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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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Emergency declaration for New York
President Bush has announced an emergency declaration for the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing. FEMA named Marianne C. Jackson the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10928
•Date:22nd Dec 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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UK government responds to Pitt Review
defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has published a new document entitled ‘The Government’s Response to Sir Michael Pitt’s Review of the Summer 2007 Floods’.
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•Date:18th Dec 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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New alert centre to improve response to flooding
UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced the development of a new warning centre to help protect people and businesses from flooding.
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•Date:18th Dec 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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ABI and the Scottish government agree deal to manage the flood threat in Scotland
Under a new agreement the Scottish government will develop a long-term flood strategy and will carry out a detailed assessment of the flood risk in Scotland.
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•Date:18th Dec 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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New England ice storm disaster recovery
FEMA has published an update on its activities related to the recent ice storm which affected much of Northeast USA.
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•Date:17th Dec 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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The Business Continuity Institute welcomes draft flood bill but ‘greater resiliency must be a focus’
The BCI has highlighted areas of the Pitt Report which it would like to see prioritised.
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•Date:12th Dec 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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GAO assesses FEMA’s post-Katrina reinvention
A new 127-page report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has examined the Department of Homeland Security’s implementation of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006.
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•Date:10th Dec 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Potential for another large earthquake off the coast of Sumatra: scientists
Recent large Sumatran earthquakes have not relieved all the tectonic strain that has accumulated in the past two centuries.
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•Date:8th Dec 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Final strategic plan for US earthquake hazard studies published
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) has published a new strategic plan to guide the activities of the four federal agencies that participate in the program for the next five years.
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•Date:8th Dec 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Atlantic Hurricane season sets new records
The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season produced a record number of consecutive storms to strike the United States and ranks as one of the more active seasons in the 64 years since comprehensive records began.
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•Date: 27th Nov 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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IAEM calls for FEMA to be restored to independent agency status
Also urges that the FEMA Director be designated as a member of the President’s Cabinet.
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•Date: 25th Nov 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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UK government to speed-up flood defence investment
Announcement made during the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Pre-Budget Report Statement.
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•Date: 25th Nov 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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New Madrid Seismic Zone catastrophic earthquake planning
FEMA provides an update on a comprehensive business continuity and emergency planning initiative.
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•Date: 25th Nov 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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First World Landslide Forum meets to discuss how to mitigate and respond to landslide disasters
Forum expects to strengthen research and learning on risk analysis and disaster management.
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•Date: 19th Nov 2008• Region: World •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 the state of Kansas in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of September 11-17, 2008. Michael L. Karl was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10828
•Date: 4th Nov 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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RMS study estimates the likely economic impact of a major earthquake on California's Hayward Fault
Losses up to $235 billion would be incurred.
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•Date: 31st October 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Lloyds brings UK flood threat into focus
Adds major Thames Valley flooding to its list of the world’s most costly potential disasters.
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•Date: 30th October 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
- US Virgin Islands
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the territory of the US Virgin Islands to supplement territory recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Omar during the period of October 14-16, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10808
- Florida
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Gustav during the period of August 31 to September 7, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10788
•Date: 30th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Brefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Ohio
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Ohio to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe wind storm associated with Tropical Depression Ike on September 14, 2008. Michael H. Smith was named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10770
•Date: 28th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Brefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Arkansas
FEMA has announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Storm Ike during the period of September 13-23, 2008. The assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state by President Bush. Kenneth M. Riley was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10768
•Date: 24th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Brefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA announces 100 percent reimbursement extension for debris removal and emergency protective measures
The presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Ike has been amended to add an additional 30 days to the 100 percent funding period for emergency protective measures and debris removal. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46186
•Date: 15th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
North Carolina
FEMA has declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Storm Hanna during the period of September 4-15, 2008. 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=10728

Oklahoma
FEMA has announced that a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of September 12-16, 2008. Justin A. Dombrowski has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10730

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 wind storm associated with Tropical Depression Ike on September 14, 2008. Kim R. Kadesch has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10729
•Date: 10th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Disaster Resource GUIDE available online
A digital version of this year’s Disaster Resource GUIDE is now available online. The issue covers six content categories and includes an extensive directory of organizations, products and services. Click here to obtain.
•Date: 10th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Global Risk Forum GRF Davos launches new networking tool for the disaster and risk community
Platform for Networks allows disaster and risk management professionals in both the public and private sector to exchange ideas and information.
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•Date: 9th October 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
Illinois
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of September 13, 2008, and continuing.
Elizabeth Turner has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10709

