Release Date: November 10, 2005
Release Number: 1604-122
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Jackson, MS - Individuals who sustained losses due to Hurricane Katrina can speed their recovery by following suggestions provided by federal and state emergency managers.
"It's important for people to have control over their lives, whatever their circumstances. When applicants understand the process, they're much more confident and capable of moving forward with their recovery," said Nick Russo, deputy federal coordinating officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA offers these guidelines to help applicants manage their recovery:
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, works 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: Friday, 11-Nov-2005 10:04:38