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FEMA Encourages Young People to Join Youth Preparedness Council

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced it is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The Council supports FEMA’s commitment to involving youth in preparedness-related activities and provides an opportunity for young people to offer their perspectives, feedback and insights on how to help make America more resilient.

“Young people play a key role in advancing emergency preparedness and informing our efforts,” said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. “The Youth Preparedness Council offers FEMA the unique opportunity to benefit from the perspectives of young people, while also empowering them to engage with their communities to increase readiness.”

FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together youth leaders from across the country who are interested and engaged in advocating youth preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities, and their potential to expand their impact as national advocates for youth preparedness.

As advocates for preparedness, Council members will complete a self-selected youth preparedness project and have the opportunity to share their opinions, ideas, solutions and questions about youth disaster preparedness with FEMA leadership and national organizations working on preparedness initiatives. Members also have the opportunity to brief FEMA officials on strategies, initiatives and projects throughout their one-year term.

To apply, Youth Preparedness Council applicants must be 13 to 17 years old. They must also be engaged in individual and community preparedness or have experienced a disaster that motivated them to make a positive difference in their community. Individuals who applied for 2014 are encouraged to apply again. Current Council members have an option to extend for an additional year, upon FEMA request. Adults working with youth or on community preparedness are encouraged to share the application with young people who might be interested in applying for the Youth Preparedness Council.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit a completed application form (link to be provided once available) and two letters of recommendation. Completed applications and all supporting materials must be received no later than March 2, 2015, 11:59 p.m. EST. New Youth Preparedness Council members will be announced in May 2015.

For more information about completing and submitting the application, please visit: www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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Sarasota County Residents Invited to See Preliminary Flood Maps

ATLANTA–Preliminary flood insurance rate maps for Sarasota County, Fla., can be reviewed at three public open houses during the week of January 19, 2015. Flood maps show the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding, and are used to help determine flood insurance and building requirements.

The open houses provide homeowners, business owners, renters, realtors, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and insurance agents in Sarasota County and its municipalities with the opportunity to see the preliminary maps, learn about their risk of flooding, and ask questions about what the new maps will mean for their property. Specialists will be available to talk about flood insurance, engineering, development permits and more.

The open houses will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. The open house dates and locations are:

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Bayfront Community Center

803 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Venice Community Center

326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Morgan Family Center

6207 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34291

Residents may also visit their local community’s office to view the maps in person, or call their local floodplain administrator with questions about where their property is located on the preliminary maps.

The new maps were produced through a partnership among Sarasota County, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are more precise than older maps because better flood hazard and risk data and the latest science available have been applied to make the maps more accurate. The ultimate goal is to protect property owners and the community from the risks associated with flooding. Flood risks also change over time due to construction and development, environmental changes, floodplain widening or shifting, and other factors—which is why it’s important that maps are updated periodically.

Flood maps are being updated for communities across the country. This is a collaborative process, and FEMA works closely with local communities to incorporate the latest and most accurate information into the maps so that they better reflect the risk that communities face.

Sarasota County’s preliminary maps have not yet been officially adopted and will become effective after a public comment period. This period allows property owners to submit comments and appeals, if they can provide any better technical information about their property. Specialists will be available at the open houses to address questions that residents may have about this process. Once all comments are received and resolved, Sarasota County may adopt the maps.

By law, federally regulated or insured mortgage lenders require flood insurance on properties that are located in areas at high risk of flooding. People living outside of high-risk areas can also experience flooding, which is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. That’s why everyone, regardless of their flood zone, should take steps to protect themselves financially from a disaster which affects many communities each year. The primary way to do that is by purchasing flood insurance. It’s available at affordable rates through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a voluntary program administered by FEMA.

Standard homeowners’, business owners’, and renters’ insurance policies don’t cover flood damage, so flood insurance is an important consideration for everyone. NFIP policies can be purchased from any state licensed property and casualty insurance agent who people already deal with for other property insurance needs. Visit www.floodsmart.gov for more information about flood insurance and to locate a local insurance agent.

