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FEMA: Region I News Releases
 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:23:31 EST
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  • Disaster Recovery Center to Open Monday in Fort Kent

    Augusta, Maine ? Officials from Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Aroostook County to assist individuals and business owners impacted by the flooding that occurred beginning April 28. The center will be at:

  • Registration with FEMA Begins Assistance Process

    Augusta, Maine - Residents of Aroostook County who experienced flood damage need to register with FEMA to receive federal assistance, even if they have already called 211 or contacted the Red Cross. Those affected can apply at www.fema.gov or by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. Those with speech or hearing impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.

  • Federal Aid Programs for Maine Disaster Recovery
    Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration.
  • President Declares Major Disaster for Maine
    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of 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 state of Maine to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding beginning on April 28, 2008, and continuing.
  • W. Roxbury Among First to Offer Student Emergency Preparedness Program
  • North Providence to Offer Student Emergency Preparedness Program

    BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is initiating a pilot program for New England 4th grade students to teach basic emergency preparedness skills. The Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program will be offered by participating schools within the region. The North Providence School District will be the first district in the state to provide the STEP program to its pupils.

  • Charlestown School to Offer Student Emergency Preparedness Program
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is initiating a pilot program for New England 4th grade students to teach basic emergency preparedness skills. The Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program will be offered by participating schools within the region. Warren-Prescott School in Charlestown will be among the first to provide the STEP program to its pupils.
  • Dorchester School to Offer Student Emergency Preparedness Program
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is initiating a pilot program for New England 4th grade students to teach basic emergency preparedness skills. The Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program will be offered in participating schools in all six states in the region. Joseph Lee Elementary School in Dorchester will be one of the first schools in the state to provide the STEP program to its pupils.
  • West Roxbury School to Offer Student Emergency Preparedness Program
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is initiating a pilot program for New England 4th grade students to teach basic emergency preparedness skills. The Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program will be offered in participating schools in all six states in the region. Beethoven Elementary School of West Roxbury will be one of the first schools in the state to provide the STEP program to its pupils.
  • Connecticut Fire Department Receives $421,700 Firefighter Assistance Grant from FEMA

    BOSTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $421,700 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) to a local fire department in the state of Connecticut. Nationally, the fiscal year (FY) 2007 AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide over $490 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country.

  • Massachusetts Fire Department Receives $210,850 Firefighter Assistance Grant from FEMA

    BOSTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $210,850 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) to a local fire department in the state of Massachusetts. Nationally, the fiscal year (FY) 2007 AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide over $490 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country.

  • Vermont Fire Department Receives $152,000 Firefighter Assistance Grant from FEMA

    BOSTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $152,000 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) to a local fire department in the state of Vermont. Nationally, the fiscal year (FY) 2007 AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide over $490 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country.

  • FEMA to Hold Public Meeting for Pilgrim Exercise Participants

    BOSTON - On Friday, April 4, at 4:00 p.m., the Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold a public meeting for Entergy/Pilgrim Power Station Plume Exercise participants.

  • FEMA To Hold Public Meeting For Dominion/Millstone Exercise Participants
    BOSTON, Mass. -- On Monday, March 24, at 4:00 p.m., the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold a public meeting for Dominion/Millstone Power Station Plume Exercise participants.
  • Top Ten Reasons to Buy Flood Insurance Now

    BOSTON - Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. If you live in a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), you are eligible for flood insurance ? whether or not you live in a high-risk flood zone. The NFIP is a federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as protection against flood losses in exchange for State and community floodplain management regulations that reduce future flood damages. Flood insurance compensates you for all covered flood-related losses to your home or business after your deductible is met. So without further ado, begin the drum-roll and we'll give you?

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Massachusetts - Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Massachusetts Issued by the National Weather Service
 Mon, 12 May 2008 18:30:35
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