New Hampshire
Federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New Hampshire. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 6-7, 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=10708
•Date: 7th October 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Puerto Rico
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the commonwealth of Puerto Rico to help people and communities recover from the effects severe storms and flooding beginning on September 21, 2008, and continuing. Justo Hernandez was named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45994
•Date: 3rd October 2008• Region: N.America •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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New GAO report looks into disaster recovery lessons from past major incidents
Seeks to capture some of the main disaster recovery lessons that have emerged from six major disasters that occurred from 1989 to 2005.
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•Date: 1st October 2008• Region: N.America •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 Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding associated with Hurricane Ike during the period of September 12-14, 2008. 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=10669
•Date: 1st October 2008• Region: N.America •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Texas coastline images show devastating impact of Hurricane Ike storm surge
Before-and-after Ike photographs show the near total destruction of a coastal neighborhood in Texas.
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•Date: 25th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Indiana
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Indiana. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 12, 2008, and continuing. Stephen M. DeBlasio Sr. has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10648
•Date: 25th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Rentsys Recovery Services responds to 20 Hurricane Ike declarations including 14 mobile recoveries
Rentsys has responded to multiple declarations in the Gulf Coast region.
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•Date: 23rd Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
Mississippi
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Mississippi to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Gustav during the period of August 28 to September 8, 2008. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10628

Arkansas
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 severe storms and flooding associated with Hurricane Gustav during the period of September 2-8, 2008. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10608
•Date: 23rd Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Hurricane Ike insured losses estimated at $7 billion to $12 billion
Losses not as high as first feared.
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•Date: 19th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA issues Ike recovery information
FEMA is coordinating the disaster recovery efforts following the damage caused in the US by Hurricane Ike.
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•Date: 17th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Business Link publishes flooding guide for UK businesses
Businesses across the UK who are concerned about the way flooding might affect them are being urged to contact Business Link for help and advice.
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•Date: 12th Sept 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Latest issue of Disaster Recovery Directory published
Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory is a comprehensive directory of everything a US organization needs to get back to normal after a disaster. Expanding upon the record set by its predecessor, the Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages, it contains thousands of entries divided among more than 400 specialty disaster-recovery categories. The Directory is available in hard-copy, CD, and online versions. http://www.Risk-Help.com
•Date: 12th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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President declares major disaster for Maine
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Maine 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 July 18 to August 16, 2008. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45706
•Date: 12th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Support for flood-hit businesses in NE England
Businesses needing help following the recent floods are urged to contact Business Link.
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•Date: 11th Sept 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Federal support stands ready for Hurricane Ike disaster recovery
FEMA has issued a statement detailing the preparations that it is making in conjunction with its partners in federal, state, tribal and local governments for the landfall of Hurricane Ike. Read press release
•Date: 10th Sept 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Gustav disaster recovery
This update page provides disaster recovery information related to the impact of Hurricane Gustav.
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•Date: 2nd September 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Fay disaster recovery resources
This page will be updated as disaster recovery information related to the impact of Tropical Storm Fay becomes available.
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•Date: 26th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Northern Ireland Executive ministers meet to discuss floods response
Short and long term disaster recovery arrangements discussed after widespread flooding.
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•Date: 19th August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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President declares major disaster for Vermont and New Mexico
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, a tornado, and flooding on July 18, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10409

