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Aid to Local Governments Helping Rebuild Pennsylvania Communities
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- When disaster strikes, the first response is to ensure personal and family safety, and then address the loss of property and possessions. There is a federal disaster program - Individual Assistance (IA) - that responds to these urgent needs of individuals and business owners.
Residency of FEMA Temporary Housing Units Drop Below 500
JOPLIN, Mo. -- On February 6, households residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile homes in Joplin dropped below 500, recovery officials said today.
Albemarle County to Host an Informational Town Hall Meeting With FEMA, VDEM and SBA
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- Albemarle County is hosting The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and The Small Business Administration (SBA) to a Town Hall Meeting to provide information to Albemarle County residents who may have suffered damage from the August 23, 2011 earthquake.
Oklahomans Are Encouraged To Join The Great Central U.S. Shakeout
DENTON, Texas – Nine states across the central U.S. will participate in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. This second annual central U.S. ShakeOut is a public earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey, and dozens of other partners. FEMA is encouraging everyone across the central United States to participate in the event, including schools, businesses, governments and other organizations.
Arkansans Are Encouraged To Join The Great Central U.S. Shakeout
DENTON, Texas – Nine states across the central U.S. will participate in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. This second annual central U.S. ShakeOut is a public earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey, and dozens of other partners. FEMA is encouraging everyone across the central United States to participate in the event, including schools, businesses, governments and other organizations.
Alabama EMA and FEMA Announce Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers in Chilton County to Help Survivors
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Two disaster recovery center are open in Chilton County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on January 22-23. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.
Alabama EMA and FEMA Announce Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers in Jefferson County to Help Survivors
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Three disaster recovery centers are open in Jefferson County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on January 22-23. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.

Last updated: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:50:42 EST

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