Federal Aid Programs For California Emergency Disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for California.
President Declares Emergency Disaster For California
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared an emergency exists in the state of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on June 20, 2008 and continuing.
FEMA Funding to Help California Fight Wildfire in Solana and Napa Counties
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help California fight the 3,000 acre wild-land fire in Solano and Napa Counties. The fire is one of over three hundred fires that started in the State in the last 24 hours, mostly due to dry lightning.
FEMA Funding to Help California Fight Trabing Fire
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help California fight the Trabing Fire in Santa Cruz County.
FEMA approved the Fire Management Assistance Grant Friday, June 20 at 11:32 p.m. (EDT).
People,Numbers, Dollars Merge
PASADENA, Calif. -- Nearly six months removed from the devastation of the wildfires of 2007, Southern California is re-emerging. With helping hands from federal and state agencies, local governments, tribes and dozens of voluntary agencies, thousands of displaced residents are housed and hundreds of impacted businesses are getting stronger.
FEMA And OES Grant $2 Million For San Diego County's Wildfire Evacuation And Shelter Costs
PASADENA, Calif. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) announced today the reimbursement of $2 million to the County of San Diego to help cover the costs of essential supplies used to house and care for evacuees at Qualcomm Stadium and 46 other shelters during last fall's wildfires in Southern California.
Federal Officials Join FSM, State and Local Officials to Assess Damage
OAKLAND, Ca. -- Federal Officials announced today that The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Region IX is sending a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Team to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to evaluate the severe coastal erosion and storm surge flooding on the islands of Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk from November, 2007 through February, 2008.
FEMA's Public Assistance Program - Building the Road to Recovery
Honolulu, Hawaii -- After a federally declared disaster, like the severe storms, high surf, flooding and mudslides of December 4-7, 2007, getting funds to repair or rebuild damaged public infrastructure is a critical part of the response and recovery process.
FEMA/State Work To Restore Infrastructure Damaged During December 4-7 Storm: Kick-Off Meetings Underway
Honolulu Hawaii -- After a federally declared disaster, such as the severe storms, high surf, flooding and mudslides of December 4-7, 2007, getting funds to repair or rebuild damaged public infrastructure is a critical part of the response and recovery process.
State/Federal Assistance Available To Eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. This program also encourages protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process.
Southern California Wildfires - Then And Now
PASADENA, Calif. -- The two major firestorms that raged through Southern California in 2003 and 2007 share several notable similarities. Both began in the third week of October during periods of high temperatures, low humidity and gusty Santa Ana winds; both received federal disaster declarations in the fourth week of October; the 2003 fires spread through five of the seven counties affected in 2007; both closed registration for federal and state assistance to individuals on January 9; both were expanded to include eligible mud- and debris-flow losses.
Wildfires Yield Retroactive Tax Relief
PASADENA, Calif. -- California residents whose properties were damaged by October and November wildfires may be eligible for disaster tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).
Federal Response To Northeastern Nevada Earthquake
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
has mobilized its regional operations to assist emergency managers in Nevada determine the extent of damage and identify necessary federal assistance and assets following a strong earthquake near the states eastern border with Utah this morning.
1,745 Disasters and Counting...
PASADENA, Calif. -- It has happened in every state in America, every U.S. territory and the District of Columbia. It happens an average of 31 times each year. It could happen soon where you live.
Recovery Update: $3.79 Million Approved in Lyon County Disaster Aid
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Families, individuals and businesses in Lyon County suffering damage from the Jan. 5-10 severe winter storms and flooding have been approved to receive more than $3.79 million in disaster assistance, officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Nevada Division of Emergency Management (NDEM) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today. As of the close of business, Feb. 13:
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