County says no to funding Starke rescue response Aug 9, 2008
The $50,000 request is based on the number of calls multiplied by a FEMA reimbursement rate. According to county EMS Director Nelson Green, those 900 calls involve medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and stroke, but the vast majority of those calls come from inside the city limits. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Businesses, property owners getting FEMA relief Aug 9, 2008
The funds include nearly $45 million from the (FEMA) for housing and other individual needs, FEMA officials said Thursday ... According to a FEMA spokesman, the agency continues to receive more than 100 applications daily for disaster assistance. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Report: Woman at center of Amber Alert to surrender today Aug 7, 2008
" She believes Alphonse wants them back now for financial reasons. "Her FEMA is about to run out and she needs these kids for welfare and that's the bottom line," Tavey said. "She needs them for food stamps and welfare. " There s no doubt the kids have grown close to Tavey. "We call her Ra Ra because we don't call her Rhonda, said 8-year-old Rod Kessa Alphonse. (KHOU.com, TX)
Vt. Congressional Delegation Asks Bush For FEMA Aid Aug 7, 2008
Congressional Delegation Asks Bush For FEMA Aid ... Congressional Delegation Asks Bush For FEMA Aid ... Senators Leahy and Sanders, and Representative Welch, wrote to the President to highlight the state's request for FEMA disaster aid. (WCAX.com, VT)
Community calendar Aug 6, 2008
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dallas City Grade School, Illinois Route 9, Dallas City, Ill ... FEMA Disaster Recovery Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dallas City Grade School, Illinois Route 9, Dallas City, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Action Report: Hammond man struggles to buy FEMA trailer before FEMA evicts him Aug 6, 2008
Larry Lauff struggles to pack the possessions he and his wife have accumulated in two and a half years of living in their FEMA trailer in Hammond ... The call he received from FEMA left the couple chilled with fear ... FEMA called up and it was one of the upper managers, said we had four days to get out. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Houston's top weather team tracks the storm Aug 5, 2008
Vermilion Parish, also in western Louisiana, advised people in mobile homes or FEMA trailers along the coast to leave. About 50 miles northwest, Houston officials asked residents to safely store large, heavy items outside their homes to prevent flying debris. (KHOU.com, TX)
Tropical Storm Edouard poses flooding threat for Houston area Aug 5, 2008
Vermilion Parish, also in western Louisiana, advised people in mobile homes or FEMA trailers along the coast to leave. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Officials help residents make sense of flood maps Aug 4, 2008
So, for three days, FEMA and city engineers will explain them ... I'm glad that FEMA agreed to give us this opportunity, I think it's fairly important meeting for our citizens, said Slidell mayor Ben Morris. (WWLTV.com, LA)
REGION: Hospital bond ballots start flowing in Aug 3, 2008
The methodology used for the seismic evaluations is NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings (FEMA 178). Since the publication of FEMA 178 in 1992, significant progress has been made in understanding the seismic performance of buildings, especially in performance based design ... The use of HAZUS-MH instead of the FEMA 178 methodology will offer significant cost savings for California's hospitals. (North County Times)
Orleans FEMA trailer deadline stresses some Aug 2, 2008
New Orleans has already seen one FEMA trailer deadline, and now many are gearing up for a second ... John Noll is a FEMA trailer resident who believes making the city trailer deadline will take a lot of wishful thinking ... "I was delayed so much in getting Road Home finalized that he had to take another assignment he contracted before, and he won't be ready until possibly well into September." Noll is one of about 1,200 FEMA trailer residents who has received approval from the city to extend... (WWLTV.com, LA)
St. Regis: FEMA funds help firefighters save man Aug 1, 2008
It wasn't until the summer of 2006 that St. Regis firefighters received 120,000 from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The money allowed them to get new protective clothing and SCBAs Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses. (Missoulian, MT)
Three South Texas Counties To Receive FEMA Aid Aug 1, 2008
The White House approved FEMA's recommendation Thursday after spending nearly a week making preliminary damage assessments across Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties ... Residents in those counties will be able to register for the assistance immediately through the FEMA hotline at 800-621-FEMA and the agency's. (KWTX.com, TX)
Drew Industries Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Jul 31, 2008
" Conference Call Drew will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its second quarter 2008 earnings conference call on the Company's website, on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individual investors can also listen to the call at . Institutional investors can access the call via the password-protected event management site, StreetEvents ). A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone by dialing (888) 286-8010 and referencing access code... (PR Newswire)
