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September 2, 2015
This First Week of National Preparedness Month, Make a Plan for Floods
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This is the first week of National Preparedness Month (NPM) and in the Midwest it’s off to a roaring start with active outreach and conversations meant to inspire individuals and...
Region VII
July 30, 2015
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Exercise Process to be Discussed at Public Meeting
Kansas City, Mo. –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office announced today there will be a routine biennial exercise conducted with...
Region VII
May 7, 2015
FEMA: As Severe Weather Approaches, Prepare, Stay Informed and Make a Plan
 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the potential for severe weather across the plains and several Midwestern states the remainder of this week and into the weekend, staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland...
Region VII
May 5, 2015
Callaway Energy Center Exercise Process to be Discussed at Public Meeting
Kansas City, Mo. –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office announced today the state of Missouri, along with the counties of Callaway...
Region VII
April 7, 2015
In Anticipation of Severe Weather, FEMA Monitors and Encourages Residents to Prepare Now
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the potential for severe weather across the plains and several Midwestern states this week, staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office are...
Region VII
October 9, 2014
Get Ready, Missouri: One Week Until Annual Earthquake Drill
More than 440,000 in Missouri to Participate in Nationwide Drill             KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With just one week to go, communities throughout Missouri are preparing for the fourth annual Great...
Region VII
April 3, 2014
FEMA, K-State and Other Organizations Partnering to Prepare Students for Future Disasters
Media Contacts: FEMA News Desk       Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VII          (816) 283-7095 Lynda Bachelor          Kansas State University, HandsOn Kansas State                  (...
Region VII
November 25, 2013
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Exercise Process to be Discussed at Public Meeting
Media Contacts: Federal Emergency Management Agency news desk (816) 283-7095 Jodie Fawl, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (402) 471-7428Stefanie Bond, Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency...
Region VII
October 22, 2013
President Declares Disaster for Kansas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Kansas to supplement...
Kansas, Region VII, Headquarters
October 22, 2013
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Kansas Declaration
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Kansas.Assistance...
Kansas, Region VII, Headquarters
September 23, 2013
Kansas State University Pilots "ReadyCampus" on September 30; Campus-wide Event to Engage Students in Real-time, Disaster Preparedness Challenge
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Students and faculty at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, along with their neighbors, will have a unique chance to learn first-hand about the importance of disaster...
Region VII
September 19, 2013
Region VII to Host LIVE Twitter Chat with the Public, Businesses and Partner Organizations About Disaster Preparedness for Traditionally Underserved Groups
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—No matter who you are, your decisions today will impact whether you’ll be ready to be a hero tomorrow—so the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region VII, is opening up a...
Region VII
September 19, 2013
FEMA Specialists to Provide Historic and Environmental Preservation Information at Upcoming Missouri Preservation Clinic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–On September 6, 2013, President Obama declared a major disaster for 18 counties in the State of Missouri. In addition to Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program funding for state and...
Region VII
September 16, 2013
Heroes Aware are Heroes Who Care
Preparing the ‘Whole Community’ for disasters means ensuring everyone has a seat at the tableKANSAS CITY, Mo. –The expression, “a hero’s work is never done” can be said for both fictional tales and...
Region VII
August 29, 2013
September 1 Marks the Start of National Preparedness Month; Citizens invited to 'Be a Hero' All Year Long
FEMA Region VII’s “Be A Hero, Preparing Means Caring” campaigncalls on all Americans to exercise an inclusive approach when preparing for emergencies  KANSAS CITY, MO –Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman...
Region VII
August 29, 2013
Colorful Insect Threatens to Decimate Missouri's Ash Tree Population--Debris Clean-up Practices Impact Infestation
Kansas City, Mo – Last spring, a series of storms caused extensive tree damage in many communities throughout Missouri.  As clean-up continues, proper debris management will impact the fate of...
Region VII
August 9, 2013
Missouri Residents Urged to Use Caution When Returning to Flood Damanged Homes and Businesses
Kansas City, Mo –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers safety tips to residents returning to check on flood damaged property and encourages them...
Region VII
August 9, 2013
Kansas Residents Urged to Use Caution When Returning to Flood Damaged Homes and Businesses
Kansas City, Mo – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) offers safety tips to residents...
Region VII
August 6, 2013
Scotland County Added to Missouri Disaster Declaration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Scotland County is now eligible for federal assistance from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred during the period of May 29, 2013, to June...
Region VII
August 6, 2013
Midwestern Residents Urged to be Aware of Flood Dangers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With several areas throughout Kansas and Missouri experiencing bouts of late-summer flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents to stay informed...
Region VII
August 6, 2013
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Exercise And Public Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice
Kansas City, Mo. –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office announced today the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station public meeting and...
Region VII
August 1, 2013
President Declares Disaster for Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Iowa to supplement state...
Iowa, Region VII, Headquarters
August 1, 2013
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Iowa Declaration
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Iowa.Assistance for...
Iowa, Region VII, Headquarters
July 19, 2013
President Declares Disaster for Missouri
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Missouri to supplement...
Missouri, Region VII, Headquarters
July 19, 2013
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Missouri Declaration
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Missouri.Assistance...
Missouri, Region VII, Headquarters