Region VI: 2008 News Releases

Flood Insurance Can Be A Wise Investment, Sep 19
Federal Aid Programs For Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Sep 18
President Declares Major Disaster for Arkansas, Sep 18
FEMA to Fund 100 Percent of Ike Debris Removal, Emergency Costs, Sep 17
Corps of Engineers Issues Blue Roof Contact Numbers, Sep 17
Two Weeks To Dolly Damage Aid Application Deadline, Sep 16
Transitional Housing Assistance Available For Texas Evacuees With Inaccessible Or Unlivable Homes, Sep 15
FEMA Expands Ike Support Offices in Texas, Sep 15
Working Together, Agencies Help Louisiana Toward Recovery, Sep 15
Register Twice if Impacted by Gustav and Ike, Sep 15
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Eight Louisiana Parishes, Sep 15
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Iberville Parish to Help Applicants, Sep 15
Four Parishes Added to Louisiana Hurricane Ike Disaster, Sep 14
Register for Federal Disaster Aid, Sep 14
Federal Aid Programs For Louisiana Disaster Recovery, Sep 13
President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana, Sep 13
Evacuees Cautioned Not to Re-Enter Damage Areas Prematurely, Sep 13
Federal Aid Programs For Texas Disaster Recovery, Sep 13
President Declares Major Disaster For Texas, Sep 13
Hurricane Ike's Ending Is Just the Beginning, Sep 13
Donate To Help the People of Louisiana through Aidmatrix, Sep 13
Residents Urged to Bring Personal Supplies to Evacuation Shelters, Sep 12
Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Disaster Recovery, Sep 11
President Announces Emergency Declaration for Louisiana, Sep 11
Hurricanes Spawn Additional Threats, Sep 11
Evacuation Tips for You and Your Family, Sep 11
Hurricane Ike Nearing Landfall: Act Now!, Sep 11
FEMA by the Numbers - Hurricane Ike 9.11.08, Sep 11
Disaster Recovery Centers Temporarily Closed Due to Severe Weather, Sep 11
FEMA May Repay Generator Costs Only If Documented Medical Need, Sep 11
Federal Aid Programs For Texas Disaster Recovery, Sep 10
President Announces Emergency Declaration For Texas, Sep 10
FEMA, Federal Partners on Alert for Hurricane Ike Impact on Texas, Sep 10
DRCs Close - FEMA Support for Hurricane Dolly Applicants Continues, Sep 9
Protect Your Business Before Disaster Strikes, Sep 8
Preparing for Disaster: Have a Plan and Make a Kit, Sep 8
Corps Starts the Blue Roof Program in Louisiana, Sep 7
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Houma to Assist Residents, Sep 7
FEMA Assistance to Include Hotel/Motel Stays for Gustav Evacuees Whose Homes are Inaccessible or Uninhabitable, Sep 5
FEMA by the Numbers: Looking at the Texas Emergency Declaration Response, Sep 4
Food Stamp Cards Can Be Used Nationwide, Sep 3
FEMA's Helpline Will Keep You Connected As Disaster Recovery Centers Begin To Close, Sep 3
FEMA Warns Hurricane Dolly Victims To Be Wary Of Scams, Fraud, Sep 3
Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Disaster Recovery, Sep 2
President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana, Sep 2
Officals To Evacuees: Stay Away, Be Patient, Be Safe, Sep 2
President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Texas, Aug 29
Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Emergency Disaster Recovery, Aug 29
President Declares Emergency Federal Aid for Louisiana, Aug 29
By The Numbers: More Than $32 Million Approved In Hurricane Dolly Disaster Assistance Since July Declaration, Aug 29
Use Disaster Housing Funds Wisely, Aug 27
Gulf Coast Recovery 3 Years Later, Aug 26
Gulf Coast Recovery 3 Years Later, Aug 26
Statewide Hazard Mitigation Approved, Aug 25
FEMA Assistance For Wells And Septic Systems, Aug 25
FEMA Assistance: Ten Misconceptions That Can Hinder Disaster Aid, Aug 23
Hurricane Dolly Disaster Assistance In Texas Tops $26 Million In Aid, Aug 22
Another Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Santa Rosa, Aug 21
Cash Support for Organizations Can Help Disaster Recovery, Aug 20
State Attorney General's Office Ready To Assist With Contractor Fraud Issues, Aug 19
Disaster Recovery Centers To Open In La Feria And San Benito, Aug 16
