FEMA Awards $1,667,191 Grant to Winnebago County
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $1,667,191 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to Winnebago County, Ill., for the acquisition and removal of 12 homes in Edgemere Terrace that have been repeatedly damaged by flooding.

FEMA Deadline Set For State, Local Agencies to Apply
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana state and local agencies and certain private nonprofit organizations that may be eligible for federal disaster assistance have only a few more days to apply before the July 25 deadline.

FEMA Encourages Midwesterners to Resolve to Be Ready in 2012
CHICAGO, Ill. -- As 2011 draws to a close and Midwesterners get ready to ring in the New Year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office is encouraging everyone to Resolve to be Ready by taking some simple steps to prepare for emergencies.

Federal Aid Programs For State Of Ohio 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 Ohio.

Federal Aid Programs for State of Minnesota 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 Minnesota.

Federal Public Assistance Applicant Briefings Set for Chisago, Isanti and Mille Lacs Counties
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Officials from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that State disaster officials will hold Public Assistance applicant briefings for Chisago, Isanti and Mille Lacs counties this week. The briefings will be held to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations apply for federal disaster assistance to support recovery from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes July 1-11, 2011.

Help Spread the Word About Disaster Assistance
MARION, Ill. — With the August 8 application deadline less than one month away, residents are encouraged to help spread the word that federal disaster assistance is available.

Kanabec County is Included in Disaster Declaration
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announce that Kanabec County is now included in a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) to repair infrastructure damaged during severe storms, flooding and tornadoes July 1-11.

Lake County Earns CRS 6 Rating: Lower Flood Insurance Premiums for Many Residents
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Lake County National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders will collectively save $211,881 in annual flood insurance premiums now that the community has achieved a higher classification in the NFIP’s Community Rating System (CRS), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V announced today.

Midwesterners: Start Preparing Now for Severe Winter Weather
CHICAGO, Ill. -- With winter just around the corner, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V reminds everyone to start preparing for the possibility of severe winter storms and extreme temperatures. Midwesterners can find helpful tips and recommendations to help them get prepared at www.ready.gov/winter.

Need a Last Minute Gift Idea? Give the Gift of Preparedness
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The holidays are just around the corner and for those still looking for the perfect gift, consider giving the gift of preparedness. Emergency supplies for a disaster supply kit are a great addition to any holiday list, since many of the items are low-cost and easy to find. Best of all, disaster kit supplies can go a long way toward protecting your friends and families for any emergency.

President Declares a Major Disaster for Minnesota
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Minnesota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of July 1-11, 2011.

Public Assistance Applicant Briefings Set for 11 Counties
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced today that Public Assistance applicant briefings are scheduled Aug. 15-17 for Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Pine, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Stearns and Yellow Medicine counties.

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Preparedness
CHICAGO, Ill. -- This holiday season, one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones is the gift of disaster preparedness. Giving emergency supplies to help build a disaster supply kit and having an emergency communications plan can go a long way to ensure that your family is prepared for any emergency.

Two More Hoosier Counties Get FEMA Public Assistance
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Vermillion and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for federal aid to supplement state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit (PNP) organizations response efforts in the wake of storms and flooding that occurred earlier this year.