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 »
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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 »
Food Storage for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Tips Offered Free Online
December 23rd, 2009
Food storage supplier Blue Chip Group, Inc. has seen an increase in demand for bulk foods that can be used for current consumption and for storage, along with many requests for information on how to plan for emergencies.
“People are concerned, and they are looking for help. Our phone rings constantly all day, and we had to find a way to help people more effectively and efficiently. We decided to create a series of tips and suggestions to help our customers overcome the problems associated with preparing for emergencies and disasters,” explained Jeff Augason of Blue Chip Group, Inc.
Augason said the series of tips can be received one at a time by E-mail by going to the company web site at http://FoodStorageIdeas.com Read the rest of this entry »