General News Releases - May 2003
- Mobile Recovery Centers To Tour Five Counties, May 31
- Mobile Safe Room On Tour - REVISED , May 31
- Deadlines Approaching For Disaster Unemployment Application, May 31
- Wyoming To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- Utah To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- South Dakota To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- North Dakota To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- Montana To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- Colorado To Receive Funds To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 30
- Fact Sheet On Anniversary Of Trinidad Complex Fires, May 30
- Fact Sheet On Anniversary Of Iron Mountain Fire, May 30
- Public Meeting To Discuss Nuclear Power Plant Exercise, May 30
- Complacency Won't Win Against Wildfires, May 30
- Beware Of Fraudulent Contractors When Repairing Your Damaged Home, May 30
- After Calling To Apply, Return SBA Application, May 30
- Alabamians Unemployed Because Of Storms And Tornadoes May Qualify For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, May 30
- Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $4.9 Million, May 30
- A Safeguard Against Surprises, May 30
- Disaster Checks Aid Nearly 6,000 Tennesseans, May 30
- New Counties Get Disaster Aid, May 30
- Deadlines For Filing For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, May 30
- Ten More Missouri Counties Designated For Disaster Assistance, May 30
- Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) To Open In Liberal, May 30
- FEMA's Registration And Helpline Numbers Change Hours, May 30
- Disaster Recovery Assistance Available For Farmers And Ranchers, May 30
- Federal/State Public Assistance Funds Rebuild Communities And Help Its Citizens, May 30
- More Than $4.6 Million In Individual Aid, May 30
- Texas To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Oklahoma To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- New Mexico To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Louisiana To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Arkansas To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Puerto Rico To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- New York To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- New Jersey To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Washington State To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Oregon To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Idaho To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- Alaska To Receive Funds From Homeland Security To Train Citizens For Emergencies Through Community Emergency Response Team Program, May 29
- President Bush Appoints Arkansas Native As Chief Of Staff At The Federal Emergency Management Agency, May 29
- FY 2003 CERT Grants By State/Territory, May 29
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, May 29
- Homeland Security Helps Train Citizens For Emergencies With $19 Million For Community Emergency Response Teams, May 29
- Common Misunderstandings May Cause Some Victims To Miss Disaster Assistance, May 29
- FEMA And State Will Open Two Disaster Recovery Centers For Ice Storm Assistance On Saturday, May 31, May 29
- Questions About Disaster Assistance? Call Fema's Toll-Free Helpline, May 29
- Four Disaster Recovery Centers To Close, May 29
- Tennessee Seeks Millions For Storm Damage, May 29
- A Time To Buy Flood Insurance, May 29
- New Hours For FEMA Teleregistration, May 29
- Mobile Safe Room On Tour, May 29
- Assistance For Tornado Victims Tops $4.6 Million, May 29
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available In Haskell, Meade And Seward Counties, May 29
- Tips For The Care Of Tornado Damaged Family Heirlooms And Valuables, May 29
- Leake County Designated For Public Assistance, May 29
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Returns To Pike County, May 29
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Returns To Rankin County, May 29
- More Than $15.8 Million In Disaster Aid Approved For Mississippians; 5,406 Have Applied For Assistance, May 29
