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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma [August 31, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today 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, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of May 24 to June 1, 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 storms, flooding, and tornadoes in the counties of Bryan, Comanche, Cotton, Logan, Pontotoc, Seminole, Stephens, and Tillman. 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 Philip E. Parr 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
2007-08-31
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Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana [October 22, 2005]
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 Katrina. Under the President's major disaster declaration issued for the State of Louisiana on August 29, 2005, for Hurricane Katrina, 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 period of up to 72 hours, Federal funding was made available at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. The period of up to 72 hours at 100 percent excluded debris removal. On September 1, 2005, the President amended his declaration of August 29, 2005, and extend ed the period for 100 percent Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for a period of 60 days retroactive to the date of the major disaster declaration."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-10-22
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Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Mississippi [October 22, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Mississippi by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Under the President's major disaster declaration issued for the State of Mississippi on August 29, 2005, for Hurricane Katrina, Federal funding was made available to State and local governments in multiple counties for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. For a period of up to 72 hours, Federal funding was made available at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. The period of up to 72 hours at 100 percent excluded debris removal. On September 1, 2005, the President amended his declaration of August 29, 2005, and extended the period for 100 percent Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for a period of 60 days retroactive to the date of the major disaster declaration."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-10-22
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for North Dakota [September 8, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on July 15, 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 storms and tornadoes in the counties of Cass and Steele. 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 Connee Lloyd 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
2007-09-08
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Statement by the Press Secretary: President Declares Disaster in Tennessee [March 20, 2003]
President Bush declares a major disaster exists in Tennessee and orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts following damage done by severe storms and flooding on February 14-26, 2003.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2003-03-20
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Utah [August 1, 2005]
President Bush orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts in Utah following flooding and landslides April 28 through June 29, 2005.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-08-01
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Statement by the Press Secretary: President Declares Emergency in New Jersey [March 20, 2003]
President Bush declares an emergency in New Jersey and orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts following damage done by record snowfall on February 16-17, 2003.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2003-03-20
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Statement by the Press Secretary: President Declares Emergency in Delaware [March 20, 2003]
President Bush declares an emergency in Delaware and orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts following damage done by record snowfall on February 14-19, 2003.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2003-03-20
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President Meets with Cabinet [September 6, 2005]
President Bush briefs the press following a meeting with his cabinet regarding relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-09-06
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Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Massachusetts [October 19, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the affected area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on October 7, 2005, 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, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in Bristol County. 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
2005-10-19
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Minnesota [January 4, 2006]
From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm from November 27-29, 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 winter storm in the counties of Big Stone, Clay, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Norman, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, and Yellow Medicine. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2006-01-04
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Massachusetts [September 14, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 14 counties of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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
2005-09-14
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Alabama [July 10, 2005]
President Bush declares a major disaster in Alabama and orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts following Hurricane Dennis.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-07-10
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance to Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties, Oklahoma [February 1, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today 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 a severe winter storm during the period of December 28-30, 2006. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures and for the repair or replacement of public utilities damaged by the severe winter storm in the counties of Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. R. David Paulison, Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Kenneth Clark as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-02-01
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Mexico [August 14, 2008]
From the Document: "The President today [August 14, 2008] declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on July 26, 2008, 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 storms and flooding in Lincoln and Otero Counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures in Lincoln County. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Nancy M. Casper 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
2008-08-14
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for South Carolina [January 20, 2006]
From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe ice storm from December 15-16, 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 ice storm in the counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2006-01-20
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Statement on Federal Assistance for West Virginia [September 5, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of West Virginia 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 55 counties of the State of West Virginia. 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
2005-09-05
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Minnesota [September 14, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Minnesota 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 87 counties of the State of Minnesota. 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
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Nebraska [September 14, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Nebraska 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 93 counties of the State of Nebraska. 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
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Oklahoma [September 5, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Oklahoma 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 77 counties of the State of Oklahoma. 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
2005-09-05
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Georgia [September 5, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Georgia 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 159 counties of the State of Georgia. 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
2005-09-05
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Connecticut [December 16, 2005]
From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from October 14-15, 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 storms and flooding in the counties of Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-12-16
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Idaho [February 27, 2006]
President Bush orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts in Idaho following severe storms and flooding from December 30, 2005 though January 4, 2006.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2006-02-27
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas [June 29, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today 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 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of June 16-18, 2007. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Grayson, Lampasas, and Tarrant. 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 Kenneth Clark as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-06-29
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Florida [February 8, 2007]
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 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on December 25, 2006. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Volusia County. 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, Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Jesse Munoz as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-02-08
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New York [July 2, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today 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 on June 19, 2007. 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 Delaware County. 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 William Vogel as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-07-02
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Fact Sheet: Gulf Coast Update: Hurricane Relief, Recovery, and Rebuilding Continues [March 8, 2006]
This fact sheet describes progress being made in the process to help the Gulf Coast recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. As of the date of this publication 80 percent of debris had been removed, plans to secure levees and floodwalls have been created, small business loans offered, USDA has provided millions in loans and grants to help rural businesses, the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 is in place and temporary housing was found for over 10,000 displaced residents.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2006-03-08
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Idaho [July 6, 2005]
President Bush orders federal assistance to supplement local recovery efforts in Idaho following heavy rains and flooding May 6-20.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-07-06
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Statement on Federal Assistance for Florida [July 10, 2005]
President Bush declares a major disaster in Florida and orders federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts following Hurricane Dennis.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-07-10
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Rhode Island [May 25, 2007]
From the Document: "The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and inland and coastal flooding during the period of April 15-16, 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 storms and inland and coastal flooding in the county of Newport. 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 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
2007-05-25
