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• Fact Sheet: One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina [August 24, 2006]

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  This fact sheet describes the efforts of President Bush to fulfill his long-term commitment to recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast from hurricane Katrina.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2006-08-24
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Missouri [December 12, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 8, 2007, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all 114 Missouri Counties and the Independent City of St. Louis. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Debris removal and emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-12-12
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas [December 12, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 6, 2007, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all 105 Kansas Counties. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Debris removal and emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-12-12
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma [December 11, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President yesterday declared an emergency exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 8, 2007, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all 77 counties in the State of Oklahoma. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Debris removal and emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Philip E. Parr as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-12-11
• President Bush Visits with First Responders of Southern California Fires [October 25, 2007]

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  This document is a transcript of President Bush's visit with first responders of the southern California wildfires.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-10-25
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for California [October 23, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on October 21, 2007, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-10-23
• President Bush Discusses California Wildfires [October 25, 2007]

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  This document is a transcript of President Bush's discussion on the California wildfires at Kit Carson Park, Escondido, California.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-

  2007-10-25
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Florida from Hurricane Wilma [October 24, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Wilma beginning on October 23, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in a 3 county area. The counties include Collier, Lee, and Monroe Counties. 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 available to State and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, and Sarasota for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, at 75 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-10-24
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for California [October 24, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on October 21, 2007, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. 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 Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura 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 Michael J. Hall 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

  2007-10-24
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire [October 26, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding on October 7-18, 2005. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Sullivan. 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 for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Sullivan. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-10-26
• Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana [October 26, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Rita. Under the President's major disaster declaration issued for the State of Louisiana on September 24, 2005, for Hurricane Rita, Federal funding was made available to State and local governments in multiple parishes for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, at 75 percent Federal funding. For a 34-day period, assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance was made available at 100 percent of the total eligible costs."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-10-26
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Alaska [December 9, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe fall storm, tidal surges, and flooding from September 22-26, 2005. 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 fall storm, tidal surges, and flooding in the Bering Strait Regional Education Attendance Area, Kashunamiut Regional Education Attendance Area, Lower Kuskokwim Regional Education Attendance Area, and the Northwest Artic Borough. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-12-09
• President Obama Signs Rhode Island Emergency Declaration [March 30, 2010]

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  From the Document: "The President today [March 30, 2010] declared an emergency exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2010, and continuing." This assistance is available for the following counties: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-03-30
• President Obama Signs Delaware Disaster Declaration [March 31, 2010]

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  From the Document: "The President today [March 31, 2010] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and snowstorms during the period of February 5-11, 2010." This assistance is available for the following counties: Kent, New Castle, and Sussex.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-03-31
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Missouri [December 27, 2007]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 6, 2007, and continuing. 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 storms in the counties of Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain, Barton, Benton, Boone, Buchanan, Caldwell, Callaway, Camden, Cedar, Clinton, Cole, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Hickory, Holt, Jasper, Lincoln, Linn, McDonald, Mercer, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Nodaway, Osage, Pike, Putnam, St. Clair, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, Warren, and Worth. 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 L. Parker as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. FEMA said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be designated for assistance after the assessments are fully completed."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2007-12-27
• President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration [February 5, 2010]

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  From the Document: "The President today [February 5, 2010] declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a snowstorm during the period of December 19-20, 2009." The following counties are included in this declaration: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-02-05
• President Obama Signs District of Columbia Disaster Declaration [March 3, 2010]

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  From the Document: "The President today [March 3, 2010] declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District's recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 18-20, 2009."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-03-03
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Virginia [September 12, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the Commonwealth and all 95 counties and 40 independent cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Specifically, assistance is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-12
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Pennsylvania [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the Commonwealth and all 67 counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specifically, assistance is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Kentucky [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the Commonwealth and all 120 counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Specifically, assistance is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Kansas [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 105 counties of the State of Kansas. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Massachusetts [November 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding on October 7-16, 2005. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Berkshire, Bristol, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester. 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 for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the counties of Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-11-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for South Dakota [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 66 counties of the State of South Dakota. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for South Carolina [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 46 counties of the State of South Carolina. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Maryland [September 14, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 24 counties of the State of Maryland. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-14
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Indiana [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 92 counties of the State of Indiana. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Missouri [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 115 counties of the State of Missouri. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Nevada [September 14, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Nevada and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 17 counties of the State of Nevada. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-14
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Montana [September 14, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 56 counties of the State of Montana. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-14
• Statement on Federal Assistance for Alabama [September 10, 2005]

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  From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to the State and all 67 counties of the State of Alabama. Specifically, assistance is available to State and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 100 percent Federal funding."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-09-10