Somerset County fire departments receive grants from FEMA Jul 31, 2008
Two Somerset County fire departments received Assistance to Firefighters Grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Confluence Volunteer Fire Co. received 132,145 and the Scalp Level and Paint Fire Co. received 69,136. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Vermont Asks FEMA To Assess Storm Damage Jul 31, 2008
Vermont wants FEMA to assess recent storm damage across the state. If Vermont sustained at least $1 million in damage to public property like bridges, roads and buildings, the state could qualify for financial assistance. (WCAX.com, VT)
Those who sold homes early get help from Road Home Jul 30, 2008
The Road Home provides grants of up to $150,000 to homeowners with severe damage from Katrina or Rita, based on the pre-storm value of the home minus the proceeds from sales, insurance and FEMA aid. Nearly 115,700 homeowners have received grants from the program, totaling $6. (WWLTV.com, LA)
FEMA plans recovery center in Dallas City Jul 30, 2008
BULLETIN: Sign up with FEMA by Aug. 25 ... To register, call FEMA at 800/621-FEMA (3362), from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. ... According to Kathy Dougherty, Hancock County Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) spokesperson, FEMA will set up a Disaster Recovery Center at the Dallas City Grade School, Rt 9 southeast side of Dallas City starting Friday, Aug. 1. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Texans Await FEMA Money In Dollys Aftermath Jul 29, 2008
Texans Await FEMA Money In Dollys Aftermath / - Waco, Temple, Killeen Weather and News Authority ... Texans Await FEMA Money In Dollys Aftermath. (KWTX.com, TX)
Texans wait for federal money after Hurricane Dolly Jul 29, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some South Texas residents are waiting for FEMA relief ... FEMA officials have fanned out across the Rio Grande Valley this week to begin the process of deciding whether Dolly's damage is bad enough to merit direct assistance ... In Dolly's case, FEMA says it factors in the number of homes destroyed or with major damage, the number of people displaced, and the level of insurance for property owners. (WCAX.com, VT)
> More than 1,700 area business impacted by floods Jul 29, 2008
Ness said the business centers didn t open sooner because FEMA personnel are the government s first responders to weather disasters. The early focus was on homes and individuals, Ness said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Where Are Those Edwards Photos? Jul 29, 2008
George W. Bush, in contrast, hadn't dedicated a large chunk of his life to FEMA. ... McCain seems to be taking the bait, which would seem to make sense only if he hopes to win over, not just swing Latinos but also swing centrists of all ethnicities who've become allergic to the GOP. But is immigration the issue on which Mike Murphy's "white females and ticket-splitting independents" crave a break from Republican dogma ... In the end, this election will be decided by white females and... (Slate)
Power outages widespread in Texas after Dolly... Jul 26, 2008
A 9 p.m. curfew was set for the second night in row Thursday, and the National Guard and FEMA were distributing ice, water and food. South Padre Island officials said no buildings were in danger of collapse, but damage was widespread to hotels and other businesses. (The Drudge Report)
County flood, tornado victims get $11 million in FEMA help (28) Jul 26, 2008
Metro: County flood, tornado victims get 11 million in FEMA help ... ADVERTISING~ Friday, July 25, 2008 12:09 PM CDT County flood, tornado victims get 11 million in FEMA help By TIM JAMISON, Courier Staff Writer WATERLOO --- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has doled more than 11 million in housing and other grant assistance so far to Black Hawk County's flood and tornado victims ... Forty more people registered with FEMA over the past weekend, more than six weeks after floods ravaged the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Miss. returns good will Jul 26, 2008
Brenda Jones, a Mississippi Emergency Management Agency public assistance specialist, has spent the past two weeks in Louisa County, Iowa, helping local governments with their FEMA paperwork. "My first thought was, 'This was their Katrina,' because it was the same devastation as we saw in Mississippi," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
More of this story Jul 25, 2008
Workers from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) came by the Perrine residence and offered help ... FEMA officials are responsible for flood damage assessment and disbursement of funds for private claims ... County officials are still assessing damage on county roads, but some payment from FEMA has already been received. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
AmeriCorps workers come to aid of Mason City family Jul 25, 2008
NECHAMA s Eric Isaacs said cleaning up the house helps give the homeowner some options including moving back into the home or seeking a FEMA buyout. If she waits a year before she does anything, she may not have a choice (because of the condition of the house), Isaacs said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Perry Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Jul 24, 2008
Currently there are three Property Damage Assessment teams on standby ready to deploy with GDEM and FEMA.. Department of Family and Protective Services: DFPS is reminding foster parents and caregivers that they are required to follow any evacuation orders for an area and must notify the agency as soon as possible of their new location. (KWTX.com, TX)
