FEMA Reimburses Texas $1.7 Million For National Guard Assistance
Release Date: October 9, 2005
Release Number: 1606-025
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AUSTIN , Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1.7 million grant to the State of Texas to reimburse the Texas Adjutant General's Office for National Guard emergency costs of security, transportation and medical triage for New Orleans evacuees in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath.
"It's important to move these funds as quickly as possible," said Tom Davies, FEMA's federal coordinating officer for disaster recover operations in Texas . "We commend the State of Texas and the Texas National Guard for stepping up to the plate and helping their neighbors in need."
The federal funds are made available under FEMA's Public Assistance Program. State and local governments and designated agencies that provide services to evacuees from Hurricane Katrina are eligible for 100 percent reimbursement for costs associated with:
- mass food, shelter and essential transportation for evacuees;
- extended hours to enforce safety;
- emergency operation centers;
- emergency medical care; and
- certain emergency-related school costs.
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, work with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003 .
Last Modified: Tuesday, 11-Oct-2005 09:04:30