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Firefighting cost rises to $8.5 million
We just got confirmation from Gov. John Hickenlooper 's office that $8 million was originally set aside for the Black Forest Fire in an executive order issued on Wednesday, June 12. Because the Disaster Emergency Fund was short on funds at that time, Hickenlooper ordered that $5.5 million be transferred from the state's general fund. Comment?
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Obama declares disaster for Michigan spring floods
Tuesday's declaration will allow federal funds to flow to 16 Michigan counties to aid with cleanup costs from the flooding that happened from April 16 to May 14. He calls the announcement "very welcome" and says the assistance "should help ensure a faster recovery for those who were hard hit." Comment?
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RI receives nearly $40M in federal Sandy relief
The federal government has given Rhode Island nearly $40 million so far to assist in the recovery from Superstorm Sandy. Comment?
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... runs the program, are decades out of date, and that may also subsidize the cost of living in flood-prone areas. When FEMA released new preliminary maps for New York City on Monday, replacing ones from 1983, the number of structures in flood zones ... Comment?
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West Virginia News from Eyewitness News
... Emergency Management Agency is surveying the damage from recent floods in Roane County. While the county cleans up, FEMA is trying to determine if there is enough damage to provide individual assistance to flood victims. They are surveying damage ... Comment?
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Help Is Still Available For Victims Of May 19 Tornadoes
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... seen such a volunteer response coming from all over America,' said River Burton, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) representative for Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties who has worked major disasters nationwide since 2005. Read more about ... Comment?
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Wiggins will receive loan and grant for water project
Wiggins Interim Town Administrator Jon Richardson said he received an e-mail yesterday giving final approval of a $549,000 loan and a $153,853 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Comment?
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... Emergency Management Agency is surveying the damage from recent floods in Roane County. While the county cleans up, FEMA is trying to determine if there is enough damage to provide individual assistance to flood victims. They are surveying damage ... Comment?
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Royalton Township Fire Department Receiving Federal Grant
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... Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow say the money is coming from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program through FEMA and Homeland Security. The grant is designated for operations and safety improvements, meaning it can pay for things like training, ... Comment?
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Menendez, Chiesa Announce $5 Million In Federal Sandy Relief For N.J. Department Of Transportation
... removal costs incurred after Superstorm Sandy. The grants are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program. "Superstorm Sandy brought New Jersey its worst transit disaster, and costs associated with ... Comment?
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NJ Dot To Receive $5 Million From Fema For Sandy Cleanup
... New Jersey's U.S. senators announced today. The grants are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program. "Superstorm Sandy brought New Jersey its worst transit disaster, and costs associated with the ... Comment?
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Making Hurricane Preparedness Fun...and Delicious
... to check in with. Neighbors take a few minutes to look at an " emergency preparedness checklist ," like the one FEMA puts out. Maybe one subgroup volunteers to coordinate the bulk purchase of flashlights and supplies. Another puts Stretogether a ... Comment?
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Nonprofit gives Iowa City $200,000 for animal shelter, more to come
A nonprofit organization raising money for an Iowa City animal shelter to replace one destroyed in the 2008 flood has made its first contribution to the city. Comment?
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Spiritual-care course trains chaplains, others for the next disaster
Countless others answered the call to help, volunteering time and donating millions. Comment?
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More than 56K tons of debris cleared in Moore
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More than 56,000 tons of debris has been removed from neighborhoods in Moore as the city reaches the one-month mark since a deadly tornado carved through the Oklahoma City suburb on May 20. City manager Steve Eddy said Wednesday a total of 56,550 tons of debris had been cleared. Comment?
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UMCOR is responding to EF-5 tornado in Moore
... storms." Forrester and his United Methodist colleagues met with Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) executives to assess needs in the wake of the storms and advance a collaborative response that will help survivors recover over ... Comment?
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State transportation department gets $5M for Sandy cleanup
The latest recipient is the state Department of Transportation, which received $5,090,504 million in federal Sandy relief to reimburse the state for debris removal costs incurred after superstorm Sandy. Comment?
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... alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. Government partners include local and state public safety agencies, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), the Department of Homeland Security, and ... Comment?
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Volunteers return from Moore disaster zone
... Organization, Norman Helping Hands, Christian Aide Ministries, Tzu Shi Buddhist Organization, Veterans Association, FEMA, Small business administration, and a large amount of tribal Indian organizations. "We got all the players at one table who ... Comment?
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10 apps that may save your life
... with new information, in both English and Spanish. Future enhancements include the ability to check on the status of a FEMA application and update an existing application. This American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday ... Comment?
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