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Kelly Stone
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News from Region X

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Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alaska Disaster Recovery: Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for the State of Alaska.

President Declares Disaster for Alaska: 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 Alaska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm during the period of November 15-17, 201

Federal Aid Programs For State Of Alaska Disaster Recovery: Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obamas major disaster declaration issued for Alaska.

President Declares A Major Disaster For Alaska: WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of November 8-10, 2011.

Gifting Peace of Mind: SEATTLE, Wash. -- Every year millions of American lives are disrupted by natural disasters ranging from earthquakes and severe storms to floods and wildfire. But all disasterslarge or smallshare a common theme, focusing attention on the importance of disaster preparedness and the critical need to take action before disaster strikes. The trick is to convert good intentions into good deeds, and according to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, theres no time like the holidays.

FEMA Activates in Support of Bering Sea Storm: SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring storm conditions in Alaska, and encourages residents to follow the advice of local officials. According to the National Weather Service, winter storm, blizzard and coastal flood warnings remain in effect along the Bering Sea and west coast of Alaska. Conditions are expected to worsen as this storm makes landfall.

National Fire Prevention Week 2011: SEATTLE, Wash. -- National Fire Prevention Week 2011 will be observed from October 9-15. This years theme is: Protect Your Family from Fire, and according to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, the 2011 campaign is all about keeping ourselves, our families, and our communities safer from fire.

Last updated: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:02:05 EST