County Auditor Linda Pesek resigns position Jul 24, 2008
Emergency Management Coordinator Jon Vavruska was attending a FEMA meeting today since Bon Homme County had a disaster declaration. Therefore, discussion concerning quotes for electrical work at shelters was tabled as no persons were scheduled to appear regarding quotes. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Edwards: The Agony of the MSM Jul 24, 2008
" Maybe. Obama's record on "affordable housing," as described in the Globe story, isn't a case of gross ineptitude in a catastrophic regional emergency. It's not even a symbol of endemic governmental dysfunction. (Although: Is there a bigger Petri dish for corrupt incompetence than the "public-private partnership"? Think cable TV franchises.) But the Globe account does seem to capture what's most likely to be wrong with an Obama administration. After all, Obama's career has been unusually... (Slate)
FEMA seeks immunity from trailer suits Jul 23, 2008
FEMA seeks immunity from trailer lawsuits ... A FEMA trailer in the Broadmoor area of New Orleanson Feb. 14 ... FEMA wantsimmunity from a series of lawsuits filed on behalf of victims. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Mold found in some FEMA trailers here Jul 23, 2008
FEMA trailers in rows at the Greyhound Park grounds in Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, July12, 2008 ... After FEMA contacted those interested, 30 were identified as needing trailers ... FEMA had tried to contact all of the 102 people on the list forwarded by the city. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Flood Victims Face New Challenge: Mold Jul 23, 2008
FEMA Testing 700 Mobile Homes Housing Victims Who Lost Residency Because Of Flood Waters ... The Federal Emergency Management Agency has notified those residing in FEMA-provided mobile homes that mold is believed to have grown on the exterior water heater compartments ... FEMA officials alerted Indiana last week after apparent mold was discovered during routine maintenance of 11 mobile homes at two central Indiana mobile home parks. (CBS News -- US)
Cedar Rapids differs on using moldy FEMA trailers Jul 22, 2008
Over the weekend, Lt. Gov. Patty Judge ordered FEMA to remove the moldy trailers and pay for temporary housing for residents living in them ... A FEMA representative said Monday that none of the mold found in the closets was observed in the living area of the homes ... Nonetheless, FEMA has agreed to pay for those living in the affected trailers to stay at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, pay for their meals and for storage of their personal items until different trailers arrive. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Landrieu says FEMA delivers 'strategy without a plan' Jul 22, 2008
Landrieu says FEMA delivers 'strategy without a plan ... Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu says what FEMA delivered is a strategy without a plan ... Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson was more optimistic about FEMA's draft strategy, commending the agency for creating a task force on housing. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Getting Serious About Flood Insurance Jul 22, 2008
According to FEMA, fewer than 10% of people in high-risk areas in the Midwest have flood insurance ... Today, there are about 5 million flood insurance policies in place in the U.S. Butch Kinerney, spokesman for FEMA, calls the flood insurance rate "abysmally low.". (Time.com)
31 comments Jul 21, 2008
He is the candidate espousing the 'Katrina mentality', the people that prefer sitting inside a government furnished FEMA trailer rather than getting off their dead arses and helping themselves. The Government, by design, never does a good or ad 00004000 equate job of anything. (Human Events Online)
LETTERS: NCT, July 19, 2008 Jul 20, 2008
Don't worry, folks, FEMA is coming to help ... Yup, FEMA spent 50 million for their own benefit. (North County Times)
Suffer the children:Children need time to recover from the trauma of a disaster Jul 20, 2008
The crisis counseling program is sponsored by a grant from FEMA under the auspices of the Iowa Department of Human Services. In Northeast Iowa, it is coordinated by Pathways Behavioral Services of Waterloo, which is providing crisis mental health services for seven counties ---- Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, Bremer, Chickasaw, Floyd and Cerro Gordo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lt. Gov satisfied with FEMA's response to mold allegations Jul 20, 2008
The state's Lieutenant Governor and Director of Homeland Security, Patty Judge, issued an unusual 1:30 a.m. press release on Saturday morning asking for immediate action from FEMA after learning that some trailers had grown mold in areas near their water heaters. FEMA has provided mobile homes to hundreds of flood victims at the request of the state after record flooding during June left many homeless ... But Judge said she was deeply concerned about the conditions that flood victims were living... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Victims with flood insurance may be eligible for up to $30,000 extraa Jul 19, 2008
FEMA coordinates the federal government s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror ... Temporary housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not require that an applicant file for an SBA loan ... FEMA will process applications for housing assistance regardless of whether the applicant has... (Charles City Press, IO)