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Stay Safe During Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Dangerous Snow Conditions

CHICAGO – Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures and winter weather.

“Subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III, FEMA Regional Administrator. “It is important for everyone to monitor their local weather reports and take steps now to stay safe, whether traveling or at home, during times of extreme cold temperatures.”

During cold weather, you should take the following precautions:

Stay indoors as much as possible and limit your exposure to the cold;
Dress in layers and keep dry;
Check on family, friends, and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance;
Know the symptoms of cold-related health issues such as frostbite and hypothermia and seek medical attention if health conditions are severe.
Bring your pets indoors or ensure they have a warm shelter area with unfrozen water.
Make sure your vehicle has an emergency kit that includes an ice scraper, blanket and flashlight – and keep the fuel tank above half full.
If you are told to stay off the roads, stay home. If you must drive, don’t travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule and stay on main roads.

You can find more information and tips on being ready for winter weather and extreme cold temperatures at http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather.

Follow FEMA online at twitter.com/femaregion5, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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Media Contact: Mark Peterson, 312-408-4469

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FEMA Housing Mission Sees Continued Progress

DENVER – As 2014 comes to an end, the temporary housing program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the aftermath of the September 2013 foods continues to assist Colorado families while helping them secure permanent housing. There are 13 households in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties still residing in FEMA-provided manufactured housing units, with the program scheduled to be completed by mid-March. Over the course of this housing program, a total of 47 households in the three counties have found housing in FEMA-provided manufactured homes.

FEMA continues to meet with residents on a monthly basis to assist them with developing a long-term housing plan, and those meetings will continue until the housing mission concludes. The agency is also working with the state and local recovery committees and non-profits to utilize other assistance programs to help residents.

In addition to providing direct housing, FEMA has also provided more than $61.8 million in emergency housing assistance to Colorado residents to make repairs to their damaged homes or rent another home. Another $300 million in assistance has been provided for Colorado communities to make repairs to or replace damaged public infrastructure, conduct debris removal and perform emergency work during the initial response.

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More Than $6.8 Million in Federal Grants Awarded for Schools Impacted by May 2013 Tornadoes

DENTON, Texas — A year-and-a-half after tornadoes and severe storms ripped through central Oklahoma, recovery efforts are still under way. Grants totaling nearly $7 million have recently been awarded to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Public Assistance grants will fund the repair and replacement of numerous educational structures damaged and destroyed by the tornadoes.

Nearly $3.5 million will cover the rebuilding of several facilities on the Canadian Valley Technology Center main campus in El Reno. One of the buildings will contain campus offices, student services, an event center, and high school and adult student programs. A second building will be reconstructed to contain Canadian Valley District administrative offices and two adult student programs. Both buildings will include safe rooms to shelter students and staff.

More than $3.3 million has been awarded for Moore Public School District as reimbursement for construction of Briarwood Elementary School, Plaza Towers Elementary School and Highland East Junior High School, which were destroyed on May 20, 2013.

“The spring of 2013 was a horrific time for Oklahomans, but the hard work and determination we’ve seen since then has been amazing,” said OEM Director Albert Ashwood. “We continue to work with FEMA, local emergency managers, other state, local and federal agencies, as well as voluntary organizations to help ensure the best possible recovery for these communities.”

“Central Oklahoma suffered tragic losses from the tornadoes of May 2013,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson. “It’s so important to rebuild public schools, and re-establish safe, permanent places for children to learn and thrive in their communities. We are proud to support our state and local partners as they continue to rebuild their lives and communities.”

These grants bring the total amount of federal disaster Public Assistance to more than $45 million for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and infrastructure repair and replacement. For more information about the disaster response and recovery to Oklahoma’s severe storms and tornadoes in May 2013, please visit www.oem.ok.gov or www.fema.gov/disaster/4117.

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The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against emergencies and disasters. The department delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through a network of more than 350 local emergency managers.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/femaregion6 and the FEMA Blog at http://blog.fema.gov.

