FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov 60 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:51:17 EST FEMA Logo http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46090INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- In the first few weeks following a disaster, residents may be misled by half-truths and rumors circulating about how to get help and the various assistance programs available.  The last thing those affected by disaster need is misinformation.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46090http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46089INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- If your septic system or well was damaged during the storms and floods in September, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repair or replacement.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46089http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46088INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Disaster recovery specialists caution that mold and mildew can begin to grow within 24 hours after a flood and can be found throughout the house, including the attic, basement and crawl spaces. Health officials encourage those who realize they have mold to act quickly to eliminate the problem. Taking steps to clean up mold properly ensures a healthy home, especially for those who may suffer from allergies and asthma.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46088http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46065AUSTIN, Texas – The eighth FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center to operate in Houston, Harris County, opened Friday, Oct. 3, to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The center is located at:Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46065http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46087CHICAGO, Ill. -- The state of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are opening Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to serve residents and businesses in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, LaSalle and Will counties affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ike. The severe storms and flooding from the hurricane began to hit these counties on September 13, 2008.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46087http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46074SAN JUAN, PR -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Salinas on Monday, October 6, giving residents affected by recent severe storms and flooding an opportunity to talk to disaster assistance experts face-to-face.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46074http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46081AUSTIN, Texas -- Have you been displaced by Hurricane Ike?  Do you need to locate friends or family displaced by Ike?  Want to report or search for a child missing as a result of Ike?  If you can answer yes to one of these questions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a web site that can help.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46081http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46070INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The disaster recovery center at the VFW Hall in Lake Station will close on Monday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. and a new location will open in Valparaiso on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m., according to federal and state disaster officials.Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46070http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46076AUSTIN, Texas -- A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will be open in Lufkin, Angelina County, Sunday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Oct. 10, to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The center is located at:Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46076http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46080AUSTIN, Texas -- The second FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Polk County will open in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Monday to Thursday, Oct. 6-9, to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The center is located at:Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46080http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46066AUSTIN, Texas -- The State of Texas and the Aidmatrix Network for Disaster Relief have partnered to better manage unsolicited donations and volunteers in response to Hurricane Ike.Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46066http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46077AUSTIN, Texas -- Another FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center opens in Houston Saturday, Oct. 4, making it the ninth center operating in Harris County.  The center will provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. It is located at:Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46077http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46054Following 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 issued for Illinois.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46054http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46053WASHINGTON, 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 Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of September 13, 2008, and continuing.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46053http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46035Following 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 issued for New Hampshire.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46035