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US major disaster declarations
Federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of January 20-26, 2010.
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50603

Federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of December 22, 2009, to January 8, 2010.
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50598

European Commission to investigate EU options for insurance against natural catastrophes
Particular focus on flood insurance.
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•Date: 12th March 2010 • Region: Europe •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Flood grants for Queensland small businesses and primary producers
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Premier Anna Bligh have announced joint Commonwealth-State funded grants to help small businesses and primary producers affected by recent flooding in Queensland. The announcement will see small businesses and primary producers receive grants for clean up and recovery. Tier 1 grants will be available for up to $5,000 and Tier 2 grants will be up to $20,000. ’
•Date: 10th March 2010 • Region: Australia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for California
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010. Michael H. Smith has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12448
•Date: 10th March 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Researchers show how far South American cities moved in 8.8 Chile quake
The city of Concepción moved at least 10 feet to the west.
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•Date: 9th March 2010 • Region: S.America •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for West Virginia
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for West Virginia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 18-20, 2009. Regis Leo Phelan has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12389
•Date: 5th Mar 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
Major disaster declared for Iowa
Major disaster declared for North Dakota
•Date: 3rd March 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US Senators criticise FEMA’s proposed disaster recovery plan
Plan “still has significant gaps”.
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•Date: 2nd March 2010 • Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Commonwealth and Victoria finalise disaster resilience partnership
Formally implements the Australian National Partnership Agreement on Natural Disaster Resilience.
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•Date: 2nd March 2010 • Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
Major disaster declared for Nebraska
Major disaster declared for Iowa
Major disaster declared for Oklahoma
•Date: 26th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA and European disaster management agencies meet to discuss large scale disaster preparedness
FEMA leadership meets with NOAA National Weather Service and European partners; geomagnetic events high on the agenda.
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•Date: 26th Feb 2010 • Region: US/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
- President declares major disaster for Maryland
- President declares major disaster for Virginia
•Date: 23rd Feb 2010 • Region: US/World •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Draft FEMA National Disaster Recovery Framework open for comment
Comment period will close on February 26, 2010.
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•Date: 10th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for the state of New Jersey
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of New Jersey to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a snowstorm during the period of December 19-20, 2009.
Stephen M. DeBlasio Sr. has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12289
•Date: 10th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Arkansas
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of December 23, 2009, to January 2, 2010. Kevin L. Hannes has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50362
•Date: 5th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US Department of Homeland Security publishes Quadrennial Homeland Security Review
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has now delivered the final Quadrennial Homeland Security Review report to Congress.
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•Date: 4th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for North Carolina
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of North Carolina. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of December 18-25, 2009. Michael Bolch has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12268
•Date: 4th Feb 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Counting the cost of the summer 2007 UK floods
The devastating floods of summer 2007 cost the UK a total of £3.2bn, including more than £2bn to homeowners and businesses, a new report from the Environment Agency has revealed.
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•Date: 19th Jan 2010 • Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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UN calls for international support in wake of Haiti quake
Haiti has been devastated.
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•Date: 14th Jan 2010 • Region: Haiti •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Northern Ireland Flooding Taskforce organizes public consultation sessions
The first of three evidence gathering sessions set up by the cross-departmental Flooding Taskforce will take place in Fermanagh.
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•Date: 6th Jan 2010 • Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Natural catastrophes resulted in $58bn economic loss in 2009
According to an Aon Benfield study.
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•Date: 4th Jan 2010 • Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Recent US disaster declarations:

• Alabama
  
• The State Of New York
• Kansas
• New Jersey
• Alaska

•Date: 4th Jan 2010 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA administrator Craig Fugate swears in Tony Russell as new Region VI administrator
On December 16th FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate swore in Tony Russell as the new regional administrator of FEMA Region VI at the regional headquarters in Denton, Texas. Mr. Russell, whose official first day as Region VI Administrator will be Monday, December 21st, has coordinated the federal disaster response and recovery support to state and local emergency management officials as a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) from FEMA Region VIII for more than six years. He has managed a diverse collection of complex disasters and emergencies in Washington, Texas, Alabama, South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois, New Mexico, and Montana, among others. http://www.fema.gov/about/regions/index.shtm
•Date: 18th Dec 2009• Region: N.America •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for the State of Nebraska
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Nebraska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of November 16-17, 2009. Stephen R. Thompson has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12148
•Date: 18th Dec 2009• Region: N.America •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disasters declared in the US
Commonwealth Of Virginia
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ida beginning on November 11, 2009, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12128
State Of Louisiana
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of October 29 to November 3, 2009.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12129
•Date: 11th Dec 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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COAG meeting reviews Australia’s disaster management and critical infrastructure protection arrangements
The latest meeting of COAG (the Council of Australian Governments) took place in Queensland on Monday 7th December 2009.
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•Date: 8th Dec 2009• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Arkansas
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on October 29, 2009, and continuing. W. Michael Moore has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12108
•Date: 8th Dec 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Federation of Small Businesses opens emergency fund for flooded UK businesses
The FSB is offering interest-free loans to help small firms cover costs associated with keeping their business trading and with repair of their premises.
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•Date: 25th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Record rainfall causes widespread flooding in NW England, SW Scotland and North Wales
Cumbria most affected after it experienced what is being reported as the wettest day ever in England.
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•Date: 20th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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The end of the world as Hollywood knows it...
Are there any disaster recovery lessons that can be learned from current apocalypse-related films? Walton McCarthy thinks so...
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•Date: 18th November 2009• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Disaster Recovery Stakeholder Forum takes place in Los Angeles
On November 17, in Los Angeles, The Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group held the third of five planned stakeholder forums designed to encourage stakeholders to provide direct input and ideas for disaster recovery. The Working Group previously met with stakeholders to gather input and ideas in New York City on Nov. 10 and in New Orleans on Nov. 4. The public is also encouraged to visit DisasterRecoveryWorkingGroup.gov to provide input on the same 16 specific questions posed to stakeholders at the Working Group meetings. Upcoming stakeholder meetings will take place in Salt Lake City (Nov. 19) and Memphis (Nov. 23).
•Date: 18th November 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA seeks comments on National Flood Insurance Program
Seeks to gain input on challenges and possible solutions.
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•Date: 17th Nov 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Disaster Recovery Stakeholder Forum meets in New York
The US Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group held the second of five planned stakeholder forums in New York on November 10th.
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•Date: 11th Nov 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US legislation aims to reform SBA's disaster recovery role
‘The Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009.’
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•Date: 6th Nov 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Kansas
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 8-14, 2009. Michael R. Scott has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=12008
•Date: 1st Oct 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Tsunami hits Samoa islands
An earthquake off the Samoa coast resulted in a large tsunami which caused widespread damage and many deaths in the Samoa islands. As well as damage to roads and property, the electricity infrastructure has been severely impacted as has the fresh water supply system. More details.