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More Than $6.8 Million in Federal Grants Awarded for Schools Impacted by May 2013 Tornadoes

FEMA Registration Deadline December 14, Disaster Assistance Tops $230 Million

Warren, Mich. –Disaster survivors in Southeast Michigan have until Sunday, Dec. 14 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As the registration and application deadline nears more than $230 million in disaster assistance has been approved for survivors.

Survivors from the August flooding who have delayed registration for any reason should apply for potential assistance that could include:

Housing Assistance offers temporary rental assistance and home repair grants to eligible survivors. FEMA’s ultimate goal is to ensure survivors’ dwellings are safe, sanitary and functional.

Other Needs Assistance is available for disaster related costs associated with personal property, transportation, moving and storage, or other necessary expenses.

Survivors who register and receive a Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loan application should return the application by the Dec. 15 deadline. SBA applicants are not obligated to accept a loan; however, completing it may lead to additional FEMA assistance. Survivors are encouraged to consider all sources of aid.

Individuals can register for help online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. They may also call the FEMA helpline 800-621-3362 (Voice, 7-1-1/Relay) or (TTY) users call 800-462-7585. The helpline is available 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, seven days a week.

To apply for a low-interest SBA disaster loan, go to https://DisasterLoan.SBA.gov/ELA.

For assistance, call the SBA Disaster Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955

(TTY 800-877-8339) or send an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

Recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621- 3362, TTY users call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

FEMA Registration Deadline December 14, Disaster Assistance Tops $230 Million

Nearly $1.4 Million Awarded to New Mexico and Pueblo of Acoma for Irrigation Channel Repair

DENTON, Texas – Nearly $1.4 million was awarded recently to the Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repair of the Anzac Irrigation Channel System.

Nearly five miles of the concrete-lined channel received severe damage as a result of torrential rains and severe flooding in Cibola County in July and August 2010. Structural flaws and damages were revealed following the removal of accumulated silt from the channel.

“We remain committed to assisting tribal nations as they recover from natural disasters and rebuild critical infrastructure,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson. “The Pueblo fo Acoma has a strong agricultural heritage. Rebuilding the channel will ensure necessary irrigation for tribal farmlands in the future.”

This grant is part of $3.7 million obligated to the Pueblo of Acoma, and part of mroe than $11.6 million in Public Assistance grants that have been obligated to the state of New Mexico related to the severe storms and flooding in the summer of 2010. The funding awarded represents a 75 percent federal cost share. FEMA awards funding for projects directly to the state of New Mexico; the state then forwards the grant to the eligible applicant.

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FEMA: December 4th Deadline for the Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Nation to Request Federal Public Assistance

Major disaster declaration opens grant eligibility for hazard mitigation funding statewide

Release date: November 25, 2014
Release Number: DR-4202-1
Media Contacts: FEMA Newsdesk: (510) 627-7006 or (510) 627- 7785; Nevada (775) 687-0325; Moapa River Indian Reservation (702) 865-2787

Oakland, Calif., – Time is limited for the Moapa Band of Paiutes tribal nation to request public assistance (RPA) from FEMA. A major disaster declaration was proclaimed for the state of Nevada for severe storms and flooding that occurred between September 7 – 9, 2014. States, counties, cities, tribal nations and non-governmental entities that provided support to the Moapa Band of Paiutes tribal nation during the storm may also be eligible for federal funding assistance. While all counties in the state of Nevada are eligible for the hazard mitigation grant program, the Moapa Band of Paiutes tribal nation will be given priority to apply for hazard mitigation projects.

Under the federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4202-NV) signed by the President on November 5, 2014, the Moapa Band of Paiutes tribal nation has been designated as adversely affected by the disaster and is eligible for both public assistance and hazard mitigation assistance. All counties in the state of Nevada are eligible for the hazard mitigation grant program. December 4^th is the deadline to apply for assistance.