Fort Madison Disaster Recovery Center closes Jul 19, 2008
Officials from FEMA and the Small Business Administration had been on hand since July 9, fielding questions from flood victims seeking assistance. Brand Craine was one of the FEMA representatives at the DRC and said they have stayed busy at the site, but now he wants those still needing assistance to know the FEMA phone number continues taking calls ... People with questions who didn't have the opportunity to visit the DRC can call 1-800-621-FEMA with questions. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Action Report: FEMA trailer without electricity unbearable Jul 19, 2008
Five days in a FEMA trailer with no power, no air conditioning and 82-year old Pearline Baker says enduring conditions in the overheated trailer has been more than she could stand ... "I sit up all night, and I sit out here all day, said her daughter. They say the most frustrating thing was repeated attempts to get help produced no results, while the heat began to affect their health. "Mad as hell because me, my sister and my mother have high blood pressure, said Pearline s other daughter,... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Residents still wait for Carrollton park to return to normal Jul 19, 2008
While progress is underway at 15 other New Orleans parks that were used as FEMA trailer sites, Harrell sits in limbo ... Harrell Park housed Sewerage and Water Board employees after Katrina, so it's the Board's responsibility to get with FEMA and come up with a plan to bring the playground back on-line ... The Board is expected to meet with FEMA next week to finalize plans that are nearly complete. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Battle For Legislative Control May Not Be Pretty Jul 19, 2008
People who suffered storm damage from the earlier storms should call the FEMA Helpline to report new damage, however. FEMA grants for homeowners in disaster-declared counties may be eligible for disaster aid to help repair flood-damaged wells and septic systems ... Applicants for state and federal disaster assistance should tell the FEMA inspector they have a private well and septic system, Diemont said. (Agri-View, WI)
SBA increases loan limit for businesses affected by floods Jul 18, 2008
"Basically if there's a shortfall and the insurance doesn't cover all the damages that you had and if you don't get enough funds, let's say, from other agencies like FEMA to cover the damages, then that low-interest loan comes into play," he said. "Not everybody's going to need it or want it, but we encourage everybody to take advantage of it while we're here and, at a later date, you can decide whether to take advantage of it or not.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Upset residents take flooding woes to council Jul 17, 2008
Weber wondered if the city could request that they get revised and a list could be made of the affected areas, possibly paving the way for property buyouts through FEMA. ... Weber said that was why they were going to investigate whether FEMA could help. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
GAO: Flood program lacks funds to face future Jul 17, 2008
GAO, citing testimony by a FEMA official, said Katrina-related claims alone surpassed the aggregate amount of claims in the program's nearly 40-year history by more than $1 billion ... GAO said FEMA "generally concurred" with its recommendations and said it had taken steps to address contract monitoring. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Brain surgery is not an easy task for medical surgeons either Jul 16, 2008
A Sweet Talk reader spotted an item in another paper, dated May 31, that got his ire, reading how McClatchy Newspapers reported that since Jan. 1, FEMA has moved 710 Mississippi Coast households from trailers to hotel rooms, where they receive three catered meals each day. They were moved out of the trailers because of concerns about air quality caused by fumes from chemicals used in the manufacturing of the trailers. (New Iberia, LA)
Disparity in Road Home distribution raises questions Jul 16, 2008
They are 100% correct because I have seen people who had little or no damage in Kenner that received the policy limits from flood and homeowners because their insurance company didn't come out and check because they used FEMA estimates based on satellite imagery instead of sending out an adjuster ... I believe the general public would be 'shocked" or would they? We were told that we had insurance and made too much $$$$$$. Inappropriate? Posted by laplacenews on people should have insurance to... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Help, patience needed in Pontoosuc Jul 16, 2008
A FEMA meeting for local officials Monday in Quincy, attended by Durand, told of assistance coming to towns and villages ... That cost will be paid 75 percent from FEMA and 25 percent by the village, Durand said ... Durand explained that there is a FEMA agent who will work with Hancock and Henderson counties. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
County Commissioner answers letters Jul 16, 2008
This year with each and every county around looking at some type of tax increase, the likelihood of an increase here at the present time is only a remote possibility, although the fund balance will be depleted to a very low level until our FEMA reimbursement comes in. The only way this is possible is not spending unnecessary funds such as this project to clean up hillsides which nature will take care of anyway at a much cheaper rate. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