- Overwhelming Response Fills Church With Donated Goods For Tornado Victims, May 28
- Residents Of Newly Declared Mississippi Counties Are Urged To Apply For FEMA-State Disaster Aid, May 28
- Now Is The Time To Buy Flood Insurance, May 28
- Bartlesville & Cheyenne Disaster Recovery Centers to Open, May 28
- The Word Is Mitigate, May 28
- Dear Disaster Applicant . . . Some Applications Need Additional Information From Insurance Companies, May 28
- SBA Loan Applications Are Key To Disaster Recovery Funds, May 28
- What To Expect When You Call FEMA, May 28
- Over $400,000 In Public Assistance For Disaster Recovery On The Kenai Peninsula, May 28
- Disaster Recovery Center Opens Wednesday In Egypt Community Near Okolona, May 27
- Nearly $1.3 Million In Disaster Assistance Approved For Illinois, May 27
- FEMA And State Schedule Briefings For Local Officials On Ice Storm Infrastructure Assistance, May 27
- Some Storm Victims May Not Yet Be Eligible For FEMA Aid Due To Confusion Regarding Inspectors, May 27
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available, May 27
- Workshops Offer Rebuilding Tips, May 27
- Two Mobile Recovery Centers Now In Madison County, May 27
- More Than $8 Million Approved In Grants And Loans, May 27
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Cherokee, May 27
- Residents Strongly Encouraged To Consider Building Safe Rooms, May 27
- Disaster Assistance To Florida Tornado Victims Tops $12.7 Million , May 27
- Helpful Tips For Disaster Applicants In Marion And Pearl River Counties, May 27
- Flood Insurance Gamble A Poor Bet, May 27
- Disaster Aid May Cover Wells, Septic Tank Damage, May 26
- FEMA Authorizes Funds For Perry Complex Fire, May 24
- The Safe Way Into Your Flooded Home, May 24
- Flooding May Foster Mold Growth, May 24
- Wind Resistant Construction Information Available Online, May 24
- Federal Disaster Aid Authorized For Mississippi Storms, May 23
- Community Relations Teams Visit Disaster-Damaged Areas, May 23
- Disaster Assistance Does Not Take A Holiday; Phone Lines Open Over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23
- Residents Of Six More Counties Can Call For Disaster Aid, May 23
- $6 Million In Disaster Assistance Approved For Alabama, May 23
- Disaster Assistance Totals Nearly $2.4 Million, May 23
- Counties Added For Tennessee Disaster Aid, May 23
- In 15 Days: Tennessee Disaster Aid Tops $10 Million, May 23
- Helpline Offers Disaster Information, May 23
- No Holiday For Disaster Recovery, May 23
- Mobile Safe Room On Tour, May 23
- Assistance For Tornado Victims Tops $3 Million, May 23
- FEMA And Alaska Division Emergency Services Winter-Storm Disaster Recovery Weekly Wrap-Up, May 23
- Storm Recovery Funds For Individuals At $656,000, May 23
- One Month Remains To Seek Disaster Assistance, May 23
- Nearly $4.5 Million In Individual Aid, May 23
- Howard County, Maryland, Implements Community Emergency Response Network, May 22
- National Flood Conference In San Francisco Will Focus On Risk Communication, Hazard Reduction, May 22
- Ice Storm Disaster Assistance Totals More Than A Quarter Million Dollars In First Ten Days, May 22
- Ten Additonal Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance, May 22
- U.S. Citizenship Not Required For Disaster Assistance, May 22
- Mobile Recovery Centers To Serve Areas Near Maury And Bedford Counties, May 22
- Disaster Unemployment Benefits Available, May 22
- Use Care In Hiring Repair Contractors, May 22
- Disaster Recovery News: Disaster Recovery Centers And Holiday Hours, May 22
- Haskell, Meade And Seward Counties To Receive Disaster Assistance, May 22
- Disaster Recovery Centers will Be Open Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, May 22
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Pearl River County, May 22
- Residents Of Marion And Pearl River Counties Urged To Apply For Fema-State Disaster Aid, May 22
- FEMA To Give $3.3 Million To Florida For Mitigation Planning, May 21
- Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness And Response Oks $1 Million For Lowndes County Facility, May 21
- FEMA Awards Nearly $3 Million In Grants To 12 States To Reduce Risk Through Pre-Disaster Planning, May 21