The public assistance program reimburses state and local governments, tribal organizations and certain private nonprofit entities at least 75 percent of costs for disaster-related expenses associated with emergency protective measures, debris removal, and the repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure. The remaining cost share would come from non-federal sources.

In order to qualify, damage must be a direct result of the storms and flooding that occurred between September 7-9, 2014.

“Through the public assistance program, FEMA is working with our state, local and tribal partners to help restore pre-storm conditions and, in some cases, implement cost-effective and long-term mitigation measures.” said Mark Landry, FEMA federal coordinating officer. “I want to encourage our local partners and eligible private nonprofit organizations to apply to the program.”

“The Presidential Declaration enables the Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security (NDEM) and FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts to all entities that provided support during the September flood events on the Moapa Band of Paiutes Reservation,” said Chris Smith, NDEM Chief. “I urge all organizations to take advantage of the public assistance program by the December 4th deadline.”

Aletha Tom, Chairwoman of the Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Council, expressed gratitude for those who have assisted the tribal community.

“We are so appreciative of the support we are receiving and thankful for all the personnel who are making our flood recovery a priority, said Tom.”

Public assistance is administered by the state of Nevada and paid for by FEMA.

To learn more about FEMA public assistance please visit: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.

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Agencies Impacted by Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Lava Flow Reminded to Apply for Assistance No Later Than Dec. 3

Agencies Impacted by Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Lava Flow Reminded to Apply for Assistance No Later Than Dec. 3

HONOLULU – The deadline for state, county, and certain private, non-profit organizations with eligible costs for the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō lava flow to submit applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program is Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014.

Eligible agencies must submit requests for Public Assistance through the state within 30 calendar days from the date of the disaster declaration in accordance with Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 206.202(c). President Obama signed a disaster declaration for the lava flow erupting from the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent of Kīlauea on Nov. 3, 2014.

State, county, and certain private, non-profit organizations that have already taken emergency protective measures, or are anticipating taking emergency protective measures, in response to the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō lava flow are encouraged to submit an application through the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), formerly known as State Civil Defense.

For additional information or to submit a completed application, e-mail HI-EMA at AskCivilDefense@scd.hawaii.gov.

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By the Numbers: Flood Recovery in New Mexico on Schedule as Partners Collaborate & Coordinate

SANTA FE – Less than two months after two presidential disaster declarations, one approved on Oct. 6 followed by an amendment on Oct. 24 for July 27 – August 5 flooding, and the other approved on Oct. 29 for September 15-26 flooding, recovery partners are already seeing great progress through collaboration and coordination.

The earlier declaration designated six counties and two pueblos eligible for federal aid under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program. Those counties and pueblos include Guadalupe, Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, San Miguel and Sandoval, and the Pueblo of Acoma and Santa Clara Pueblo. The latter declaration designated eight counties under the same federal assistance program. Those counties include Colfax, Eddy, Lincoln, Lea, Otero, Santa Fe, San Miguel and Sierra.

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NM DHSEM) and FEMA, partners in the state’s recovery from the summer flooding, provide the following ‘by the numbers’ summary of disaster efforts as of November 17, 2014:

Number Information

2 Federal Declarations in New Mexico for Summer Flooding

4 Pueblos Requesting Public Assistance Funding

11 Counties Designated in both Declarations

55 Entities Requesting Public Assistance Funding

200 Estimated Recovery Projects for both Declarations

Eligible applicants include state agencies, tribal and local governments, community ditch associations, and certain private nonprofits. Eligible work may include debris removal, emergency protective measures taken to save life and property, repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, contents and utilities and repairs to parks and recreational facilities. Learn more about the Public Assistance program at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-eligibility.

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More information on New Mexico disaster recovery is available online at www.nmdhsem.org/. DHSEM is the state’s homeland security and emergency management agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to New Mexico by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies. Follow DHSEM on Twitter @NMDHSEM.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Find more information at www.fema.gov/disaster/4197 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4199. Follow FEMA Region 6 on Twitter @femaregion6.

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