FEMA Region IX News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=9 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/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:53 EDT FEMA Region IX News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=9 http://www.fema.gov/img/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49977OAKLAND, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has presented preliminary flood risk maps to communities in Butte County, Calif. The preliminary draft maps will help community officials and local residents identify known flood risks and when finalized, will be used for flood insurance, land use planning and development decisions.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:09 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4997711/19/2009 0:0:0R9-09-058http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49978PAGO PAGO, AS -- Less than two weeks remain to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to return a completed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:53 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4997811/19/2009 0:0:01859-011http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49965PAGO PAGO, AS -- Fraud is a rare occurrence during disaster recovery. However, if it does occur, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a responsibility to take action.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:08:53 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4996511/16/2009 0:0:01859-010http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49957UTULEI, AMERICAN SAMOA -- Free legal assistance is being offered to low income victims of the September 29, 2009 earthquake and tsunami. These services will be provided through outreach clinics and a telephone hotline as part of a partnership between the American Samoa Bar Association ("ASBA"), the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division ("ABA YLD") and the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA").Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:16:36 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4995711/14/2009 0:0:01859-009http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49956PAGO PAGO, AS -- In less than 20 days, the final day to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to turn in a completed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application will be here.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:12:26 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4995611/10/2009 0:0:01859-008http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49908PAGO PAGO, AS -- To date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $9.5 million in disaster grants for people affected by the earthquake, tsunami and flood that hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009. Upon distribution of funds, every recipient receives a letter that provides important information about the grant and outlines how the money should be spent. People receiving financial assistance through a disaster grant are advised to use their money wisely.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:07:14 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4990811/7/2009 0:0:01859-007http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49862Families from the villages of Paggi and Faga’itua affected by the September 29th Earthquake, Tsunami and FloodingTue, 03 Nov 2009 08:33:19 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4986211/3/2009 0:0:01859-13MAhttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49860OAKLAND, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has presented draft flood risk maps to communities in Del Norte County, Calif. The draft maps will help community officials and local residents identify known flood risks and when finalized, will be used for flood insurance, land use and development decisions.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:41:24 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4986011/2/2009 0:0:0R9-09-057http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49861PAGO PAGO, American Samoa -- Thirty days after a major disaster declaration in response to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and flooding that struck American Samoa, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to support the American Samoa government (ASG) and its people.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:47:29 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4986110/29/2009 0:0:01859-003http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49854PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA -- American Samoans who suffered damages or losses from the September 29 Earthquake, Tsunami and Flooding and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application. Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance that may be available to them.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:34:31 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4985410/26/2009 0:0:01859-002http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49853PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA -- American Samoa and federal officials announced today that private nonprofit facilities that provide essential services of a governmental nature and are open to the general public may be eligible for public assistance.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:31:18 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4985310/26/2009 0:0:01859-001Ahttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49809WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, leadership from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will join the State of California along with numerous national and local emergency preparedness organizations at events across the impacted region in solemn acknowledgement of the 20th anniversary of the San Francisco Bay Area 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:04:52 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4980910/17/2009 0:0:0HQ-09-126http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49787PAGO PAGO, American Samoa -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to support American Samoa Governor Togiola Tulafono, Delegate Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, and local leadership as the cleanup and recovery efforts in the territory continue. On Thursday, the Disaster Recovery Center opened its doors in American Samoa, serving 130 families in its first afternoon.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:26:32 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4978710/9/2009 0:0:01859-001http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49727WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that cleanup and recovery efforts in American Samoa are making significant progress. At the same time, FEMA and other federal partners remain actively involved, bringing food, shelter, medical supplies and other assistance to meet the immediate needs of residents affected by last week's earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:30:39 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4972710/5/2009 0:0:0HQ-09-122http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49721WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is into its sixth day of response and federal support to American Samoa.Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:58:35 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4972110/4/2009 0:0:0HQ-09-121