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in South Padre Island and La Feria, Aug 15
Federal Aid Programs for New Mexico Disaster Recovery, Aug 14
President Declares Major Disaster for New Mexico, Aug 14
Return SBA Loan Application to Hasten Additional Disaster Assistance, Aug 14
Homeowners, Landlords, Business Owners Urged To Check With Officials About Permits, Aug 13
FEMA Opens Second Disaster Recovery Center In Willacy County, Aug 12
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Florence Fire, Aug 11
Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance, Aug 11
Six Counties to Receive Additional Assistance for Infrastructure, Aug 9
Two-Week Update: Disaster Recovery Gains Momentum, Aug 8
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties - New Hours Of Operations Set, Aug 7
Clean Up Immediately, But Keep Records of Damages, Aug 6
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is Running Out of Food, Aug 5
First Disaster Assistance Dollars Flow To Texans Hurt By Dolly, Aug 5
Disaster Assistance Available For Non-Citizens, Aug 4
Recovery Center Visits Are Optional For Disaster Assistance, Aug 4
Cameron, Hidalgo And Willacy Residents Eligible For Individual Assistance, Jul 31
Federal Aid Programs for Texas Disaster Recovery, Jul 24
President Declares Major Disaster for Texas, Jul 24
Public Belt Railroad Back On Track With State And Federal Funding, Jul 16
Landlords: Let FEMA and HUD Help You Fill Your Vacant Rental Units, Jul 11
Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery, Jul 9
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma, Jul 9
Public Swimming Pool Opens After FEMA Funds Dive Into Davant, Jul 2
FEMA Publishes New Flood Risk Maps For Karnes County, Jul 1
Disaster Aid For May Storms Reaches $2.5 Million, Jun 20
Disaster Aid Approved For Individuals And Businesses Reaches $18.7 Million, Jun 20
Disaster Recovery Center To Close In Pulaski County, Jun 19
Mitigation Measures Shore up Arkansas Properties During Flooding, Jun 18
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Camp Bowie Fire, Jun 17
FEMA Experts in West Helena and Stuttgart Stores to Offer Free Advice on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, Jun 17
Right Time to Rebuild Safer, Stronger, Jun 17
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut At Open House In St. Tammany Parish, Jun 17
Rebuilding Responsibilities Include Regulations and Guidelines, Jun 16
FEMA Provides Wherewithal For Rebirth Of St. Mary's Academy, Jun 16
FEMA Housing Session To Detail Transition Process, Jun 16
Only Two Weeks Remain To Register For Disaster Assistance, Jun 13
FEMA Experts In West Memphis Store To Offer Free Advice On Rebuilding Safer And Stronger, Jun 12
Use Disaster Money Wisely, Jun 11
Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Phillips County, Jun 11
Ottawa Disaster Recovery Center Adjusts Hours, Sets Closing Date, Jun 10
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut At Open House In Calcasieu Parish, Jun 10
Helpline Available to Those Who Need Information, Jun 9
La Ayuda Por Desastre Por Las Tormentas De Mayo Alcanza Los $1.3 Millones, Jun 9
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Gotebo Fire, Jun 6
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Arkansas County, Jun 6
FEMA Experts In Caraway Area Store To Offer Free Advice On Rebuilding Safer And Stronger, Jun 6
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Hughes Ranch Fire, Jun 5
OEM, FEMA, SBA Provide $1.3 Million In Disaster Assistance To Oklahomans, Jun 5
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rein Street Fire, Jun 4
Preferred Risk Flood Insurance - A Smart Buy Today, Jun 4
Tips For Hiring Contractors, Jun 4
Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Benton County, Jun 3
SBA Disaster Loans - Not Just For Businesses, Jun 3
FEMA Experts in Shirley Area Store to Offer Free Advice on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, Jun 2
Rental Resources Explored For Storm Victims, Jun 2
Disaster Aid for Public Facilities Extended to Kingfisher County, Jun 2
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Benton County, May 30