FEMA announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the territory of American Samoa. This assistance will provide immediate resources to address response, including urgent life sustaining and public health and safety measures. Fugate named Kenneth R. Tingman as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Tingman said that damage surveys have been requested and will be conducted as soon as the situation permits. www.fema.gov
•Date: 30th Sept 2009• Region: Samoa Islands •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Georgia
A major disaster has been declared in the State of Georgia covering the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 18, 2009, and continuing. Gracia B. Szczech has been named by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. www.fema.gov
•Date: 25th Sept 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Hazard & Risk Science Review 2009
Aon Benfield and PartnerRe have announced the publication of the annual report, ‘Hazard & Risk Science Review’, which showcases the latest developments in the field of natural hazard and risk science.
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•Date: 9th Sept 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency formally becomes the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Represents a strategic shift in focus from disaster preparedness and response to comprehensive disaster management.
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•Date: 9th Sept 2009• Region: Caribbean •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for New York
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of August 8-10, 2009.Jaime E. Forero was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11896
•Date: 2nd Sept 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Tennessee
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Tennessee and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 15-17, 2009. Terry L. Quarles has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11828
•Date: 25th August 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Maine
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Maine to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of June 18 to July 8, 2009. James N. Russo has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49187
•Date: 31st July 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Tennessee
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of June 12-14, 2009. Terry L. Quarles has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11688
•Date: 14th July 2009 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Napolitano applauds Obama's intent to nominate Richard Serino as Deputy Administrator of FEMA
US DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has applauded President Obama’s intent to nominate Richard Serino as Deputy Administrator of FEMA. Richard Serino currently serves as Chief of Emergency Medical Services and Assistant Director for the Boston Public Health Commission. In this role, he has helped bolster the city’s response plans for chemical, biological, and radiological attacks and other emergency incidents.
•Date: 14th July 2009 • Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Welsh Assembly Government and insurance industry agree to work together on flood resilience
Wales moving from flood defence to flood risk management.
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•Date: 14th July 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Advance made in flooding prediction
Tel Aviv University research finds that analysis of cell phone signal strength can help predict short-term rainfall intensity.
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•Date: 7th July 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Pitt Review progress report published
UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has published a report outlining the progress government has made in implementing the recommendations contained in the Pitt Review into the 2007 floods. The report comes six months after Sir Michael Pitt’s review, published in December 2008, in which he made 92 recommendations to improve the UK’s preparation, management and response to severe flooding. The progress report is available to view at http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/floods07.htm
•Date: 26th June 2009• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
FEMA press releases:
• Federal Aid Programs For Kansas Disaster Recovery (2)
• President Declares Major Disaster For Kansas (2)
• Federal Aid Programs For Kansas Disaster Recovery (1)
• President Declares Major Disaster for Kansas (1)
• Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery (2)
• President Declares Emergency For Oklahoma (2)
•Date: 26th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
FEMA press releases:
-Federal Aid Programs For Missouri Disaster Recovery
-President Declares Major Disaster For Missouri
-Federal Aid Programs For Oklahoma Disaster Recovery
-President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma
•Date: 24th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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World Disasters Report 2009 released
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has released the World Disasters Report 2009, which gives a detailed roundup of recent disaster and disaster management trends.
http://www.ifrc.org/Docs/pubs/disasters/wdr2009/WDR2009-full.pdf
•Date: 24th June 2009• Region: World •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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DHS announces nearly $1.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2009 Preparedness Grants
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced nearly $1.8 billion in FEMA preparedness grants designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit agencies improve their readiness by enhancing protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for all disasters. More details
•Date: 18th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
FEMA has announced that major disaster declarations have been made as follows:
South Dakota: for the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 11, 2009, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11588
Arkansas: for the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 27, 2009, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11589
•Date: 18th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Alaska
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding and ice jams beginning on April 28, 2009, and continuing. Douglas G. Mayne was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11568
•Date:16th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Fugate meets with private sector representatives
FEMA Administrator consults with private sector associations on disaster preparedness, the 2009 Hurricane Season and emergency management.
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•Date:4th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Pitney Bowes to offer Stand-By Recovery Service
Pitney Bowes’ Stand-By Recovery Service is designed for businesses with mail and print needs that are less complex than higher volume mailers.
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•Date:4th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Alabama
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Alabama and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and straight-line winds during the period of May 6-8, 2009.Albert Lewis has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11548
•Date:4th June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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London Regional Resilience Forum publishes Severe Weather Debrief
Lessons from February’s severe weather impacts.
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•Date:2nd June 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for the Commonwealth Of Kentucky
FEMA has announced federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and mudslides during the period of May 3-20, 2009. The assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the commonwealth by President Obama. Kim. R. Kadesch was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11528
•Date:2nd June 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Florida 
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on May 17, 2009, and continuing. Jeffrey L. Bryant has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11508
•Date: 28th May 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season: information and updates
This page will be updated with preparedness information and advice related to the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season as well as disaster recovery information during landfall incidents.
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•Date: 21st May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Fugate sworn-in as new FEMA Administrator
In the company of family and FEMA employees, W. Craig Fugate was sworn-in as the new FEMA Administrator by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
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•Date: 21st May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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SBA presents the Phoenix Awards for disaster recovery efforts
Since 1998, the SBA has presented Phoenix Awards to business owners, public officials and volunteers who displayed selflessness, ingenuity and tenacity in the aftermath of a disaster, while contributing to the rebuilding of their communities.
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•Date: 21st May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Disaster uncovered
Global disaster risk is increasing worldwide: UN report.
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•Date: 19th May 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA stays in DHS: the final word (?)
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee welcomes Napolitano’s announcement.
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•Date: 14th May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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AT&T bolsters pan-European disaster recovery resources
AT&T is expanding its pan-European disaster recovery resources with the addition of increased technology, equipment and manpower.
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•Date: 14th May 2009• Region: UK/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Australian budget provides more cash for disaster resilience
In this week’s Budget, the Australian government pledged to invest an extra $79.3 million to strengthen efforts to prepare for and combat major natural disasters.
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•Date: 14th May 2009• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Mississippi
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Mississippi to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of March 25-28, 2009. Donald L. Keldsen has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11449
•Date: 14th May 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Capital One Bank provides disaster planning checklist
