Pasco Emergency Management

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• Disaster Assistance Tops $108 Million
  DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- In less than three weeks, more than $108 million has been approved in disaster assistance to flood-impacted residents, state and federal recovery officials said today.
• A Few Minutes Is All It Takes For South Texans To Apply For Assistance
  LAREDO, Texas -- Got a few minutes? Then you have time to register for federal disaster assistance if you sustained damage from Hurricane Alex.
• Disaster Assistance May Include Free Legal Services
  WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- If the recent severe storms and flooding left you entangled in a legal issue, free Disaster Legal Services may be able to help.
• Two Weeks Left To Apply For Disaster Help
  LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Homeowners, renters and business owners in Carter, Lewis, Madison, Mason, Pike and Rowan counties who suffered losses as a result of the July storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster help.
• Twelve Rebuilding/Repairing Tips For Less Than $50
  LINCOLN, Neb. -- Repairing damage after severe weather can be expensive. However, many projects can be done for little or no money. Most can make a big difference when preparing your home for severe weather and provide the extra bonus of lowering utility and home-maintenance costs year-round.
• FEMA All Hazard Preparedness Campaign Continues
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. In July 2010, FEMA began this Campaign in hardware stores where more than 13,698 persons have been reached.
• Family Emergency Preparedness Is Easy As 1-2-3: Get A Kit. Make A Plan. Stay Informed.
  
• FEMA Authorizes Funds To Help Fight Four Mile Canyon Fire In Boulder County
  DENVER, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Mile Canyon Fire in Boulder County. The fire is burning on state and private land in the Gold Hill area.
• FEMA Monitors Tropical Storm Hermine, Encourages Everyone To Be Prepared
  WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Hermine moves toward the northeast coast of Mexico and southeast coast of Texas, FEMA is closely monitoring the storm and stands ready to support Texas to ensure it has the resources to respond if needed. FEMA continues to urge everyone in the region to take steps now to ensure they are prepared for possible severe weather, and remember that hurricanes and tropical storms frequently bring flash flooding as well.
• As Tropical Storm Earl Moves Northeast, Away From The US, FEMA Continues To Underscore The Importance Of Preparedness
  WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Earl continues to move northeast, the National Hurricane Center has dropped all watches and warnings from the United States Atlantic Coast line, however dangerous water conditions, including swells and rip currents still exist as far south as New Jersey. Beach goers are urged to head warnings, listen to life guards and be safe.