Politics

Severe Winter Storm Assistance

By Karina

This afternoon, the Speaker met with several Members of Congress from Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas to learn what their ongoing needs are as a result of the severe winter storms and to send sympathies and prayers to their constituents. If you are living in an area impacted by the storms, below are some federal web sites and resources that may be helpful. To find your Member of Congress for more specific information about resources in your community, visit house.gov.

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

Missouri Severe Winter Storm

Beware Of Bogus Contractors, Price Gouging Following Ice Storms, Feb 3

Tips On Chain Saw Safety, Feb 1

Odorless Killer Stalks Missouri - Carbon Monoxide, Jan 31

Use Caution When Using A Generator, Jan 31

FEMA Dispels Rumor Regarding Disaster Recovery, Jan 31

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Kentucky Severe Winter Storm

Federal Aid Continues To Support Kentucky Ice Storm, Feb 3

Kentucky Emergency Expands; 93 Counties Eligible For Federal Aid, Feb 3

Strong Partnerships Speed FEMA Response To Kentucky’s Winter Storm, Feb 1

Kentucky, FEMA Work Together To Meet Storm-Emergency Needs, Jan 31

FEMA Assists Kentucky With Winter Storm Emergency, Jan 31

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Designated Counties

Arkansas Severe Winter Storm

Federal Aid Programs For Arkansas Disaster Recovery, Jan 29

President Announces Emergency Declaration For Arkansas, Jan 29

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Designated Counties

DisasterAssistance.gov>>

DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates information about federally funded government assistance to disaster victims. You can apply for FEMA individual assistance and Small Business Administration loans through a single online application.

DisasterHelp.gov>>

DisasterHelp.gov is a web portal for disaster preparedness and response. They have general news and information on disasters as well as local resources for immediate needs and assistance and the latest information on declared disasters, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes.

Disaster Recovery Center Locator>>

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where applicants may go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to your case.

Housing Portal>>

The FEMA Housing Portal is intended to help individuals and families, who have been displaced by a disaster, find a place to live.

President Obama Declares Emergencies in Arkansas and Kentucky>>

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Ongoing Winter Storm Response>>

Full post as published by The Gavel on February 04, 2009 (boomark / email).