New financial world dawns Jul 15, 2008
The Price of Oil The Katrina Failure FEMA trailers causing Cancer. Failure to get America s #1 Enemy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Man shot, killed in trailer in Gentilly Jul 15, 2008
Public Information Officer Gary Flot said a 41-year-old man was shot a number of times inside his FEMA trailer at around 4:20 a.m. The victim died on the scene. So far, the police have no motive or suspects in the case, Flot said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Feds cite Sen. Schumer in bank run panic... Jul 14, 2008
An important angle in the IndyMac failure that may get lost in ominous headlines tonight and tomorrow: federal regulators pointedly cited U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in explaining the bank's failure. (The Drudge Report)
New Orleans to begin citing residents of FEMA trailers Jul 14, 2008
By Rick Jervis, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS Residents living in FEMA trailers across the city could be cited within the next few weeks for not vacating the temporary structures ... FEMA said the trailers were meant to be temporary and pose a threat to residents during hurricane season, which began June 1 ... "We're in our third hurricane season and these units were never meant to be lived in this long," said Andrew Thomas, a FEMA spokesman. (USA Today)
Uncovering the Secrets Behind Identity Theft Jul 13, 2008
Heres a sample of some of the "truths Weisman covers: Clever crooks have ingenious ways of getting access to your PayPal account; Using a debit card exposes you to greater risk of identity theft than a credit card; Credit monitoring services are of dubious value; Your home may be your castle, but scammers see it as a potential piggy bank; Think your medical records are private? Fagedaboutit The unique thing about The Truth About Avoiding Scams is that Weisman has left out all of the... (Fox News)
Congress names names in FEMA trailer probe Jul 13, 2008
Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesFrom left, Gulf Stream Coach ChairmanKim Shea, Pilgrim International President Steve Bennet, Keystone RV President Ronald Fenech and Forest River President and CEO Peter Liegl faced tough questions from congressional Democrats Wednesday about the high levels of formaldehyde found in travel trailers provided to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by FEMA. ... Congressional Democrats for the first time named names Wednesday in their investigation of... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama a flip-flopper? Jul 13, 2008
I guess the reality has come out today, as we now find out the Republicans, have zero issue putting Americans in FEMA Trailers that cause cancer ... By Peter July 9, 2008 5:31 PM I guess the reality has come out today, as we now find out the Republicans, have zero issue putting Americans in FEMA Trailers that cause cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Commissioners set July 16 for next LEPC meeting Jul 13, 2008
He also reported that he completed the preliminary walkthrough with FEMA personnel on the flood damage. A response from FEMA will take from two to three weeks. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Makers of Katrina Trailers Grilled by Congress Jul 13, 2008
ABC News: FEMA Trailer Company Under Fire ... houses FEMA trailers for people affected by Hurricane Katrina ... houses FEMA trailers for people affected by Hurricane Katrina. (ABC News)
FEMA releases storm aid figures for area Jul 8, 2008
Pat Richardson, FEMA spokesman, said the agency doesn t report the number of recipients or the amount of aid issued to individual counties ... According to the FEMA release, Illinois recipients have received just more than 2 ... Illinois residents who sustained damage from the storms but who haven t applied for assistance can call FEMA s toll-free registration line, 1-800-621-3362; those with hearing or speech impairments can call 1-800-462-7585, the release said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gov. Douglas Requests Money from FEMA Jul 8, 2008
Governor Jim Douglas has requested a federal disaster declaration from FEMA to help rebuild after last month's severe storms ... The state fell $40,000 short of the $1 million dollar threshold required to qualify for a federal disaster declaration from FEMA, but Vermont officials hope the state will qualify based on its per-capita calculation of the damage. (WCAX.com, VT)
Disasters could provide boom for construction Jul 7, 2008
A lot of people are still on hold with insurance and FEMA, to decide whether they ll rebuild or what ... FEMA cannot duplicate benefits ... A lot of people expect FEMA to make them whole again, and that is not the case, Fraser said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Motorists Go to Extreme Measures to Conserve Fuel Jul 7, 2008
" The $22.4 billion in spending Gov. Blunt approved today includes a $121.3 million increase for the funding formula to support elementary and secondary schools, $43 million in new state dollars for two and four year colleges and universities, and a nearly $24 million increase for needs-based scholarships, which together bring the total increase for education under the governor's leadership to $1.2 billion. At the request of House Budget Chair Allen Icet, Gov. Blunt postponed action on House... (Saint Louis Front Page)
