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On Disaster Preparedness: Disaster Survival Solutions Begins Home Delivery of Earthquake Relief Kits To Residents of Southern California
December 29th, 2009
The QR Center is the most comprehensive personal Earthquake Relief Center. Minutes after an earthquake hits, you will have a secure, warm, lit shelter with food and water for up to a week.
Residents of Los Angeles and Southern California who want to be prepared for the next big earthquake can now take advantage of the most complete earthquake kit on the market. Disaster Survival Solutions, a company located just miles from the epicenter of the 1906 earthquake, has taken all the guesswork out of earthquake preparedness and is now delivering and installing the QR Center to Los Angeles area residents.
Residents of Los Angeles and Southern California who want to be prepared for the next big earthquake can now take advantage of the most complete earthquake kit on the market. Starting today, Disaster Survival Solutions, a company located just miles from the epicenter of the 1906 earthquake, has taken all the guesswork out of earthquake disaster preparedness and is now delivering and installing the QR Center to Los Angeles area residents. Read the rest of this entry »
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Federal Aid Programs for State of Nebraska Disaster Recovery
December 28th, 2009
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of Nebraska.
Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
- Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
- Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency plan measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.) Read the rest of this entry »
Regional Administrators Important On Disaster Preparedness: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Swears In Tony Russell As New Region VI Administrator
December 26th, 2009
“Regional Administrators are one of the most important positions in our agency, connecting our headquarters to the states and citizens we serve,” said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. “Tony is an experienced emergency manager and a dedicated public servant who has already shown his deep understanding of the team approach that is required for success in this field. I know he will continue to work closely with governors and leaders as he builds on the progress he has already made in Louisiana.”
Mr. Russell, whose official first day as Region VI Administrator was Monday, December 21st, has coordinated the federal disaster response and recovery support to state and local emergency management officials as a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) from FEMA Region VIII for more than six years. Read the rest of this entry »