NJU JORK – Të mbijetuarit që kanë nevoja aksesi në shtëpitë e tyre për shkak të Uraganit Sandy, veçanërisht të moshuarit dhe personat me aftësi të kufizuara, janë të inkurajuar të kontaktojnë me Agjencinë Federale të Menaxhimit të Emergjencave (FEMA). FEMA mund t'i ndihmojë nëse nuk funksionojnë mirë ashensorët apo energjia elektrike, edhe nëse struktura vetë nuk ka pësuar dëme.

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LEWES (March 8, 2013) –On Saturday, March 16, the Fort Miles Historic Area will be the site for tours of Battery 519, part of the WWII coastal defense fortification at Fort Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park.. Tours will be held at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Miles Orientation Building.

NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 14-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which allows eligible survivors from Hurricane Sandy who cannot return to their homes to stay in participating hotels.

The new checkout date for those in the TSA program is March 24, 2013. FEMA is calling applicants eligible for the extension to notify them of the new checkout date.

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PURVIS, Miss. – Those affected by the recent Mississippi tornados, storms and flooding can use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Helpline for more than registering for assistance. It’s a valuable tool in the recovery process.

By calling 800-621-3362, applicants also can:

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NEW YORK CITY — Since Hurricane Sandy struck New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $721 million in Public Assistance grants to reimburse state, tribal, local governments and eligible private nonprofits for some of the costs of emergency response, debris removal and repairing or rebuilding damaged public facilities. More than 268 grants have been approved so far. Here are some of the recent reimbursements:

Emergency work expenses

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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office will receive a nearly $1.4 million federal grant to reimburse the parish for its efforts to protect citizens during and after Hurricane Isaac, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Thursday.

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TRENTON, N.J. -- A free online resource is available to New Jerseyans where they can learn about measures that can limit or eliminate damage to their homes during severe weather events.

“Improving Connections in Elevated Coastal Residential Buildings” at Region2Coastal.com describes how New Jerseyans can make their homes stronger during floods and high winds by strengthening the floor-to-pile foundation connections.

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PURVIS, Miss. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency work together in assisting disaster survivors. Registering for federal assistance and completing the SBA application are two steps toward one goal: to help those rebuilding their lives after a disaster.

FEMA grants may cover essential needs including personal items such as clothing and vehicles. These grants do not make disaster survivors whole again.

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WINDSOR, Conn. - Connecticut home builders and skilled do-it-yourselfers undertaking repair and rebuilding projects in the wake of Hurricane Sandy can get detailed guidance from free, comprehensive publications offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FEMA's Coastal Construction Manual outlines best practices for planning, siting, designing, constructing and maintaining homes in coastal environments.

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纽约:协同国家海洋和气候管理署，联邦紧急事务管理署已启动第二届国家严峻天气准备周宣传活动。本周关注的重点是自然灾害发生时您个人、家庭和社区作好准备工作。

每年，尽管国家尽早发出警报通知，仍然有很多人死于飓风、暴风雪或其他自然灾害。2012 年，450 多人死于天气相关的原因，2600 多人基于同样原因而受伤。

请提前准备好自然灾害紧急救护包，确保这个包具备家庭每个成员所需的物品。如果家里有老人和小孩，紧急救护包可能需要包括其他用品。如果自然灾害来临且没有预警信息，事先备好紧急计划是您家庭良好应对的必要基础。请从本地紧急事务管理机构和 FEMA 收集准备信息。和家人一同定制计划并讨论要放入计划的信息。

个人作好自身准备并帮助其所在社区防患严峻天气做好准备工作，这都是为抗灾做贡献的具体体现。纽约人民在飓风桑迪过后展示了良好的精神风貌，大家积极帮助邻居、陌生人，提供食品和水，帮助街道清运垃圾。正是这种“我能做些什么”的积极态度加快了灾后恢复进程，并促进形成一个更坚强、更有抵抗能力的社区。

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PURVIS Miss. – An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Marvin’s in Hattiesburg this week to explain techniques that may reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team will also offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding.

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PURVIS, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency remind those who want to meet with disaster recovery specialists that Saturday, March 9 will be the last day to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Petal. Two other centers will remain open.

The disaster recovery center in Petal at the Petal Civic Center, 712 S. Main St. will serve visitors from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, its last day.

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ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved two grants which will help communities in Kentucky take steps to reduce future flood damage.

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The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are teaming up to promote National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9. Sponsored by FEMA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages individuals, families, businesses and communities to know about severe weather risks, take action to prepare for them, and Be a Force of Nature by encouraging others to get prepared.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are teaming up to promote National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9. Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages individuals, families, businesses and communities to know about severe weather risks, take action to prepare for them, and Be a Force of Nature by encouraging others to get prepared.

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CHICAGO – Sunday marked the start of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are joining together to help save lives from severe weather by delivering the following important message to the public: be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk and taking proactive emergency preparedness measures as well as inspiring others to do the same.

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WARWICK, R.I.--Americans live in the most severe weather-prone country on Earth, according to The National Weather Service. To raise public awareness of severe weather threats and the importance of being prepared, The National Weather Service and FEMA have designated March 3 to 9 as National Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

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DOVER (March 6, 2013) – The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is advising anglers to expect a reduced fish population in Records Pond, a 92-acre impoundment in Laurel that typically plays host to several small bass fishing tournaments each year and is popular with anglers seeking a variety of fish species.

WINDSOR, Conn. - Connecticut home builders and skilled do-it-yourselfers undertaking repair and rebuilding projects in the wake of Hurricane Sandy can get detailed guidance from free, comprehensive publications offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FEMA's Coastal Construction Manual outlines best practices for planning, siting, designing, constructing and maintaining homes in coastal environments.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Bruce Larson is known as a champion of funny car racing, but he is spreading a very serious message this week about car safety. Larson, a legendary National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) world champion drag race driver, recorded a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) for radio broadcast in support of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9.

Larson popped out of his lane briefly to record a quick and succinct message: Be prepared for late winter storms by keeping your car winterized and equipped with a kit. 

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