FEMA

Earlington Fire Department Awarded $393K Grant

Whitney Jones — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:53:35 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the Earlington Fire Department almost $393,000 to better protect the public.

Murray Receives Most of FEMA Reimbursements

Drew Adams — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:10:31 +0000

The city of Murray has received most of its federal reimbursements from remnants of 2008's hurricane IKE, 2009's ice storm and a severe wind storm in 2011 .

Lyon Co. Set to Repeal Flood Insurance Ordinance Due to Inaccurate Maps

Angela Hatton — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:01:43 +0000

The Lyon County Fiscal Court plans to repeal its flood insurance map ordinance because it’s causing a burden to some homeowners. The ordinance that went into effect in August includes the county for the first time in the National Flood Insurance Program, allowing property owners to get flood insurance and qualify for federal disaster relief.

the morning cram [two more will grow in its place edition]

Gary Pitts — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:06:14 +0000

NPR reports one year after the death of Osama Bin Laden, officials are fighting Al-Quaida on two levels; the physical and the ideological.

Deadline for FEMA Assistance Approaching

Associated Press — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:52:56 +0000

Kentucky residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes a couple of months ago have until Monday to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. Such assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, replacement of essential household items and clothing and other programs to help people and business owners recover. U.S. Representative Hal Rogers says registration is also necessary to apply for Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans to pay for losses not covered by insurance.

Federal Disaster Act

Gary Pitts and The Associated Press — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:03:48 +0000

Illinois' U.S. Senators are backing federal legislation they say would bring consistency and fairness to how communities hit by natural disasters are chosen for federal relief. The Fairness Federal Disaster Declarations Act comes after Harrisburg and other southern Illinois communities were denied federal aid after being devastated by tornadoes on February 29^th.

Henry County Schools Approved for Storm Safe Grants

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30:10 +0000

Federal and state organizations have approved Henry County Tennessee Schools for grants to retrofit three buildings to be tornado safe spaces. Schools board officials will meet this summer with County Mayor Brent Greer and architects to discuss the $3.75 million project. Director of County Schools Sam Miles estimates the county’s contribution will be about 4-hundred thousand dollars. Miles says construction will start next summer.

Quinn Announces Aid for Tornado Victims

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:26:58 +0000

Harrisburg and other southern Illinois communities affected by a deadly tornado in February are getting up to $13 million in state and Small Business Administration aid. Governor Pat Quinn's office announced yesterday the help includes reimbursements to local governments for some of their disaster-related expenses and road improvements.

the morning cram [I don't think it's gonna fit edition]

Gary Pitts — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:33:29 +0000

If you have trouble carrying it, it's probably not a carry on.

NPR reports as more fliers carry on their luggage to avoid bag fees, airlines will try to accommodate with larger overhead bins.

Mayor Unhappy With FEMA Aid Denial

Seth Helton and AP — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:59:40 +0000

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Gregg says he doesn't understand what criteria the Federal Emergency Management Agency used to deny disaster aid to southern Illinois counties ravaged by tornadoes. Gregg says his community needs the federal assistance and he hopes President Barack Obama comes to southern Illinois to see the devastation himself. Seven Harrisburg residents died after a powerful tornado hit Feb. 29. Gregg says he plans to mMayor ove quickly to get FEMA's decision appealed. He says that's only fair to the families hurt by the storm.