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Grant County, May 30
Disaster Aid Approved for Individuals and Businesses Reaches $15.7 Million, May 30
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Jefferson County, May 30
Sebastian County Disaster Recovery Center to Remain Open Until June 14, May 30
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Van Buren County, May 29
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Crittenden County, May 29
Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Lonoke County, May 29
Community Relations Teams Visiting Damaged Areas, May 28
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Pulaski County, May 28
Officials Advise Caution Against Potential Fraud in Wake of Disaster, May 28
Nearly 95% Of FEMA Group Site Residents Now In More Functional, Long-Term Housing, May 28
FEMA Experts in Sheridan and North Little Rock Area Stores to Offer Free Advice on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, May 27
Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Mississippi County, May 27
Residents In Craig, Latimer And Pittsburg Counties Eligibe For Disaster Aid, May 26
Assistance Available For Non-Citizens, May 24
Phillips And Arkansas Counties Added For Federal Individual Disaster Assistance And Arkansas County Added For Public Assistance (Infrastructure) For The May Storms, May 23
Registering With Voluntary Agencies For Disaster Aid Does Not Register You With FEMA, May 23
Calhoun County Added To Presidential Declaration For Public Assistance And Perry County Added For Individual Assistance, May 23
State/Federal Aid Programs For May 2 Storms, May 22
May 2 Storm Victims Urged To Register With FEMA For Disaster Aid, May 22
Disaster Recovery Center Will Remain Open Memorial Day, May 22
FEMA Advises Now Is The Time To Develop Emergency Family Plan, May 22
Ten Counties Eligible For Federal Individual Disaster Assistance And Six Eligible For Public Assistance (Infrastructure) For The May 2 Storms, May 21
Register For Aid And Then Visit Disaster Recovery Center, May 21
Disaster Recovery Center To Visit White County, May 21
Hear The Latest Watches And Warnings With A NOAA Weather Radio, May 21
Federal Aid Programs For Arkansas Disaster Recovery, May 20
President Declares Major Disaster Arkansas, May 20
Saline County Disaster Recovery Center To End Operations Thursday; SBA Services Continue At Same Location, May 20
FEMA Experts in Morrilton Store to Offer Free Advice on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, May 20
The Bottom LineSafe Rooms Work, May 20
Disaster Recovery Center to Visit Miller County, May 19
Preparation- The Best Defense Against Severe Storms and Tornadoes, May 19
FEMA Housing Session To Detail Streamlined Transition Process, May 19
Disaster Recovery Center Opens Tuesday, May 20, in Ottawa County, May 17
Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Garland County, May 16
Disaster Aid Reaches More Than $13.2 Million, May 16
Volunteers Help Resolve Problems For Disaster Victims, May 15
FEMA Experts In Benton, Cabot, Heber Springs, Ozark And Russellville Area Stores To Offer Free Advice On Rebuilding Safer And Stronger, May 15
Extreme Makeover Show Features Mitigated Structures, May 15
Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery, May 14
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma, May 14
It's Good Business To Prepare For Disaster, May 14
Seconds May Matter In Flash Flood Warning, May 14
Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Stone County, May 14
FEMA Awards State $96.5 Million To Elevate Homes, May 14
FEMA Experts In Newport And Des Arc Area Stores To Offer Free Advice On Rebuilding Safer And Stronger, May 12
Disaster Recovery Center to Visit Washington County, May 10
Federal Aid Programs for Oklahoma Disaster Recovery, May 9
President Declares Major Disaster for Oklahoma, May 9
Disaster Aid Reaches More Than $11.4 Million, May 9
Desha County Added to Presidential Declaration for Public Assistance, May 8
FEMA Experts in West Helena, Jonesboro, Fort Smith Area Stores to Offer Free Advice on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, May 8
