FEMA

On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation

Contact:

1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)

   http://www.fema.gov/

    HUD, FEMA Extend Disaster Housing Assistance Program

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced an extension to the Disaster Housing Assistance Program-Ike (DHAP-Ike), giving approximately 11,000 families who were displaced by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav more time to transition to longer term housing solutions.

    Do You Know The Flood Risk Of Your Home Or Business?

    FRANKFORT, KY - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Do you really know where you live? Not knowing the flood risk of your home or business could cost you a lot of money. But, there is a simple way to find out that risk. Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at

    FEMA Urges Caution For Those Returning Home After Wildfires

    SEATTLE, WA - July 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges residents and business owners to take extra precautions when returning after wildfire-caused evacuations. Dennis Hunsinger, FEMA Acting Regional Administrator for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington warns that unseen dangers may linger long after the flames die down.

    FEMA Approves $1.2 Million Grant For Property Acquisition

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Philadelphia Office, announced today the awarding of more than $1.2 million in funding to acquire five homes in Temple Hills, Maryland. The five properties are located in areas of unstable soil.

    Improved Housing Ready To Deploy For 2009 Hurricane Season

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received its first order of reduced-formaldehyde travel trailers to supplement its existing temporary housing and sheltering inventory for the 2009 hurricane season. These new travel trailers complement the reduced-formaldehyde mobile homes and park models which FEMA began adding to its inventory last year.

    Are You Ready For The Next Disaster: Make Your Property More Flood And Wind Resistant

    TALLAHASSEE, FL - June 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Hurricane season and the potential for considerable wind and flood damage begins in earnest June 1, so do not wait to make your home more hazard resistant

    When The Inspector Comes To Your Damaged Property

    LITTLE ROCK, AR - May 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes of April 9 and registered for federal disaster assistance may be waiting to have their homes inspected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other loss verifiers.

    FEMA Temporary Housing Program Ending For Families Of Hurricanes Katrina And Rita

    May 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, FEMA conducted the largest temporary housing operation in the history of the country, providing temporary housing units to more than 143,000 families across the Gulf Coast. Additionally, FEMA has provided more than $7.8 billion in housing and other needs assistance (e.g. transportation, clothing, furniture) to roughly 1.5 million households affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

    Jamestown Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

    Bismarck, N.D. - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Stutsman County residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can now visit a Disaster Recovery Center run by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if they have questions about recovery programs. The Jamestown Disaster Recovery Center, located at Buffalo Mall, has recovery program representatives available to help answer questions about assistance

    Protect Your Home From Future Flood Damage

    MOORHEAD, Minn - April 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Flooding can cause serious damage to property and possessions, but homeowners who take steps to retrofit their homes in anticipation of the unexpected will come out ahead. Retrofitting means modifying your home to protect against flood damages.

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