT   April 15 - LIEBERMAN, COLLINS SURVEY CONSEQUENCES OF TERRORIST NUCLEAR ATTACK   April 10 - SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY   April 9 - SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMTTEE TO CONSIDER SEN. COLLINS-BACKED LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE FEDERAL DONATIONS TO FOOD BANKS, SOUP KITCHENS   April 9 current Press Release   April 3 - SENATOR COLLINS HEARS ABOUT FEMA REFORM
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