General News Releases - August 2008
- Federal Support For States Facing Gustav: Get Serious, Get Moving, Get Ready, Aug 31
- No Holiday For Storm Survivors; Disaster Recovery Centers Open On Labor Day, Aug 31
- Four Counties Added For Individual Assistance; Nine Added For Public Assistance, Aug 31
- National Emergency Family Registry And Locator System And The Child Locator Center Activated For Hurricane Gustav, Aug 30
- Federal Aid Programs For Alabama Emergency Disaster Recovery, Aug 30
- President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Alabama, Aug 30
- Gustav: Federal Agencies Support States, Evacuees, Aug 30
- President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Mississippi, Aug 30
- Additional Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Cocoa, Aug 30
- State-FEMA Disaster Outreach Gains Momentum, Aug 30
- FEMA, SBA Assistance Centers to Close for Labor Day, Aug 30
- President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Texas, Aug 29
- Federal Support As States Act In Advance Of Gustav, Aug 29
- Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Emergency Disaster Recovery, Aug 29
- President Declares Emergency Federal Aid for Louisiana, Aug 29
- Realistic Expectations Essential To Disaster Recovery, Aug 29
- By The Numbers: More Than $32 Million Approved In Hurricane Dolly Disaster Assistance Since July Declaration, Aug 29
- FEMA Publications Help Kansans Plan Ahead For Emergencies, Aug 29
- Kansans Mark National Preparedness Month, Aug 29
- More Than $6 Million In Aid Approved For Missouri June Flooding, Aug 29
- One Month Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance, Aug 29
- September Is National Preparedness Month, Aug 28
- Before The Storm, Aug 28
- How to Apply for Federal-State Disaster Assistance, Aug 28
- FEMA, State Public Assistance Program Helping Idaho Communities, Aug 28
- Kansas' IT lead on special assignment to Democratic Convention, Aug 28
- Four Counties Added To Iowa Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance, Aug 28
- Iowa Disaster underscores need for pet owners to develop evacuation plans, Aug 28
- Purchasing Flood-Prone Property, Aug 28
- Federal Government Steps Up Preparations For Gustav, Aug 27
- FEMA Statement On Disaster Housing In Florida Following Tropical Storm Fay, Aug 27
- FEMA/SERT Community Relations Specialists Visit Brevard County Neighborhoods, Aug 27
- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Are Open To Help Brevard Disaster Applicants, Aug 27
- Three More Florida Counties Designated For Public Assistance, Aug 27
- Use Disaster Housing Funds Wisely, Aug 27
- Over $15 Million Approved For Illinois Residents, Sba Centers Close Thursday, Aug 27
- Temporary Transfer for Customers, Staff of Cedar Rapids Bus Service, Aug 27
- More Florida Counties Designated for Disaster Assistance, Aug 26
- Storm Survivors in Brevard County Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance, Aug 26
- Winfield DRC Transitions to SBA Loan Outreach Center, Aug 26
- Deadline for Illinois Residents to Register with FEMA has Passed, Aug 26
- Gulf Coast Mississippi School Shelters - Designing A Safe Future, Aug 26
- 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 Extends Deadline for Public Assistance Requests to Sept. 12, Aug 25
- South Hancock Elementary: Two Communities, One Recovery, Aug 25
- By The Numbers: FEMA/MEMA Mississippi Recovery Effort Aug. 2008, Aug 25
- President Declares Major Disaster for Florida, Aug 24
- FEMA Assistance: Ten Misconceptions That Can Hinder Disaster Aid, Aug 23
- Monday Is The Last Day For Illinois Residents To Register With FEMA, Aug 23
- FEMA Teams On The Ground In Brevard County, Aug 22
- Shoshone County Receives Mitigation Planning Grant, Aug 22
- Hurricane Dolly Disaster Assistance In Texas Tops $26 Million In Aid, Aug 22
- More Than $5.2 Million In Aid Approved For June Missouri Flooding, Aug 22
- Martinsville High School Awarded Federal Grant For Temporary Classrooms And Offices, Aug 22
- Public Assistance Helps Push Aid Total To $81.5 Million, Aug 22
- Levee Task Force Works to Repair and Prepare, Aug 22
- Vital Helplines for Disaster Victims, Aug 22
- President Announces Emergency Declaration For Florida, Aug 21
