FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov 60 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:25:09 EST FEMA Logo http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46993AUSTIN, Texas -- As thousands of Texans affected by Hurricane Ike file claims for policies underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), interest in the program is growing. Following are myths and facts about the program.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46993http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46989AUSTIN, Texas -- Texans who suffered damage or losses as a result of Hurricane Ike and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have just one week to return their completed applications. The deadline for filing the form is Friday, Dec. 12.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46989http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46987AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike have just one week left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46987http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46992Biloxi, Miss. -- The following is a summary of Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi as of Dec. 1, 2008:Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46992http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46981PASADENA, Calif. -- Californians are well aware of the dangers from wildfires. To minimize damages from future wildfires and other events like flooding and mudslides, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing disaster mitigation specialists at displays in two Lowe’s hardware stores beginning Thursday, December 4.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46981http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46991JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Mitigation advisors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in Taney and Webster Counties to offer businesses and homeowners tips on how to repair and rebuild in a way to make properties less susceptible to damage from future disasters.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46991http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46979JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available for homeowners and residents, as well as businesses and private non-profit organizations, in the disaster-designated counties of Boone, Callaway, Chariton, Howell, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Osage, Schuyler, St. Charles, St. Louis, Stone, Taney, Texas, and Webster Counties and the Independent City of St. Louis.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46979http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46976JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Mitigation advisors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in the St. Louis area to offer businesses and homeowners tips on how to repair and rebuild in a way to make properties less susceptible to damage from future disasters.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46976http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46977SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced today, that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC’s) in the municipalities of Peñuelas, Villalba, Santa Isabel, Guayama and Las Piedras will cease operations at the close of business Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46977http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46986AUSTIN, Texas -- Helping Texans rebuild stronger and safer is the goal of mitigation advisers stationed in Disaster Recovery Centers and home improvement stores throughout the area of the state most impacted by Hurricane Ike. These employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide a wealth of information on measures people can take to reduce the likelihood of losses and damage in future extreme wind and rain events.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46986http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46980SHOREACRES, Texas -- In 2002, when David and Cynthia Garza decided to build their 2,200-square-foot dream home, they had no idea the road to achieving their dream would be paved with building codes. Initially frustrated by requirements, they later credited the city's "hard-nosed" building inspector for their home's survival during Hurricane Ike.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46980http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46985ORLANDO, Fla. -- If you applied for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Tropical Storm Fay and later received a letter stating you were not eligible for disaster aid, an appeal letter may reopen your chances for disaster assistance.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46985http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46984JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance to individuals and households is now available in Jefferson and Howell counties. These counties have been added to the initial 15 counties and City of St. Louis declared Nov. 13 for FEMA's individual assistance.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46984http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46953SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Property owners who purchase flood insurance now can reduce future financial losses such as those suffered during the recent severe storms and flooding starting September 27 through October 3, 2008.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46953http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46962GALVESTON, Texas -- In the wee hours of Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike barreled ashore as a strong Category 2 storm, bringing wind gusts up to 125 mph and a storm surge that spilled over the 17-foot-high Galveston seawall.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46962