30 More Wildfire-Affected Counties Can Apply For FEMA Public Assistance
AUSTIN, Texas – Federal disaster aid in the form of Public Assistance reimbursements has been approved for 30 additional Texas counties affected by wildfires in 2011, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Thursday.

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.

Chester, Texas Takes Steps to Make Flood Insurance Available to its Citizens
DENTON, Texas -- Chester, Texas is now a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and that means those living and working in the town can purchase flood insurance.

FEMA Awards More Than $1.3M For City Of McAllen, TX Drainage System Upgrade
DENTON, Texas — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1.3 million to the state of Texas for the construction of basic drainage infrastructure for the Retiree Haven subdivision in the city of McAllen.

FEMA Awards More Than $2.9M For Cancer Center Drainage System Upgrade
DENTON, Texas — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.9 million to the state of Texas for upgrades to an existing storm sewer system at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

FEMA Funds New Early Learning Facility in Plaquemines Parish
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Following a $7.7 million grant recently announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Belle Chasse Primary School within Plaquemines Parish will soon build a new addition to their current campus—an early learning facility for prekindergarteners through second graders.

FEMA Grant Helps Restore New Orleans' Katrina-Damaged Archives
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today approximately $1.7 million in public assistance funding to restore New Orleans Notarial Archives’ book volumes and historical records damaged during Hurricane Katrina.

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.

Partners Teaming Up to Update Flood Maps in the Greater New Orleans Area
DENTON, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating flood maps in the Greater New Orleans area following near completion of the Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS).

Public Asked to View Flood Maps in Llano County, Texas
DENTON, Texas, -- In four short months, Llano County, Texas will have final flood maps that show the most current flood risks, giving homeowners, renters and business owners the information they need to make informed decisions.

Public Asked to View Flood Maps in White County, Arkansas
DENTON, Texas, -- In four short months, White County, Arkansas will have final flood maps that show the most current flood risks, giving homeowners, renters and business owners the information they need to make informed decisions.

Public Invited To Comment On Cleveland Co, OK Preliminary Flood Maps
DENTON, Texas -- After months of collaboration and the continuous sharing of information resulting in preliminary flood maps, officials with Cleveland County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are now asking the public to participate in a 90-day comment period.

Recovery Update: Oklahomans Receive More Than $1.6 Million in Assistance
DENTON, Texas -- Nearly a year after Atoka County in Oklahoma was declared a federal disaster area following the April 14, 2011, tornado, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved more than $1.6 million in Individuals and Households Program (IHP) assistance for affected residents.

White House Highlights Arkansas Emergency Manager as a "Champion Of Change"
DENTON, Texas -- On Thursday, Jan. 19, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) Deputy Branch Chief for Homeland Security Chad Stover will be one of 17 local leaders honored at the White House as a “Champion of Change.” These men and women have demonstrated significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected. They have also embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response efforts.

White House Highlights Denton County Volunteer as a "Champion Of Change"
DENTON, Texas -- On Thursday, Jan. 19, Denton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator Brenda Gormley will be one of 17 local leaders honored at the White House as a "Champion of Change." These men and women have demonstrated significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected. They have also embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response efforts.