- Disaster Officials Issue Fraud Warning, May 21
- Bethany And Edmond Disaster Recovery Centers To Complete Service, May 21
- Federal/State Officials Issue Debris Removal Guidelines, May 21
- When The Inspector Comes To Inspect Your Damaged Property, May 21
- Disaster Officials Squelch Insurance Rumor, May 21
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Chattanooga, May 21
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Rhea, Polk, Marion Counties, May 21
- FEMA Expedites Disaster Checks, May 21
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Gibson, Madison Counties, May 21
- Disaster Assistance Expanded In Five Missouri Counties, May 21
- Disaster Assistance Available For Farmers, May 21
- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Marion County To Assist Disaster Applicants, May 21
- More Than $7.8 Million In Disaster Aid Approved For Mississippians; 3,603 Have Applied For Assistance, May 21
- West Virginia Disaster Assistance Tops $10 Million, May 21
- Baylor Receives $5 Million FEMA Grant , May 20
- Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, May 20
- FEMA Announces Actions In Response To "High" Security Risk, May 20
- A Kansas Family's Safe Room Story, May 20
- Safe Room Successes in Oklahoma, May 20
- Apply Now For Ice Storm Assistance, May 20
- Disaster Aid Exceeds $4 Million, May 20
- Inspectors To Visit Disaster-Damaged Homes, May 20
- Helpline Available To Those Who Need Information, May 20
- Disaster Recovery Centers - A Valuable Resource For Disaster Information, May 20
- Two Weeks Later: $3.6 Million Approved, May 20
- Temporary Housing Provides Interim Comfort, May 20
- FEMA Expediting $180,000 in Immediate Needs Funding to Battlefield, Carl Junction, Pierce City, and Stockton, May 20
- Jackson And Meridian Disaster Recovery Centers To Close Friday, May 20
- Reducing Flood Risk: It's Up to You, May 20
- FEMA To Evaluate Waterford 3 Nuclear Exercise, May 19
- NOAA Forecasters Say Six To Nine Hurricanes Could Threaten In 2003, May 19
- NOAA Forecasters Say Six To Nine Hurricanes Could Threaten In 2003, May 19
- FEMA And State To Open Disaster Recovery Centers, May 19
- Toll-Free Application Number Available For Those Affected By Severe Weather, May 19
- Permits Required Before Rebuilding Damaged Structures, May 19
- Debris Piles Can Be Dangerous-Safety Starts With The Property Owner, May 19
- FEMA Expands Tennessee Disaster Assistance, May 19
- Mobile Recovery Center To Serve Wayne County Area, May 19
- Out of Work Because of the Disaster? Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, May 19
- Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across Missouri, May 19
- FEMA Community Relations Teams Reach Out To Hard-Hit Communities, May 19
- Toll-Free Application Number Available For Those Affected By Severe Weather, May 19
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Douglas County, May 19
- Public Assistance Approved for Anderson and Woodson Counties, May 19
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available, May 19
- Temporary Housing Provides Short Term Comfort, May 19
- FEMA To Provide More Than $23, 000 To City Of Palmer For Public Facilties, May 19
- Programs Provide Help With Hurricane Shutters, May 19
- Kemper, Neshoba And Rankin Counties Designated For Public Assistance, May 19
- Marion And Pearl River Counties Designated For Individual & Household Program Assistance, May 19
- Disaster Crisis Counseling Available In 10 Mississippi Counties, May 19
- Public Assistance Funds Strengthen Communities, May 19
- FEMA Authorizes Funds For Hawaii Fire Within Hours, May 18
- Mobile Recovery Centers Coming To Three Counties, May 18
- Help Available To Restore Storm-Damaged Wells And Septic Tanks, May 18
- Bethany Disposal Site For Household Chemicals Completes Services, May 17
- Tennessee Counties Coming Back From Damage, May 17
- Murfreesboro Disaster Recovery Center To Open, May 17
- Public Meeting To Discuss Nuclear Power Plant Exercise, May 16
- Storm Victims Urged To Apply For Federal/State Disaster Assistance, May 16
- Preparing For Tornadoes Is The Best Defense, May 16
