President Declares Disaster Areas Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that President Bush has ordered the release of federal funds for disaster and emergency for resource management in Louisiana and two neighbouring countries for help the recovery needs of people Victims of Hurricane Ivan.
Michael Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for emergency planning and response, said the president took the initiative in the framework of a declaration of major disaster for Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane case , The country that this morning. The declaration covers damage to private property, as the storm began, the State on 13 September.
“President Bush acted quickly, because he knows he is a devastating storm and people need help to get out of them,” said Brown. “The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA are required to see that for their immediate and long term needs as quickly as possible”
Brown said emergency assistance triggered by the declaration can be enriched by the use of the Confederation of staff, equipment and means of rescue systems for the provision of serious generators, plastic sheeting, tents, beds children, food, water, medical care and other supplies and materials for the conservation human life.
In addition to emergency aid, Brown said the statement by the Confederation to provide resources for the long-term recovery of hurricane-stricken residents and the owner of the store in the parishes of Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Mines plate, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Tammany and Good Earth.
The aid, with coordination by FEMA, grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disasters cost. The best interest rate loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, will be available to cover individuals and loss of customers is not fully compensated by insurance.
In addition, Brown said, the state and local governments in 13 parishes are eligible for federal funds to pay 100 percent of approved costs for removing dirt and emergency services related to the passage of ‘Hurricane, including the requirement of immediate measures of work of the Federal Government for a period of up to 72 hours.
The 13 municipalities that rely on the support Right Ascension, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, plaque Mines, Saint-Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne and Washington.
Brown also has federal funds available to costs and a common basis for approved projects to mitigate the risks in the parishes of Ascension, Assumption of the Virgin, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Grant, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Ouachita, plaque Mines, Rapides, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Bonne Terre, Washington and West Feliciana.
Brown pointed out that aid for people in other parishes and other forms of support for state and local authorities may be designated later if circumstances permit to assess the damage in the area concerned. He called Sandra check FEMA for aid coordination of the Confederation of effort measures.
President Bush also release federal funds for disaster and emergency for resource management Mississippi aid for people abused by Ivan.
In addition to emergency aid, Brown said the statement by the Confederation to provide resources for the long-term recovery of hurricane-stricken residents and the owner of the store in the counties of George Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Perry, Stone and Wayne.
In addition, Brown said, the state and local governments in 23 districts may submit an application for federal funds to pay 100 percent of approved costs for removing dirt and emergency services related to the transition of the hurricane, including the requirement of immediate measures of work of the Federal Government for a period of up to 72 hours.
The 23 counties designated for the care include Clarke, Covington, Forrest, George Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Pearl River, Perry Smith, stone, and Walt Hall.
Finally, Ala., President Bush has the federal government to take all necessary resources to the disaster and the ability to help the people devastated by Ivan.
In addition to emergency aid, Brown said the statement by the Confederation to provide resources for the long-term recovery of hurricane-stricken residents and the owner of the store in the counties of Baldwin, Butler, Clarke, coffee , Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Geneva, Mobile, Monroe and Washington.
In addition, Brown said, the state and local governments in 32 districts may submit an application for federal funds to pay 100 percent of approved costs for removing dirt and emergency services related to the transition of the hurricane, including the requirement of immediate measures of work of the Federal Government for a period of up to 72 hours.
The 32 counties designated for the care includes Autauga, Baldwin, BIBB, Butler, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lowndes, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Washington and Wilcox.
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