NEW YORK – Sandy survivors need to watch out for people trying to take advantage of their most vulnerable moment. There are a few simple steps survivors can take to protect against fraud and ensure they’re dealing with honest people.

When receiving offers for state or federal aid

Identity thieves are always looking for ways to find their next targets, and some are using offers of state or federal aid to steal personal information from disaster survivors.

It is important to know that:

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DOVER (March 26, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will host a public open house for the proposed Gordons Pond Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park. The Open House will be held from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the Lewes Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 111 Adams Avenue in Lewes.

DOVER (March 27, 2013) – Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol is actively searching for qualified applicants to fill ocean lifeguard positions at five of Delaware’s premier swimming beaches in Sussex County. Tryouts for interested applicants will be held at the Freeman Fitness Center at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach at 8 a.m. on April 2 and 27. There is no pre-registration necessary. Interested individuals may simply attend the tryout of their choice.

DOVER (March 27, 2013) – Delaware’s spring 2013 upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek – will be stocked and ready with thousands of rainbow and brown trout, including some trophy-sized fish. Trout stocking will continue on a regular weekly basis through Thursday, May 2.

DOVER (March 27, 2013) – Were people really shorter in the 18th century? Is it true that people in colonial times never bathed? The truth behind these and other historical myths is revealed on Saturday, April 6 during First Saturdays in the First State, presented by First State Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the John Bell House on The Green in Dover.

NEW YORK – At the request of the State of New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 15-day extension for Hurricane Sandy survivors to apply for disaster assistance.

Survivors now have until April 13 to register with FEMA and to return their disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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FELTON (March 26, 2013) – Killens Pond State Park will host its annual Spring Fling from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. This family-friendly program will feature hayrides, vendors, live demonstrations, games, activities and a mega-inflatable. Music will be provided from noon to 2 p.m. by Joe Baione.

DOVER (March 26, 2013) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing in Delaware at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, to gather public comment on its draft Interstate Fishery Management Plan for black drum. The hearing will be held in DNREC’s Auditorium at 89 Kings Highway in Dover.

Washington – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking nominations for participants in the Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). 

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ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking for youth leaders who are dedicated to public service, who are making a difference in their communities, and who want to expand their impact as national advocates for youth disaster preparedness.

Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 interested in strengthen the nation’s resiliency against disasters may now apply or be nominated to serve on FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council. Participants will represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and share information with their communities.

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WINDSOR, Conn. — More than a quarter billion dollars in federal disaster grants, loans and insurance settlements is supporting the ongoing Connecticut recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today.

As of close of business March 20:

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ATLANTA – Graham County, N.C. is now a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which means property owners in unincorporated areas of Graham County can purchase federally-underwritten flood insurance.

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PURVIS, Miss. – Elderly people, especially those with medical issues and limited mobility, can be especially vulnerable should a natural or manmade disaster strike.

Local, state and federal officials are urging all Americans, in particular the elderly, to review, update and rehearse their disaster plans.

Those living in a group setting, such as a nursing home or adult living facility, should speak with the administrator to learn about the specific disaster/evacuation plan for that facility.

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OAKLAND, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking nominations for participants in the Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). 

 

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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 disaster declaration issued for the State of Maine.

Assistance for the State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of February 8 - 9, 2013.

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TRENTON, N.J. — Disaster assistance to New Jersey survivors of Hurricane Sandy by the numbers as of March 25:

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TRENTON, N.J. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has produced materials to give technical guidance to home builders and property owners planning post-Sandy construction or repairs in coastal areas.

Investigations conducted by FEMA and other organizations have consistently shown that properly sited, well-designed and well-constructed coastal residential buildings generally perform well in coastal disasters.

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NEW YORK – Sandy Kasırgası Afetzadeleri olurlu afet yardımı için kayıt ve düşük faizli ABD Küçük İşletme Yönetimi (SBA) afet kredileri için uygulamalarını geri döndürmelerine iki haftaları var.

 

Her ikisi için son tarih 29 Mart 'dır.

 

Federal Acil Durum Yönetim Kurumu (FEMA) sigortası olanlar da dahil olmak üzere, Sandy Kasırgasından zarar gören herkesi kayıt olmaya çağırıyor. Sigorta tüm zararları karşılamayabilir.

 

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NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking nominations for participants in the Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council.

The Youth Preparedness Council provides an opportunity for young leaders to serve as a member of a distinguished national council. Another benefit is completing a youth preparedness project of their choosing.

Council members have a chance to learn about youth disaster preparedness from the leadership at FEMA and other national organizations dedicated to youth preparedness.

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