It’s been one month since President Obama issued an emergency declaration on Oct. 29 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Here’s an update on FEMA and the state’s efforts in Pennsylvania thus far:Assessing damagesDuring the damage assessment process, 11 teams conducted boots-on-the-ground assessments in eight counties. In Franklin County, the Civil Air Patrol provided officials with a bird’s eye view of damages, flying over Hurricane Sandy-impacted homes and businesses there.
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2012-11-13 00:12 - News Release
WASHINGTON -- At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, and tribal communities in affected areas. The Administration's top priority remains supporting states, tribes and communities, as response efforts continue.
2012-11-11 23:00 - News Release
More than $455 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors
2012-11-11 02:56 - News Release
More than $411 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors
2012-11-09 23:51 - News Release
More than $368 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster SurvivorsWASHINGTON -- At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, and tribal communities in affected areas.
2012-11-09 01:16 - News Release
More than $327 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors WASHINGTON -- At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, and tribal communities in affected areas.
2012-11-08 02:18 - News Release
More than $293 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors
2012-11-07 02:07 - News Release
More than $251 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors
2012-11-06 01:14 - News Release
One Week after Hurricane Sandy More than $210 million Approved in Individual Assistance
2012-11-05 01:30 - News Release
More than $158 million in Individual Assistance Approved for Disaster Survivors WASHINGTON - At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, and tribal communities in affected areas.