PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – FEMA Region III is proud to be promoting National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9, 2013. During this week we are asking members of the community to Be a Force of Nature and better prepare for severe weather threats in our area.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – FEMA Region III is proud to be promoting National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9, 2013. During this week we are asking members of the community to Be a Force of Nature and better prepare for severe weather threats in our area.

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Kansas City, Mo — On the heels of two significant winter storms in the region and with the knowledge that we could experience more severe weather in the months ahead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will kick off Severe Weather Preparedness Week next week.

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Kansas City, Mo — On the heels of two significant winter storms in the region and with the knowledge that we could experience more severe weather in the months ahead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will kick off Severe Weather Preparedness Week next week.

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NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has launched its second annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. This week focuses on you, your family and your community being prepared in the event of a disaster.

Each year people are killed or injured due to hurricanes, blizzards or other natural disasters despite early warnings. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 weather-related injuries.

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DENTON, Texas –Homeowners, renters and business owners in the Texas counties of Calhoun, Jackson and Refugio are encouraged to look over newly released preliminary flood maps in order to determine their flood risks and make informed decisions.

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TRENTON, N.J. — Due to registration for federal disaster assistance being extended until Monday, April 1, six disaster recovery centers previously announced as closing will remain open in New Jersey.

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DOVER (March 1, 2013) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents responded to 9 complaints and issued 10 citations between Feb. 20 and 27.

PURVIS, Miss. – Jefferson Davis County has been designated for disaster assistance to households

and businesses as part of Mississippi's federal disaster declaration, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Counties previously designated are Forrest, Lamar, Marion and Wayne.

The first step in receiving assistance is to register, which is a simple process. There are several ways:

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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 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Assistance for Tribal Governments Can Include as Required:

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of January 14-17, 2013.

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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 2 will be the last day Disaster Recovery Centers in Marion and Wayne counties will be open. Three other centers will remain open.

Wayne and Marion county centers below will serve visitors from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday.

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DENTON, Texas – Severe weather season is here. This is a perfect time of year to “Be a Force of Nature” and get ready for any type of disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is excited to team up with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help spread the word about preparedness during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from March 3 – 9. It’s a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness about the severe weather that affects individuals, families and communities.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- More than $3.2 million has been awarded to fund a hazard mitigation project in Springfield Township, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today.

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NEW YORK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration have approved more than $2 billion in direct assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. This includes:

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FEMA is proud to be promoting National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9, 2013. During this week, we are asking members of the community and our employees to Be a Force of Nature and better prepare for severe weather threats in our area.

 

As a committed leader for weather-readiness, FEMA will be highlighting ways individuals can Be a Force of Nature by knowing the risk, taking action to prepare, and serving as an example.

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DOVER (March 1, 2013) – With mild temperatures and a bit of sun peeking through the clouds, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries staff met a large truck from Pennsylvania yesterday at the gates of Tidbury Creek Park just south of Dover. They lost no time getting to their task – to prepare Tidbury Pond for its annual rite of spring, the opening of downstate Delaware’s 2013 trout season on Saturday, March 2.

PURVIS, Miss. – A tight-knit group of nine drove from a disaster assignment in New York to report to another, hundreds of miles away in Mississippi, upholding their pledge to “get things done” for America.

“After working together for six months, we’re a good team,” said Katelyn Eilbeck, 22, of Ohio about their disaster work.

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DOVER (March 1, 2013) – The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help monitor the state’s osprey population. These large raptors with their distinctive stick-built nests on tall poles or platforms can be seen along many Delaware waterways, especially Sussex County’s Inland Bays. Osprey depend on a healthy and abundant food supply, and since their diet consists primarily of fish, monitoring their population and activities statewide provides a good indication of water quality.

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will receive a $3 million federal grant to reimburse the costs it incurred clearing debris, including boats, from public roads after Hurricane Isaac, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Thursday.

The $3,085,418 grant covers the removal and disposal of debris, including:

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