Floods

Readies State for Anticipated Flooding

May 7, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today initiated a series of rapid responses to ensure the state is ready to face what has been predicted by the National Weather Service as another major flood.    » read more »

May 4, 2007 -- Following 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 for Vermont.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:    » read more »

May 4, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, 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 the state of Vermont to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 15-21, 2007.    » read more »

May 3, 2007 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch announced today individuals who suffered damage in the floods will be able to get assistance in the flood recovery process at four local flood recovery centers, operated jointly by New Hampshire's community action programs, the state and FEMA.    » read more »

May 1, 2007 -- CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin announced today that his request for a federal disaster declaration in the seven West Virginia counties has been approved by President Bush. This emergency assistance is the result of damage from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides during April 14 to 18, 2007.

The seven counties that qualify for the Public Assistance (PA) program under the declaration include: Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne and Wyoming counties.    » read more »

May 1, 2007 -- HARRISBURG – With only a month until the start of hurricane season, Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Randy Rohrbaugh today reminded Pennsylvanians of the importance of having flood insurance in place to protect homes and businesses.

It takes 30 days for a flood insurance policy to be effective after it is purchased. Standard homeowners insurance policies do not typically cover flood damage.    » read more »

Encourages NH Citizens to Help Flood Victims

April 30, 2007 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today urged victims of the recent floods to begin registering with FEMA to find out if they qualify for individual assistance.

In order to qualify for federal flood assistance, citizens must register with FEMA - even if they have already registered with the Red Cross, or other organizations. FEMA's central office will walk flood victims through the registration process, and then field teams will be dispatched to do follow-up work.    » read more »

President Grants New Hampshire Governor Lynch's Request To Provide Disaster Assistance to Communities and Individuals

April 27, 2007 -- CONCORD - President Bush today signed New Hampshire Governor John Lynch's request to make New Hampshire communities and families eligible for federal disaster assistance to recover from the recent floods.    » read more »

May 1, 2007 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has directed the Department of Environmental Services and state emergency officials to develop a plan to review the state's dams and water release policies. Gov. Lynch told lawmakers about the initiative today at a briefing on flood recovery and the FEMA process.    » read more »

April 25, 2007 -- FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky following severe weather which spread across Eastern Kentucky on April 14, 2007.

The storms caused flooding, mudslides, power outages, damages to public and private property and road closures in counties including, but not limited to Floyd, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Martin and Pike counties.

The executive order declaring the state of emergency was signed today.    » read more »

April 24, 2007 - WASHINGTON, 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 the state of New York to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and inland and coastal flooding during the period of April 14-18, 2007.    » read more »

Senator Reiterates Call for Expedited Disaster Assistance for Affected Counties

April 23, 2007 -- Mamaroneck, NY - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator R. David Paulison today joined with Representative Nita M. Lowey, County Executive Andy Spano and community leaders to visit some of the flood ravaged areas of Westchester County. At stops in Mamaroneck, Senator Clinton thanked the FEMA Administrator for coming, at her invitation, to see the damage.    » read more »

Touring the Village of Mamaroneck, Schumer Gets First Hand Look at Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers; Calls on President to Immediately Issue Disaster Declaration to Release All Available Assistance to Residents and Communities

April 20, 2007 -- Standing with local first responders, elected officials, affected businesses, and families, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is working on new legislation which would allow small businesses devastated by natural disasters to be eligible for much needed grant funding.    » read more »

April 16, 2007 -- Washington, DC - "I am deeply concerned about the reports of severe flooding in parts of New York as a result of the heavy rains over the weekend and today. I am especially concerned given that reports suggest that the weather may continue through much of this week. State and local emergency officials are on the ground, working hard to help minimize the damage and save lives. My office has spoken to a number of federal, state and local officials in the impacted areas to offer help and support and we stand ready to do whatever we can to assist.    » read more »