Tag Archives: FEMA

Flood Insurance?

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Mark

We have been wondering if we should buy flood insurance. Here is what we have learned so far. This info might be helpful to those with houses still standing in Big Tujunga who are concerned about flooding and debris. Our … Continue reading →

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Local Assistance Centers For L.A. County Fire Victims Open

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Bronwen

PRESS RELEASE – LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS FOR L.A. COUNTY FIRE VICTIMS SET TO OPEN IN ACTON AND SYLMAR ON 9/17/09 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Kondo (213) 792-5128 LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS FOR L.A. COUNTY FIRE VICTIMS TO OPEN … Continue reading →

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FEMA’s Declaration Process

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

The Declaration Process Download the PDF Version of this page at: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=21277 The Stafford Act (§401) requires that: “All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor of the affected … Continue reading →

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The Federal Disaster Declaration Process and Disaster Aid Programs

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

By DHS – Federal Emergency Management Agency RESPONSE AND RECOVERY First RESPONSE to a disaster is the job of local government’s emergency services with help from nearby municipalities, the state and volunteer agencies. In a catastrophic disaster, and if the … Continue reading →

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