FEMA Region VIII News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=8 en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Office of Public Affairs) FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Webmaster) 360 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:59 EDT FEMA Region VIII News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updateshttp://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews.fema?region=8 http://www.fema.gov/img/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49818Bismarck, N.D. -With its latest round of Public Assistance grants, FEMA has provided more than $32.5 million to North Dakota on behalf of state, local and tribal governments and private nonprofit organizations for disaster response and recovery costs. In addition, the state has provided $11 million to local communities as its portion of project cost shares.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:59 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4981810/19/2009 0:0:01829-119http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49510DENVER - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $1 million to reimburse the Colorado State Forest Service, for costs associated with fighting the New Castle Fire.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:18:00 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=495109/16/2009 0:0:0R8-09--007http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49450DENVER, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tonight authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for Montana's Eagle Mount Fire. The fire is located just west of Columbus, in Stillwater County.Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:01:41 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=494509/4/2009 0:0:0R8-09-011http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49436DENVER, Co. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding everyone that September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout National Preparedness Month, which is sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, FEMA is encouraging all Americans to visit Ready.gov to learn how they can better prepare themselves and their families for the next emergency or disaster.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:26:21 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=494369/1/2009 0:0:0R8-09-010http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49421DENVER, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tonight authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Mill Flat Fire. The fire is located in Washington County, near New Harmony, Utah.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:40:07 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=494218/30/2009 0:0:0R8-09-104http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49358Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:53:53 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=493588/21/2009 0:0:0R8-09-005bhttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49341BISMARCK, N.D. -- Frank Nauman has had a long day of traveling across miles and miles of paved, gravel and nearly impassable section-line roads scattered across the North Dakota countryside. He's in the field to check reports of bridges damaged in the spring and summer flooding.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:48:15 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=493418/20/2009 0:0:01829-118http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49301BISMARCK, N.D. -- Federal aid to individuals, government agencies, businesses and private nonprofit organizations now totals $62.4 million in grants and loans, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported today.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:06:37 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=493018/14/2009 0:0:01829-117http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49276BISMARCK, N.D. -- Monday is the last day to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:56:35 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=492768/7/2009 0:0:01829-116http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49151BISMARCK, N.D. -- Only two weeks remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from spring and summer severe weather and flooding to apply for disaster assistance.Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:43:15 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=491517/23/2009 0:0:01829-113http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49107BISMARCK, N.D. -- The hours of operation for the Disaster Recovery Center in Dickinson will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:56:52 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=491077/17/2009 0:0:01829-111http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49094JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Relations (CR) teams are working across the state of Missouri to reach out to individuals affected by the severe weather from May 8 - 16.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:52:47 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=490947/9/2009 0:0:01847-012http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49040BISMARCK, N.D. -- Stark County residents who suffered damage during Wednesday night's severe storm can meet face-to-face with state and federal disaster recovery officials. A Disaster Recovery Center has been established by North Dakota Division of Emergency Services (NDDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Prairie Hills Mall, 1681 Third Avenue West, Suite 43.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:57:12 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=490407/9/2009 0:0:01829-108http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=48956BISMARCK, N.D. -- Damages incurred from the recent severe storms and flooding may be eligible for individual assistance, according to state and federal disaster officials.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:59:10 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=489567/1/2009 0:0:01829-106http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=48802Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:20:14 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=488026/16/2009 0:0:0HQ-09-070Factsheet