As hurricane season approaches, Capital One Bank has released an updated disaster planning checklist for businesses.
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•Date: 12th May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Australia’s arrangements for managing national disasters to be examined
At the recent meeting of the Council of Australian Governments’ it was agreed that, in light of the recent Victorian bushfires and Queensland floods, COAG will re-examine Australia’s arrangements for managing national disasters and has agreed to take immediate steps to enhance these arrangements through, inter alia, the development of a telephone-based emergency warning system. More details.
•Date: 6th May 2009• Region:Australia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disasters declared for Alabama and Arkansas
- FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Alabama. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of March 25 to April 3, 2009. Albert Lewis has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11409
- Federal disaster aid has also been made available for the State of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on April 9, 2009. W. Michael Moore has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11408
•Date:28th April 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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2009 Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery
SBA award highlights Massachusetts business owners Juan and Luis Yépez for outstanding disaster recovery efforts.
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•Date:28th April 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Georgia
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on March 26, 2009, and continuing. Terry L. Quarles has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11388
•Date:28th April 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Severe convective storm seasons are here to stay...
RMS releases US severe storm report as peak tornado season approaches.
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•Date:23rd April 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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UK government publishes draft Flood and Water Management Bill
Designed to improve how the UK prepares for and responds to flood emergencies and to better protect water supplies during drought.
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•Date:23rd April 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disasters declared for Florida and Indiana
FEMA has made two major disaster announcements:
- For Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on March 26, 2009, and continuing.
- For the State of Indiana. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of March 8-14, 2009.
•Date:23rd April 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Understanding risks to Seattle's high-rise buildings from a giant Cascadian earthquake
There is a growing consensus that this fault zone ruptures in magnitude 9+ earthquakes.
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•Date:15th April 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA announces nearly $970 Million in Preparedness Grant final allocations
FEMA has announced final allocations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Preparedness Grants for 10 federal grant programs, totaling nearly $970 million in federal funding to assist state, local and tribal governments and private industry in strengthening community preparedness. Awards will be made on a rolling basis over the summer. Read press release.
•Date:15th April 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Emergency declaration for Minnesota
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Minnesota to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 16, 2009, and continuing. Michael H. Smith has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11269
•Date:31st March 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared For North Dakota
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of North Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 13, 2009, and continuing. Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state by President Obama. Michael J. Hall has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11268
•Date:27th March 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Main US federal disaster relief law has fallen behind modern threat levels, NYU professor finds
The Stafford Act, is dangerously out of date, and must be reformed to provide for rapid relief after a catastrophe.
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•Date:17th March 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Natural disaster risks for 2009 assessed
Maplecroft's new interactive maps of natural disasters highlight hotspots as well as opportunities for disaster mitigation and business continuity.
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•Date:17th March 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations made
* President Declares Major Disaster For New York
* President Declares Major Disaster For Illinois
* President Declares Major Disaster For Oregon
* President Declares Major Disaster For Washington
•Date:6th March 2009• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Selection of Fugate to lead FEMA welcomed
IAEM-USA applauds Obama decision.
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•Date:5th March 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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London flood risks examined
A seminar on London flood risk, hosted by Willis Research Network and the Lloyd’s Market Association in February, has highlighted how flood risk in London may develop over time.
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•Date:3rd March 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Association of State Floodplain Managers adds its voice to the call for an independent FEMA
ASFPM has issued a statement recommending that FEMA be restored to its former independent-agency status, with direct access to the President.
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•Date:3rd March 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure leaders introduce FEMA Independence Bill
H.R. 1174, the FEMA Independence Act of 2009, seeks to move FEMA out of the Department of Homeland Security and requires the FEMA Administrator to report directly to the President.
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•Date:27th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA grants $5 million for sea level rise study in North Carolina
FEMA will use the results of this study to assess the long-term fiscal implications of climate change as it affects the frequency and effects of natural disasters.
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•Date:26th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Secretary Napolitano launches DHS ‘efficiency review’
An Efficiency Review Initiative Steering Committee, composed of key office and component leadership, will be established to coordinate this DHS-wide initiative.
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•Date:19th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Support for keeping FEMA in DHS grows
According to the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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•Date:19th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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New US disaster declarations made
* President Declares Major Disaster For Oklahoma
* President Declares Major Disaster For Missouri
* President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee
•Date:19th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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$51 million help for Victorian businesses damaged or destroyed by bushfires
The Commonwealth and the Victorian Governments are standing by Australian businesses directly damaged or destroyed by the bushfires, with a $51 million first stage of a joint package to assist small businesses focusing on subsidised low-interest loans, business assistance grants and business re-start mentors. Further information on the assistance package including the eligibility criteria is available from Business Victoria at www.business.vic.gov.au or by phone on 13 22 15.
•Date:19th February 2009• Region: Australia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Oklahoma
FEMA has 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 and tornadoes during the period of February 10-11, 2009. Douglas G. Mayne has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11108
•Date:17th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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President declares major disaster for Arkansas
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on January 26, 2009, and continuing. W. Michael Moore has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11089
•Date:10th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Kentucky
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Kentucky to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding beginning on January 26, 2009, and continuing. Kim R. Kadesch has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Kadesch said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11088
•Date:6th February 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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UN report gives 2008 disasters summary
Number of disasters down on long-term average; but deaths and economic losses increase.
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•Date:3rd February 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Vermont
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Vermont to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of December 11-18, 2008. Mark H. Landry has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11029
•Date:15th January 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Maine
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Maine to help Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding during the period December 11-29, 2008. James N. Russo has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11008
•Date:13th January 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
Two new major disaster declarations have been made in the US. These are:
- Massachusetts
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing. Mark H. Landry has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10968
- Hawaii
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Hawaii to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding during the period of December 10-16, 2008. Kenneth R. Tingman has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10969
•Date:8th January 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for New Hampshire
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing. James N. Russo was named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10948
•Date:6th January 2009• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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2008 GENERAL DISASTER RECOVERY NEWS ARCHIVE

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