FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Office of Public Affairs) FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Webmaster) 60 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:10:03 EST FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60620Following 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 Alaska.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:02:05 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60620http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60619WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Alaska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm during the period of November 15-17, 201Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:01:07 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60619http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60605Following 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 Utah.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:38:20 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60605http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60604WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Utah to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm during the period of November 30 to December 1, 2011.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:45 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60604http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60602Following 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 Alabama.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:56 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60602http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60601WASHINGTON D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the state of Alabama and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of January 22-23, 2012.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:17 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60601http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60599WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Floods are a year-round hazard and do not end when cold weather begins. Although this winter has not yet proven to be as severe as in past years, the coming months can bring about a range of conditions across the country that could affect your community. Areas that receive less snow and rain this winter season may later experience drought-like conditions that, when it does rain, can lead to flash flooding. The onset of seasonal rains and snowmelt can also lead to flooding. FEMA encourages citizens to understand the unique flood risks associated with winter weather, and prepare now with an emergency plan, which may include purchasing flood insurance to protect property and possessions from flood damage.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:26:29 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60599http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60459Corrected Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:21:44 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60459http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60356WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Craig Fugate, today put out the following statement after Bill Read, the current Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center, announced that he plans to retire by June of 2012.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:58:49 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60356http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60298WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today issued the following statement on the passing of Bob Lay, the Director of Emergency Management for Brevard County, Florida and a former FEMA employee:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:36:53 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60298http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60247Following 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 commonwealth of Massachusetts.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:11:56 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60247http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60246WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm and snowstorm during the period of October 29-30, 2011.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:07:46 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60246http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60058Following 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 Alaska.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:47:32 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60058http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60057WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of November 8-10, 2011.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:47:04 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60057http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=59941WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As 2011 – one of the most active years for disasters in recent history – comes to a close and Americans get ready to ring in a new year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Americans to Resolve to be Ready in the new year by making a resolution to be prepared for emergencies.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:49:02 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=59941