- Another Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Santa Rosa, Aug 21
- Three Days Left For Illinois Residents to Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance, Aug 21
- Check The State's Website For Public Assistance Deadline, Aug 21
- Governor Culver, FEMA Announce $400 Million in Disaster Funds Committed, Aug 21
- Modular Buildings Set Up for Cedar Rapids Community School District Central Offices, Aug 21
- Winnebago County Added To Iowa Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance, Aug 21
- FEMA Funds Four New Shelters In Hancock County, Aug 21
- Public Assistance Expanded in New Hampshire to Five Counties, Aug 20
- Cash Support for Organizations Can Help Disaster Recovery, Aug 20
- Disaster Recovery Center To Close With Registration Deadline, Aug 20
- FEMA Announces Housing Assistance Helpline for Illinois Applicants, Aug 20
- Removal of Swine Carcasses from Iowa Flooding Completed, Aug 20
- SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Replaces DRC in Black Hawk County, Aug 20
- 'America Is Safer When Our Schools Are Safer' U.S. Schools Receive Life-Saving NOAA Public Alert Radios, Aug 19
- Public Assistance Helps Idaho Communities after Flooding, Aug 19
- State Attorney General's Office Ready To Assist With Contractor Fraud Issues, Aug 19
- Feeling Lucky? Odds Are Good You'll Be Flooded, Aug 19
- Federal Government Steps Up Planning and Preparations as Tropical Storm Fay Approaches Florida Coast, Aug 18
- Disaster Aid Helps Washington Communities Rebuild Flood-Damaged Property, Aug 18
- Tropical Storm Fay, Aug 18
- Illinois Storm Victims: Less Than One Week Left To Apply For Disaster Assistance, Aug 18
- Public Assistance Authorized For Walworth County, Aug 18
- Iowa Levees Have a New Source of Interagency Support, Aug 18
- Disaster Recovery Centers To Open In La Feria And San Benito, Aug 16
- FEMA Weekly News in Review, Aug 16
- Heating Up Emergency Preparedness, Aug 15
- Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301: Special Needs Planning, Aug 15
- FEMA Announces Interim Release Of Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 For Special Needs Populations., Aug 15
- Federal Aid Programs For Vermont Disaster Recovery, Aug 15
- President Declares Major Disaster For Vermont, Aug 15
- Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in South Padre Island and La Feria, Aug 15
- More Than $4.5 Million In Aid Approved For June Missouri Flooding, Aug 15
- Over $13.6 Million Approved To Aid Illinois Disaster Victims, Just Over One Week Left to Register, Aug 15
- Have Wells And Septic Systems Checked For Safety, Aug 15
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available In More Iowa Counties, Deadline Extended, Aug 15
- FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration, Aug 15
- Disaster Assistance Registration Tips for Iowa Residents in Seven Additional Counties, Aug 15
- Tips for Teachers of Destroyed Iowa Schools: It's About Community and Shared Traditions, 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
- No Loss Of Benefits For Senior Citizens Receiving Disaster Aid, Aug 14
- The Sac and Fox Nation and FEMA Sign Disaster Assistance Agreement, Aug 14
- FEMA for Kids: Preparing Kids and their Families, Aug 13
- Homeowners, Landlords, Business Owners Urged To Check With Officials About Permits, Aug 13
- Those Who Have Flood Insurance May Be Eligible For Up To $30,000 Extra, Aug 13
- FEMA at Hollister Lowe's to Share Tips on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger, Aug 13
- FEMA Advisors on Rebuilding and Emergency Preparedness Will Be At Home Depot and Lowe's, Aug 13
- Four More South-Central Iowa Counties Receiving Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Aug 13
- FEMA Provides $25.4 Million To Continue Case Management In Mississippi, Aug 13
- FEMA Opens Second Disaster Recovery Center In Willacy County, Aug 12
- Preferred Risk Flood Insurance-A Smart Buy Today, Aug 12
- Elevation Saved Couple's Home They Built Themselves, Aug 12
- If You Don't Agree - FEMA Has an Appeals Process, Aug 12
- SBA Low-Interest Loans are Determined Case by Case, Aug 12
- FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Florence Fire, Aug 11
- President Declares Major Disaster For New Hampshire, Aug 11
- Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance, Aug 11
- Reasons To Buy Flood Insurance Now, Aug 11
- State Of Illinois and FEMA Disaster Mobile Home Roll-Out, Aug 11
- More Counties Get Public Assistance, Aug 11
- FEMA Cautions About Use of Third-Party Contractors, Aug 11
- Six Counties to Receive Additional Assistance for Infrastructure, Aug 9
- Illinois Storm Victims: Use Your FEMA Money Wisely, Aug 9
- FEMA Weekly News In Review, Aug 9
- Appealing Your Flood Insurance Claim - FEMA Explains How, Aug 9
- Flood Damage? Get Required Permits Before Rebuilding, Aug 9
- Governor Culver and FEMA Announce Decision to Allow the Purchase of Mobile Homes Locally, Aug 9
- Two-Week Update: Disaster Recovery Gains Momentum, Aug 8
- Recovery Centers Close, Loans and Other Disaster Assistance Continues, Aug 8
- Counties Added To Iowa Disaster Declaration, Aug 8
- $3 Million In FEMA Grants To Iowa Emergency Management, Aug 8
- Cedar Rapids Debris Removal Assistance Exceeds $1 Million, Aug 8
- Variety of Government Assistance is Available to Churches, Aug 8
- FEMA Surveys Vermont Flood Damage, Aug 7
- Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties - New Hours Of Operations Set, Aug 7
- When Rebuilding, Make Your Property More Flood-Resistant, Aug 7
- Illinois Residents Some Of First To Use SBA Online Application, Aug 7
- Federal Funds Helping Wisconsin Recover from Storms and Flooding, Aug 7
- FEMA At The Fair, Aug 7
- Finding Copies of Your Lost Records in Iowa, Aug 7
- Clean Up Immediately, But Keep Records of Damages, Aug 6
- Other Needs Assistance Program Available for Illinois Storm/Flood Victims, Aug 6
- Misunderstandings Can Cost Benefits, Aug 6
- FEMA Teams Provide Free Advice at State Fair, Aug 6
- Completing SBA Loan Application is the Key to Full Iowa Disaster Assistance, Aug 6
- Federal Response To Tropical Storm Edouard, Aug 5
- FEMA Announces Provision In Flood Insurance Regulations Allowing Chapman, KS, Residents To Rebuild With Storm Protection, Aug 5
- 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
- Good Answers To Common Questions About Recovery Assistance, Aug 5
- FEMA to Share Tips on Rebuilding Safer After Disaster, Aug 5
- Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance, Aug 5
- Final Three Disaster Recovery Centers to Close Soon, Aug 5
- Disaster Assistance for Iowa Nears $300 Million, Aug 5
- FEMA Mitigation Teams Provide Free Advice in New Locations, Aug 5
- Additional Counties Eligible For June Tornado, Severe Storm Damage, Aug 5
- Federal Government Prepares In Advance Of Edouard, Aug 4
- New Task Contract Awarded For Temporary Housing Units, Aug 4
- Disaster Assistance Available For Non-Citizens, Aug 4
- Recovery Center Visits Are Optional For Disaster Assistance, Aug 4
- Last Two State Disaster Recovery Centers to Close, Disaster Assistance Remains Readily Accessible, Aug 4
- Disaster Recovery Centers in Kearney and Lexington to Close on Thursday, Aug 4
- One Week Remains, Aug 4
- Disaster Aid Is Available for Some Private Non-profit Organizations, Aug 4
- Flood Damage? Get Required Permits Before Rebuilding, Aug 2
- How To Reduce Damage From Future Disasters, Aug 2
- Free Counseling Now Available In Two Additional Counties, Aug 2
- FEMA Weekly News In Review, Aug 2
- Iowans Now Moving More Quickly Into FEMA Manufactured Housing, Aug 2
- FEMA Announces Interim Release of Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Aug 1
- Producing Emergency Plans: A Guide for All-Hazard Operations Planning for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments (Interim), Aug 1
- More Than $2.8 Million In Aid Approved For June Missouri Flooding, Aug 1
- Three More Information Stations Opening for FEMA to Share Tips for Rebuilding Stronger and Safer, Aug 1
- Illinois Disaster Aid Exceeds $9 Million,Three Weeks Left to Register, Aug 1
- Weather Wise Kids, Aug 1
- Application Period Extended, $62.7 Million Disaster Aid Now Approved, Aug 1
- Recovery Experts Schedule Final Store, Fair Activities, Aug 1
- Beware Of Scam Artists, Aug 1
- FEMA Approves Stress Counseling Grants Following Iowa Disasters, Aug 1
- Federal and State Officials Stress Importance of NOAA Weather Radios, Aug 1
Last Modified: Thursday, 16-Oct-2008 12:07:40