President Declares Major Disaster For New Hampshire
Release Date: September 5, 2008
Release Number: HQ-08-187
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 24 to August 14, 2008.
FEMA Administrator David Paulison said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state by President Bush. The President's action makes federal funding available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Belknap, Coos, and Grafton counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Paulison named Philip E. Parr as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Parr said that aerial damage surveys have just begun and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are completed.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Friday, 05-Sep-2008 18:44:45