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President Obama Signs Rhode Island Disaster Declaration [September 3, 2011]

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On September 3, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for the State of Rhode Island and ordered federal aid to supplement Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-03
President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration [September 2, 2011]

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On September 2, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for the State of Connecticut and ordered federal aid to supplement Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-02
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for South Dakota

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From the Document: "The President today [July 9, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 2-12, 2008. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Buffalo, Butte, Charles Mix, Clay, Dewey, Douglas, Gregory, Haakon, Hand, Hanson, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jackson, Lawrence, Lyman, McCook, Meade, Mellette, Moody, Perkins, Stanley, Tripp, Turner, and Ziebach and the portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, the Crow Creek Reservation, and the Lower Brule Reservation that lie within the designated counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all counties and Tribes within the State. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Tony Russell as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-07-09
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma [July 9, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today [July 9, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 3-20, 2008. Federal funding also is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Alfalfa, Beaver, Beckham, Blaine, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Kay, Kiowa, Major, Okfuskee, Osage, Ottawa, Roger Mills, Rogers, Tillman, Washita, and Woods. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Justin A. Dombrowski as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-07-09
President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration [September 3, 2011]

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On September 3, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for Massachusetts and ordered federal aid to supplement Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments. Citizens who sustained significant losses may call the FEMA hotline or register online for further assistance.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2001-09-03
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Indiana [June 9, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President yesterday [June 8, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 6, 2008, and continuing. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Greene, Henry, Jackson, Jennings, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Morgan, Monroe, Ohio, Owen, Ripley, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Union, Vermillion, Vigo, and Wayne for emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Michael H. Smith as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said that damage surveys have been scheduled and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are completed."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-06-09
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas [July 24, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today [July 24, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Dolly beginning on July 22, 2008, and continuing. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Aransas, Bexar, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Victoria, and Willacy for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Sandy Coachman as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said that damage surveys have been requested and will be conducted as soon as the situation permits."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-07-24
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration [September 8, 2011]

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On September 8, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for the state of New York and ordered federal aid to support response efforts after Tropical Storm Lee on September 7, 2011. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-08
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Emergency Declaration [August 29, 2011]

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On August 29, 2011 President Obama declared a state of emergency exists in Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to support Hurricane Irene relief efforts. The emergency declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make funds and resources available for response efforts.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-08-29
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration [September 3, 2011]

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On September 3, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-03
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration [August 30, 2011]

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On August 30, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement relief efforts for areas struck by severe storms and flooding from July 27-29, 2011. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may make additional funds available based upon further damage assessment.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-08-30
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Tennessee [February 7, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 5-6, 2008. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Hardin, Macon, Madison, Shelby, and Sumner. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Hardin, Macon, Madison, Shelby, and Sumner for debris removal and emergency protective measures. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Gracia B. Szczech as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-02-07
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas [July 9, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today [July 9, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of May 22 to June 16, 2008. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes in the counties of Barber, Bourbon, Brown, Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Clark, Clay, Comanche, Cowley, Crawford, Decatur, Dickinson, Edwards, Ellis, Franklin, Gove, Graham, Harper, Hodgeman, Jackson, Jewell, Kiowa, Linn, Logan, Mitchell, Montgomery, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Republic, Riley, Rooks, Rush, Saline, Seward, Sheridan, Smith, Stafford, Sumner, Thomas, Trego, and Wallace. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Thomas A. Hall as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-07-09
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kentucky [February 21, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 5-6, 2008. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Allen, Christian, Fayette, Hardin, Hart, Meade, Mercer, Monroe, and Muhlenberg. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Michael Bolch as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the Commonwealth and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-02-21
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Nebraska [January 11, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 10-12, 2007. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm in the counties of Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, and Thayer. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Justo Hernandez as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-01-11
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Idaho [July 31, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today [July 31, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Idaho and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of May 15 to June 9, 2008. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the flooding in Kootenai and Shoshone Counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Douglas G. Mayne as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date, if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-07-31
President Obama Signs Massachusetts Emergency Declaration [November 1, 2011]

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On November 1, 2011 President Obama declared a state of emergency for Massachusetts due to severe storms during the period October 29-30, 2011. This declaration makes federal aid available to counties that sustained damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may make additional funds available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-11-01
President Obama Signs New Hampshire Disaster Declaration [September 3, 2011]

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On September 3, 2011 President Obama declared a state of disaster for the State of New Hampshire and ordered federal aid to supplement Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Federal funding is available on a cost sharing basis for disaster response efforts in affected areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be coordinating response efforts. FEMA may make additional funding available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-03
President Obama Signs Maryland Disaster Declaration [September 16, 2011]

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On September 16, 2011 Obama declared a major disaster existed in Maryland due to damages caused by Hurricane Irene between August 24 to September 5, 2011. Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for counties sustaining damages. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is coordinating relief efforts and may make additional funding available based on further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-09-16
President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration [October 28, 2011]

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On October 28, 2011 President Obama declared a state of major disaster for the State of Louisiana due to damages from Tropical Storm Lee during September 1-5, 2011. The declaration makes federal funding available for affected counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may designate additional funding based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-10-28
U.S. Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response Update [January 19, 2010]

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From the Document: "On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that 'you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten.' The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort." This press release updated Monday, January 19, 2010, provides some key facts and major US government actions to date.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2010-01-19
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration [December 31, 2009]

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From the Document: "The President today [December 31, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida and a nor'easter during the period of November 12-14, 2009." This funding is available in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2009-12-31
President Obama Signs Alabama Disaster Declaration [December 31, 2009]

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From the Document: "The President today [December 31, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of December 12-18, 2009." This funding is available for the counties of "Barbour, Butler, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, and Pike."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2009-12-31
President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration [December 22, 2009]

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From the Document: "The President today [December 22, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey [in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean Counties] and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida and a nor'easter during the period of November 11-15, 2009."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2009-12-22
President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration [December 23, 2009]

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From the Document: "The President today [December 23, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of November 14-16, 2009."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2009-12-23
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma [May 5, 2008]

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From the Document: "The President today [May 5, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of March 17-23, 2008. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in the counties of Adair, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, Mayes, McCurtain, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pittsburg, Pushmataha, and Sequoyah. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Justin A. Dombrowski as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2008-05-05
President Obama Signs Connecticut Emergency Declaration [October 31, 2011]

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On October 31, 2011 President Obama declared a state of emergency for Connecticut due to severe storm conditions during the period October 29-30, 2011. The declaration makes federal aid available to affected counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may make additional funds available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-10-31
President Obama Signs New Hampshire Emergency Declaration [November 1, 2011]

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On November 1, 2011 President Obama declared a state of emergency for New Hampshire due to severe storms during the period October 29-30, 2011. The declaration makes federal aid available to damaged counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may make additional funds available based upon further damage assessments.

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2011-11-01
Fentanyl: Safety Recommendations for First Responders

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From the Document: "[1] The abuse of drugs containing fentanyl is killing Americans. Misinformation and inconsistent recommendations regarding fentanyl have resulted in confusion in the first responder community. [2] You as a first responder (law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel) are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyl in your daily activities (e.g., responding to overdose calls, conducting traffic stops, arrests, and searches). [3] This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure."

United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy; United States. Department of Justice; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) . . .

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President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration [February 2, 2010]

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From the Document: "The President today [February 2, 2010] declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of December 18-25, 2009 [in the following counties:] Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey."

United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

2010-02-02

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