The Other Disaster Assistance-Public Assistance, May 8
Disaster Recovery Center to Visit Boone County, May 7
Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance, May 7
Funding Approved to Rebuild Docks at Marinas in Plaquemines Parish, May 7
Tips for the Care of Flood-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms, May 6
A Denial Letter May Not Be The Last Word, May 6
Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery, May 5
President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma, May 5
FEMA Prepared To Assist In Wake Of Tornadoes In Arkansas, May 2
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Price Fire, May 2
FEMA Trailer Park Closure Plan Moves into Final Phase, May 2
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Crawford County, May 1
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps to Debut at Open House in Cameron Parish, May 1
Prepare for Hurricane Season: Buy Flood Insurance Now, May 1
Flood Damage? Get Required Permits Before Rebuilding, Apr 30
Baxter County Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Loan Center, Apr 29
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close in Baxter, Randolph Counties, Apr 28
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Visit Carroll County, Apr 28
Property Inspections Crucial Step In Disaster Recovery, Apr 28
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Jackson and Saline Counties, Apr 25
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers To Visit Franklin, Monroe And Prairie Counties, Apr 24
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps to Debut at Open House in St. Mary Parish, Apr 24
Counties Added To Presidential Declaration, Apr 23
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Trigo Fire, Apr 21
Counties Added To Presidential Declaration, Apr 21
FEMA Books Funds for Rebuilding of East New Orleans Library, Apr 18
Mold Significant Problem After Flooding, Apr 15
FEMA Experts In Area Stores To Offer Free Advice To Rebuild Safer And Stronger, Apr 15
Long-Term Recovery Committee Set Up In Izard County, Apr 15
Long-Term Recovery Committee Set Up In Sharp County, Apr 15
Urgent Update-Mobile DRC Schedule Change, Apr 12
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Benton, Logan And Madison Counties, Apr 11
Federal Aid Programs For Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Apr 10
Feb. 5 Storm Aid Tops $12.7 Million, Apr 10
Counties Added To Presidential Declaration, Apr 9
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Randolph County, Apr 9
Federal Aid Programs for Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Apr 9
FEMA Infrastructure Funds Surpass $10 Billion Mark For Gulf Coast Recovery, Apr 9
More Than $1.2 Million in Assistance Approved for Flooding, Apr 8
Mobile Homes on Their Way to Arkansas Residents, Apr 4
Participation in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Urged, Apr 2
Eleven Counties Eligible for Individual Disaster Assistance and Ten Eligible for Public Assistance (Infrastructure), Mar 28
More Than $11 Million In Assistance Approved For Feb. 5 Storms, Mar 28
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps to Debut at Open House in Vermilion Parish, Mar 28
Officials Begin Assessing Damage From Flooding In Arkansas, Mar 26
Federal Aid Programs for Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Mar 26
President Declares Major Disaster for Arkansas, Mar 26
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut at Open House in Iberia Parish, Mar 26
Update On FEMA Temporary Trailer Sites Closing In Louisiana, Mar 24
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Quinlan Fire In Woodward County, Mar 21
Disaster Recovery Centers In Stone and Van Buren Counties, Mar 20
Housing Information Session To Be Held In Plaquemines, Mar 17
FEMA, State Announce New Appeals Process for Public Assistance, Mar 17
Federal Aid Programs For Texas Emergency Disaster Recovery, Mar 15
President Declares Emergency Disaster For Texas, Mar 15
SBA Disaster Loans Top $5 Million in Arkansas, Mar 14
FEMA Releases New Coastal Flood Maps to Vermilion Parish, Mar 13
