FEMA Debuts "Ask FEMA" Weekly Column
Release Date: October 6, 2004
Release Number: 1549-030
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MOBILE, Ala. -- The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), begins a weekly column titled, “Ask FEMA” for publication in newspapers throughout the disaster-impacted states to provide important disaster recovery information to those impacted by the recent disasters.
The column will answer frequently asked questions that FEMA receives through the agency’s Helpline, Disaster Recovery Centers and website (http://www.fema.gov) on a weekly basis and will cover topics that are relevant to the stages of disaster recovery. The column will be approximately 500-600 words.
Since Hurricane Charley first struck Florida in early August, the agency has received nearly 1 million applications for disaster assistance. In September alone, there were 21 federal disaster declarations, with 15 of those including assistance for individuals, the most in a single month in the history of the agency.
FEMA appreciates your cooperation and participation in publishing this important disaster recovery information.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 06-Oct-2004 14:54:40