Disaster relief

February 6, 2008 -- OLYMPIA - Officials with the Washington Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) remind Washingtonians that Feb. 7 is the last day that calls or on-line applications will be accepted for the Individual Assistance Program. The deadline is 60 days from the date when President Bush issued the major disaster declaration on Dec. 8, 2007.    » read more »

February 5, 2008 -- The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of January 7-10, 2008.    » read more »

Governor Announces Nine Counties Receive Public Assistance

February 5, 2008 -- JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt announced President George W. Bush approved his request for nine Counties to receive Disaster Public Assistance for the January 2008 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Southwest and South Central Missouri.    » read more »

February 1, 2008 -- The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms during the period of December 6-19, 2007.    » read more »

January 28, 2008 -- OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today announced the creation of a storm recovery task force and that she is strengthening the focus and organization of the state’s storm relief efforts

“We are shifting out of crisis mode and into the hard work of recovery,” she said. “We’re reorganizing our efforts to respond to the storm’s aftermath over the mid- to long-term.”    » read more »

1/28/2008, WASHINGTON , D.C. – The Cable Hope Fund, the non-profit foundation created to provide cable industry support for relief to victims of natural disasters, has donated $20,000 to the San Diego Food Bank and Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition to aid those affected by the fall 2007 wildfires in southern California. The donations were made possible by contributions from cable industry companies, organizations, and individuals wishing to provide support to the local communities affected by the devastation.    » read more »

NAPPANEE (January 25, 2008) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today delivered a check for nearly $200,000 to Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson, the first use of the Indiana Disaster Relief Fund. The $198,423.35 check is for public assistance to help the city recover from damage to public facilities caused by an October 18, 2007 tornado that struck the community.    » read more »

January 24, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry today filed a formal appeal on behalf of Oklahoma ice storm victims, asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reverse its recent decision denying individual assistance to those hard hit by last month’s historic winter weather.

“Oklahoma ice storm victims deserve federal help, and we are asking FEMA to take another hard look at our assistance request,” said Gov. Henry. “We endured a disaster of historic proportions and have made a very strong case for federal aid.”    » read more »

INDIANAPOLIS (January 23, 2008) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels took action today to request assistance for Hoosiers in northern Indiana affected by severe flooding that began January 7.

In compliance with federal regulations and Indiana Code, Executive Order 08-03 was issued to declare a disaster emergency in northern Indiana. In addition, the governor sent a letter to President George W. Bush to request federal assistance for Hoosiers affected by severe flooding that occurred in Carroll, Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, Jasper, Marshall, Pulaski, Tippecanoe and White counties.    » read more »

January 21, 2008 -- MONTGOMERY -- Alabama Governor Bob Riley said he is very pleased that the U.S. Small Business Administration will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Vernon on Tuesday. Residents of Lamar and Pickens counties may be eligible for assistance resulting from the severe storms and tornadoes that passed through the area on January 10. These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more of the primary counties in a Mississippi Emergency Declaration.    » read more »

January 14, 2008 -- Las Vegas, NV - Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign issued the following statements after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Fernley will receive $1 million in aid.

"This money will go a long way to help the people of Fernley whose lives have been turned upside down by this terrible event," said Reid. "I really appreciate the swift response by all the agencies, including FEMA, who have done so much to help these Nevadans in need."    » read more »

Vows To Appeal Decision

January 15, 2008 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry said today he is deeply disappointed and frustrated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Oklahoma’s request for individual assistance for people hit hard by last month’s deadly ice storm.

The Governor said the state will appeal the decision.

“I don’t understand how FEMA could assess the extensive damages from that ice storm and not conclude the obvious,” he said.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2008 — The World Bank today approved IDA financing totaling US$247 million to help Bangladesh recover from the dual shocks of the August flooding and November cyclone, which caused significant loss of life and enormous social, human, and economic costs. Of this total, US$170 million takes the form of additional credits, and US$52 million consists of reallocation of funds within ongoing projects toward flood restoration. Another US$25 million is being made available for cyclone recovery through existing projects.    » read more »

December 19, 2007 -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges today voted to give storm victims a break on college tuition at Centralia College, Grays Harbor College, Olympic College and South Puget Sound Community College.

“It is my hope that this discounted tuition will help more students get back to school,” said Washington Governor Chris Gregoire. “People’s lives have been severely disrupted by the December storm and this will assist students on the path to recovery.”    » read more »

House Monday Joins Senate In Approving Compact, President Expected To Sign

WASHINGTON (Monday, Dec. 17, 2007) – Legislation to approve an international compact allowing first responders to cross the U.S.-Canada border and provide mutual assistance more effectively in times of emergency or national disaster crossed the final hurdle on its way to the President’s desk for signature Monday when the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously agreed to pass the measure.    » read more »