FEMA Releases New Coastal Flood Maps to Iberia Parish, Mar 13
IRS Tax Relief Available To Those Affected By February Tornadoes, Mar 11
FEMA Experts in Area Stores to Offer Free Advice to Rebuild Safer and Stronger, Mar 8
Recovery Centers Reopen, Mar 7
Only One Month Left to Apply for Assistance, Mar 6
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close in Three Arkansas Counties, Mar 5
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight La Perla Fire, Mar 4
Rental Resources Available for Storm Victims, Feb 29
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight New Archer Fire, Feb 28
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut At Open House In Livingston Parish, Feb 27
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut At Open House In Tangipahoa Parish, Feb 27
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight South Woodward County Fire, Feb 26
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Scurry Fire Complex, Feb 26
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight South Odessa Fire, Feb 26
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Silver Fire, Feb 26
Storm Cellar Protects Mountain View Family from Feb. 5 Tornado, Feb 26
FEMA Approves Crisis Counseling Grant For Arkansas, Feb 26
Deadline Extended For Fema's Relocation Assistance Program, Feb 26
U.S. Citizenship Not Required For Disaster Assistance, Feb 25
Tornado Disaster Assistance Now Exceeds $3 Million, Feb 22
Arkansas Approved for Additional Disaster Aid, Feb 21
Hours of Operation Change for Disaster Recovery Centers, Feb 20
FEMA Reminds Landlords to Register Rental Resources, Feb 20
Be Prepared For Future Tornadoes, Feb 19
Hear the Latest Watches and Warnings with a NOAA Weather Radio, Feb 18
Additional Disaster Aid Authorized For Eight Arkansas Counties, Feb 18
Arkansans Can Expect A Visit From The Damage Inspector, Feb 18
State And Federal Officials Commit Funds To Rebuild Destroyed Jails In Orleans Parish, Feb 18
Tornado Aid Tops $1 Million, Feb 15
Don't Rule Yourself Out, Feb 15
Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Conway And Izard Counties, Feb 14
FEMA And State Unify Efforts To Spur Along Recovery, Feb 14
If You Need Housing Assistance, Stay in Touch with FEMA, Feb 13
Arkansans Should Apply Now For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Feb 13
More Arkansas Residents Eligible For Individual Disaster Assistance, Feb 12
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Van Buren County, Feb 11
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Baxter County, Feb 10
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Sharp County, Feb 10
Atkins Disaster Recovery Center Moves To New Location, Feb 10
Don't Disqualify Yourself From Disaster Assistance, Feb 9
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Pope County, Feb 9
Stone County Arkansas Residents Can Register At Mobile Unit, Feb 8
Federal Aid Programs for Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Feb 8
Arkansans Can Call To Register For Assistance, Feb 8
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut at Open House in Lafayette, Feb 8
FEMAs Historic Preservation Group To Host Free Workshop, Feb 8
President Declares Major Disaster For Arkansas, Feb 7
Federal Aid Programs for Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Feb 7
State and Federal Assistance Provided in Livingston Parish, Feb 1
State and Federal Officials Announce Funding for New Orleans Fire Stations, Jan 30
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funds Approved for Terrebonne Parish to Acquire Properties, Jan 30
Catholic High School Receives FEMA Funds to Rebuild on Northshore, Jan 25
FEMA Donations Assist in Rebuilding Plaquemines Homes, Jan 24
FEMA Announces Limited Exception For Work In Progress, Jan 16
FEMA Funds Content Replacements For Northshore Technical College, Jan 11
FEMA Grant Gets The Ball Rolling For New Gym In Plaquemines Parish, Jan 10
Regional Working Group To Meet for First Time, Jan 9
Be Wary of Fraud, Jan 5
FEMA Funds Surpass $9 Billion Mark for Gulf Coast Recovery, Jan 2

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