- Applicant Briefing Scheduled In Pawhuska, May 16
- Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $800,000, May 16
- Careful Use Of Disaster Checks Advised By State And Federal Officials, May 16
- Update: Tennessee Disaster Aid Tops $4 Million, May 16
- Interest Soars In Safe Rooms, May 16
- Chattanooga Disaster Recovery Center To Open, May 16
- Disaster Officials Issue Fraud Warning, May 16
- Dyer County Gets Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, May 16
- More Missouri Counties Designated For Disaster Assistance, May 16
- Disaster Assistance Update, May 16
- Disaster Recovery Aid Tops $900,000, May 16
- Disaster Recovery Centers Closed On Sundays, May 16
- Disaster Recovery Centers In Anchorage & Palmer To Close, May 16
- FEMA And Alaska Division Emergency Services Winter-Storm Disaster Recovery Weekly Wrap-Up, May 16
- Additional Damage Now Covered Because Incident Period Is Extended; Assistance Helpline Is Available, May 16
- Helpline Remains Open: More Than $4.1 Million Individual Aid, May 16
- "Tornado Week" Timeline, May 15
- MBTA, American Red Cross Of Massachusetts Bay And Federal Agencies Kick-Off Safety Partnership During National Transportation Week, May 15
- President Declares Major Disaster For Illinois Tornadoes, May 15
- Additional Alabama Counties Designated For Federal/State Disaster Assistance, May 15
- Don't Be A Victim Twice - Choose Contractors Carefully, May 15
- FEMA Adds 23 Counties For Disaster Assistance, May 15
- Handling Hazards, May 15
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Launch, May 15
- Common Misunderstandings May Cause Some Victims To Miss Out On Disaster Assistance, May 15
- Inspectors Verifying Damages Caused By The March 27 Storms, May 15
- Disaster Recovery Center To Close May 21, May 15
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Walthall County May 26 And 27; Eligibility For Assistance Is Now April 6th Through 25th, May 15
- Eligibility For Disaster Assistance Is Now Extended For Those Who Suffered Storm Damage From April 6th Through 25th, May 15
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Pike County; Eligibility For Assistance Is Now April 6th Through 25th, May 15
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Visit Scott, Newton And Clarke Counties; Eligibility For Assistance Is Now April 6th Through 25th, May 15
- Low-Cost Flood Policy Set For Low-Risk Residences, May 15
- FEMA Releases Grant Funds For World Trade Center Recovery Costs, May 15
- FEMA Funds Port Townsend Public Safety Building, May 14
- FEMA And The National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster Partner In Citizen Corps, May 14
- Federal Disaster Funds Authorized For Maine To Aid Winter Cold Spell Recovery, May 14
- Lincoln and Osage Counties Eligible for Public Assistance, May 14
- Applicant Briefings Scheduled, May 14
- Properly Dispose of Disaster-Damaged Household Chemicals, May 14
- Be Prepared To Document Storm Losses, May 14
- Inspectors To Visit Disaster-Damaged Homes, May 14
- Disaster Assistance Expanded to Include Infrastructure Damages, May 14
- Additional Counties Eligible For Disaster Aid, May 14
- First Checks Go To Tornado Victims, May 14
- Nearly $5.8 Million In Disaster Aid Approved For Mississippians; 2,653 Have Applied For Assistance, May 14
- Disaster Recovery Centers Opening to Serve Those Affected by Disaster, May 13
- Disaster Recovery Center To Open, May 13
- Community Relations Teams To Help Storm Victims, May 13
- Disaster Aid Tops $1 Million, May 13
- What to Expect When Inspectors Visit, May 13
- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers In Jackson And Meridian Announce New Hours; Saturday Hours Now 8AM To 12Noon, May 13
- Brookhaven Recovery Center To Close Friday But Aid Is Still Available, May 13
- Federal Disaster Aid Ordered For New York Ice Storm Recovery, May 12
- President Authorizes Disaster Aid For Alabama Storms, May 12
- FEMA Teleregistration Line Open To Those Affected By Severe Storms And Tornadoes That Began On May 8, May 12
- Use Care in Hiring Repair Contractors, May 12
- FEMA Community Relations Teams Hit the Streets, May 12
- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pierce City, May 12
