FEMA Region VI News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=6 en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Office of Public Affairs) FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Webmaster) 360 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:41 EDT FEMA Region VI News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=6 http://www.fema.gov/img/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49911NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced a total of more than $8.7 million in federal grants to the Jefferson Parish Public School System, Recovery School District and Preschool Learning Center for recovery work at four educational facilities throughout southeast Louisiana.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:41 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4991111/6/2009 0:0:01603-886http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49845NEW ORLEANS , La. -- Only three months after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) announced $13.8 million for St. Bernard Parish’s roadway restoration project, the three agencies announced another $70.6 million to support the post-Katrina recovery project.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:52:23 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4984510/28/2009 0:0:01603-885http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49846NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Earlier today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) met with officials from the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office and announced nearly $56.6 million in additional public assistance support for the construction of the community’s new detention center.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:54:20 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4984610/28/2009 0:0:01603-884http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49797NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced $16.9 million in additional funding to continue restoring the city's water distribution system to its pre-Katrina operating levels.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:57:14 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4979710/15/2009 0:0:01603-883http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49782NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Plans to construct LeBlanc Elementary School are progressing after the new facility received a "green light" from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) when the agencies recently provided a $10.1 million consolidated grant to enable the post-Rita recovery project.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:10:15 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4978210/9/2009 0:0:01603-882http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49750NEW ORLEANS - Disadvantaged residents throughout New Orleans will continue to receive vital community services with a recent $1.1 million federal grant, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Louisiana Recovery Office (LRA) and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:30:29 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4975010/8/2009 0:0:01603-881http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49847ASCENSION PARISH, La. -- Only weeks after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) announced $6.2 million to the Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for work in Livingston and West Feliciana Parishes, another $5.1 million is now being awarded to the company for Hurricane Gustav work done to restore electricity throughout Ascension Parish.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:17:48 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4984710/5/2009 0:0:01786-140http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49736CAMERON, La. -- Future storm damages are less likely to occur when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) join forces and provide extra funding to mitigate public facilities so that they are better prepared to face and withstand impending hurricanes.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:40:57 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4973610/1/2009 0:0:01603-880http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49584DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:05:38 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495849/30/2009 0:0:0R6-09-153http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49586DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Karnes County, Texas. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:08:53 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495869/29/2009 0:0:0R6-09-151http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49592NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) today announced nearly $2 million in additional FEMA funding to help the city of New Orleans rebuild the Rosa F. Keller Library in the Broadmoor neighborhood. The funds will contribute to building a state-of-the-art library and community center to serve as the local community’s learning and cultural hub.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:49:37 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495929/28/2009 0:0:01603-879http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49560NEW ORLEANS, La. -- On the heels of Hurricane Katrina's landfall came Hurricane Rita on Sept. 24, 2005. As Louisianians reflect upon their rebuilding accomplishments since her devastating blow, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) continue to aid in Louisiana's restoration, supported by nearly $1.2 billion in federal grants.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:55:24 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495609/25/2009 0:0:01603-878http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49551NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) today announced an additional $21.7 million for schools throughout the New Orleans area, including funding for Edward Hynes Elementary and Holy Cross schools.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:05:50 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495519/24/2009 0:0:01603-877http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49504PORT SULPHUR, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced $13.5 million in consolidated funding to enable the construction of a new, three-story medical facility in Plaquemines Parish.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:39:20 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495049/15/2009 0:0:01603-876http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49503ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced an additional $3.1 million in federal funding to replace Nunez Community College’s Administration Building.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:51:04 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495039/15/2009 0:0:01603-875