Tornadoes

Minnesota Twins donate to I-35W Bridge, SE Minnesota Flood and Northwood, ND Tornado Relief Funds

August 31, 2007 -- ATLANTA, Ga. -- Six months have passed since Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus became the major casualty of a tornado and severe storms that struck Georgia in March. The good news is that the hospital is well on the mend with more than $9 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants approved thus far to build an interim hospital complex slated to open late this year.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry today requested President Bush declare three Oklahoma counties as disaster areas in the wake of deadly flooding, tornadoes and other severe weather that occurred this past weekend as the result of Tropical Depression Erin. The Governor’s request for individual assistance covers the hardest-hit counties of Blaine, Caddo and Kingfisher, although more counties can be added as additional damage assessments are completed.

Gov. Henry said Oklahomans impacted by the storms are in serious need of assistance.    » read more »

August 20, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make a major federal disaster declaration for homeowners, renters and business owners in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island who were adversely impacted by the severe storms and devastating tornado that swept through the greater metropolitan area on August 8th.    » read more »

July 11, 2007 -- (Oklahoma City) In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry has requested a Secretarial Disaster Designation for all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties for weather that has occurred since January 1. Such a designation is necessary for Oklahoma farmers to have access to assistance from the federal government.    » read more »

July 7, 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 issued for Oklahoma.

Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:    » read more »

July 7, 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 Oklahoma to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes during the period of June 10, 2007, and continuing.    » read more »

Jun 27, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe today declared Crawford County a state disaster area because of tornado- and high-wind damage caused by storms on June 20.

The proclamation, signed by the governor, releases $75,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Fund under the Individual Assistance Program. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will administer distribution of the funds.

Preliminary Damage Assessments are being conducted in Crawford County to determine the type and amount of damage.

Source: Arkansas Governor

Jun. 22, 2007 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today requested that President George W. Bush declare major disaster areas for Bosque, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Grayson, Lampasas, and Tarrant counties due to severe storms, flooding and tornado damage in North Texas that occurred from June 16 through June 18, 2007. The governor has asked for an expedited declaration.    » read more »

Jun. 19, 2007 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today issued a Disaster Declaration in Cooke, Grayson, Lampasas and Tarrant counties due to severe storms, flooding and tornado damage in North Texas.

“Recent storms have devastated the communities in North Texas, sadly taking lives and homes in the storms’ path,” Perry said. “State resources and volunteer organizations are on site providing assistance, and we will continue to work with local officials in addressing the needs of these communities.”    » read more »

June 12, 2007 -- WICHITA, Kan. -- Damage to homes, businesses and personal property from storms, tornadoes or flooding often results in the need for legal assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and The Kansas Bar Association (KBA) have coordinated free counseling about storm-related legal matters to Kansans in 20 counties who suffered loss or damage in the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding which occurred May 4-18.    » read more »

- Iowa Homes Should Prepare With an Emergency Kit

- Including a Corded Landline Phone for More Reliable 9-1-1 Access    » read more »

- Safety Campaign Offers Free Phone Giveaway to Des Moines Residents

Lt. Governor Urges Iowans Wanting to Help to Participate in Tomorrow’s “Storm of Support” Relief Drive

June 04, 2007 -- Iowa Lt. Governor Judge tours areas hit by tornadoes in eastern Iowa.(Fruitland) Today, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, along with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Administrator David Miller, toured the eastern Iowa towns of Grandview and Fruitland in the wake of last week’s tornadoes. The tornadoes have destroyed or seriously damaged hundreds of homes and left many Iowa families homeless.    » read more »

CHICAGO, May 25, 2007 — Recent tornadoes that hit portions of Kansas left behind a legacy of destruction as many residents struggle to deal with lost documents, damaged property, landlord disputes, and perplexing insurance requirements.

The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Kansas Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, has established a toll-free hot line and on-site legal clinic to provide disaster legal assistance aiding those affected by the tornadoes that struck on May 4.    » read more »

May 25, 2007 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry today asked President Bush for a federal disaster declaration for 25 Oklahoma counties hit hard by severe spring storms. If approved, public entities impacted by tornadoes, flooding and other severe storms that occurred May 4-11 will receive assistance for expenses related to response and recovery efforts.    » read more »