- Careful Use of Disaster Checks Advised by State and Federal Officials, May 12
- National Flood Insurance Coverage Available To Mississippi Homeowners, Renters And Business Owners, May 12
- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Rankin County To Assist Disaster Applicants, May 12
- Take Care When Inspecting Utilities After a Flood, May 12
- Once the Water Recedes, May 12
- Have Insurance? Apply Anyway!, May 11
- Federal Funds Authorized For Walker Fire, May 10
- President Orders Disaster Aid For Oklahoma Tornado Victims, May 10
- Once The Flood Arrives, May 10
- Answers for Kid's Tornado Quiz, May 9
- Kid's Tornado Quiz, May 9
- A Kid's Guide to Tornadoes and Preventing Disaster Damage, May 9
- Kansas Counties get additional Federal Aid, May 9
- Disaster Recovery Center To Open, May 9
- Disaster Recovery Center To Open, May 9
- FEMA Community Response Teams Canvas Counties, May 9
- FEMA And Alaska Division Emergency Services Winter-Storm Disaster Recovery Weekly Wrap-Up, May 9
- Disaster Assistance Is Also Available To Private, Non-Profit Organizations, May 9
- Disaster Assistance Surpasses $4 Million, May 9
- Legal Services Now Available To Mississippians Affected By April 6th -14th Severe Storms, May 9
- Residents Of 20 Tennessee Counties Urged To Register For Fema-State Disaster Aid, May 9
- More Than $3.8 Million Individual Aid: Deadline May 13, May 9
- Burke County, North Carolina, And Los Angeles County, California, Implement Emergency Response Plans For Animals, May 8
- President Authorizes Disaster Aid For Tennessee Storms, May 8
- Storm Recovery Funds For Individuals Top $200,000, May 8
- Don't Be A Victim Twice (Choose Contractors Carefully), May 8
- Disaster Recovery Center On Wheels To Visit Madison County, May 8
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available, May 8
- Evacuation Routes Important In Flooding, May 8
- FEMA Call Important Part of Cleanup Efforts, May 7
- More Than $4.2 Million In Disaster Aid Approved For Mississippians, May 7
- USFA Training Back on Schedule, May 7
- Federal Disaster Assistance Now Available, May 6
- Federal Disaster Assistance Now Available, May 6
- FEMA Head Visits Areas Hit By Tornadoes, May 6
- Undersecretary Brown Speaks To Massachusetts Fire Academy Graduates, May 6
- President Orders Disaster Aid For Kansas Tornado Victims, May 6
- President Declares Major Disaster For Missouri Tornadoes, May 6
- Caleb Disaster Recovery Center Changes Hours Of Service, May 6
- More Than $2 Million Approved For Disaster Assistance, May 6
- Up To $20K Available To Flood-Stricken Mississippians To Prevent Future Flood Damage, May 6
- Debris Removal Underway by DOH, FEMA, May 6
- Audio Clips from DHS Secretary Tom Ridge During Monday's Press Conference, May 5
- "TOPOFF 2" - Week-Long National Combating Terrorism Exercise Begins May 12, 2003, May 5
- Environmental Protection Agency Sent 1,900 Responders To Columbia Shuttle Search; Made 48,400 Debris Collections, May 5
- Recap Of The Search For Columbia Shuttle Material, May 5
- FEMA And Alaska To Open Disaster Recovery Centers In Anchorage And Palmer, May 5
- When The Inspector Comes To Inspect Your Damaged Home, May 5
- Jackson Disaster Recovery Center To Open Tuesday, May 6, May 4
- Disaster Assistance Centers Opening To Help Mississippians Affected By The Early April Severe Weather, May 3
- FEMA And State Schedule Briefings On Infrastructure Assistance, May 2
- Weekly Review: More Than 5 Million in Aid to West Virginians, May 2
- FEMA Grant Will Provide Millions To Protect Island's Power Grid From Storm Damage , May 1
- Paradise, California, Implements Wildland Fire Preparedness Plan, May 1
- NFIP Announces Substantial Increase In Compliance Coverage For Policyholders, May 1
- Nearly $950,000 Approved For Disaster Relief, May 1
- Helpful Tips For Disaster Applicants, May 1
- Monthly Round-Up Of Disaster Assistance, May 1
- Briefings Set For Local City Officials, May 1
- FEMA Unveils Significantly-Expanded Web Site En Español To Ensure All Americans Can Access The Latest Preparedness Information, May 1
Last Modified: Wednesday, 05-May-2004 12:31:35