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October 6, 2011
Hit By Recent Storms? The Deadline Nears to Apply for Disaster Assistance
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The deadline is nearing for residents and business owners who had damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to apply for disaster assistance. The registration deadline is...
Pennsylvania
October 6, 2011
Senior Citizens Won't Lose Benefits if They Receive Disaster Aid
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Senior citizens who receive disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will not lose their Social Security benefits nor have their benefits cut. "A...
Pennsylvania
October 6, 2011
Americorps Volunteers: a Welcomed Presence After the Storms
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Showing their usual enthusiasm and skills, two teams of AmeriCorps volunteers have come to Pennsylvania at the request of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to...
Pennsylvania
October 6, 2011
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Berks County
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Berks County Friday, October 7, to help residents...
Pennsylvania
October 6, 2011
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Filing Deadlines Near
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- If the recent storms and flooding associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee affected your income, you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance; however,...
Pennsylvania
October 5, 2011
Four New Public Assistance Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Four new counties are added to the President's disaster declaration for Hurricane Irene, for damage that occurred during the period August 26-30, 2011.  The Federal Emergency...
Pennsylvania
October 5, 2011
FEMA Rebuilding Experts Continue to Provide Advice in Montoursville
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach team currently providing storm-damage repair and rebuilding advice in Lycoming County will continue doing so through Wednesday, October 12. FEMA...
Pennsylvania
October 4, 2011
Disaster Recovery Centers' Hours to Change
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Federal and Commonwealth officials announced a change in the hours of operation for Disaster Recovery Centers.  Many individuals needing help after Hurricane Irene and Tropical...
Pennsylvania
October 4, 2011
FEMA's Free Rebuilding Advice Team Extended For Second Time
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach team now providing storm-damage repair and rebuilding advice in Dauphin County will continue doing so through Monday, October 10. FEMA...
Pennsylvania
October 4, 2011
Disaster Survivors: Be On the Lookout for Scam Artists
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania residents should be alert for individuals trying to scam those seeking assistance following the recent severe storms and flooding. Unfortunately, after a disaster,...
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