New Mexico : to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on July 26, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10408
•Date: 19th August 2008• 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 affected by the severe storms, tornado, and flooding on July 24, 2008. Philip E. Parr has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10388
•Date: 15th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Information ‘clearinghouse’ will help US businesses recover from hurricanes
Business Continuity Information Network being developed by Florida International University.
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•Date: 14th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US business owners urged to evaluate access after a disaster
‘Second responder’ entry to restricted areas is a critical but often neglected area.
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•Date: 13th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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FloodSim: new game helps explore UK flood risk
Helps businesses understand flooding risk and the policy decisions needed to make sure the UK is protected against floods.
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•Date: 7th August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Idaho
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Idaho to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of May 15 to June 9, 2008.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=10367
•Date: 1st August 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •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 by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 14-17, 2008. Philip E. Parr was named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10309
•Date: 18th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA announces ‘QuakeSmart’ project to help businesses with earthquake risk management
FEMA and Safe America Foundation to work together to develop and promote new scheme.
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•Date: 17th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Michigan
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Michigan to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of June 6-13, 2008. 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=10308
•Date: 15th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
Major disasters have been declared for the following:
- Kansas
Severe storms and flooding during the period of May 22 to June 16, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10270
- Oklahoma
Severe storms and flooding during the period of June 3-20, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10269
- South Dakota
Severe storms and flooding during the period of June 2-12, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10268
•Date: 11th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Business Recovery Fund established in Cedar Rapids
‘Adopt-A Business’ program created to support recovery of flood damaged small businesses.
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•Date: 9th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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US disaster declarations
Major disaster: Illinois
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 1, 2008 and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10107

Major disaster: Minnesota
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Minnesota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 7, 2008 and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10127
•Date: 26th June 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Scientific assessment captures effects of a changing climate on extreme weather events in North America
Droughts, heavy downpours, excessive heat, and intense hurricanes are likely to become more commonplace.
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•Date: 24th June 2008• Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Nebraska
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Nebraska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding during the period of May 22, 2008. Willie G. Nunn has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10067
•Date: 24th June 2008• Region: N.America •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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EU grants aid worth €162 million for UK regions struck by floods in 2007
The European Commission has made available aid totalling €162.4 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to help recovery from the floods that hit regions in England, Northern Ireland and Wales during the summer of 2007. The UK authorities will use the grant to cover part of the cost of emergency measures such as restoring roads, water infrastructure and schools, securing dams, the cost of temporary accommodation and rescue services, or costs that local authorities incurred as they cleaned up disaster-stricken areas.
•Date: 24th June 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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UK government to invest in flood information website
Details of UK government plans to assist individuals and businesses to better protect their property from the impacts of flooding have been outlined by the Environment Secretary. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will commit £125,000 to the development of an interactive website and phone line service in conjunction with the Environment Agency. This will provide individuals and businesses with the advice and information they need to protect their homes and premises from flooding. The website and phone line will launch in Spring 2009.
•Date: 20th June 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •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 the state of West Virginia to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides, and landslides during the period of June 3-7, 2008. Ed Smith was named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10047
•Date: 20th June 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Midwest floods: disaster recovery resources and news
Activities related to flooding in the US Midwest are starting to move from the emergency response phase into the disaster recovery phase. This update page provides helpful information and links.
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•Date: 19th June 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA update on Midwest floods response
FEMA has published an update on federal response to support people and businesses impacted by floods in Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. More than 11 million residents in these states could be affected by flooding and other weather-related events. Read the update
•Date: 17th June 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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US major disaster declarations
- Wisconsin
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Wisconsin to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on June 5, 2008, and continuing. Dolph A. Diemont has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10028

- Montana
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Montana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of May 1-2, 2008. Tony Russell has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10027
•Date: 17th June 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Australian government statement on regional gas supply problems
Disruption to gas supplies affecting businesses in Western Australia.
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•Date: 12th June 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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RMS makes expert catastrophe analysis publicly available
Risk Management Solutions has launched an initiative to keep businesses informed of the impact of catastrophic events by making its expert analysis publicly available on its website. The RMS Cat Updates service - which has long provided the insurance industry with damage summaries and loss reports following significant natural or man-made catastrophes - applies expert scientific analysis to data from a wide range of sources. Information is posted within hours of a catastrophe occurring and is updated as the situation unfolds. The service, launched in time for the US hurricane season, is now accessible at www.rms.com/Catastrophe/Catupdates
•Date: 12th June 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Indiana
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Indiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 6, 2008, and continuing. FEMA Administrator David Paulison named Michael H. Smith as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9987
•Date: 10th June 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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SBA appoints new chief of Executive Office of Disaster Strategic Planning and Operations
Retired Rear Admiral Steven G. Smith has been hired by the US Small Business Administration to oversee the newly created Executive Office of Disaster Strategic Planning and Operations (EODSPO). The EODSPO will continue to develop and implement institutional changes to SBA's disaster assistance program that will enable the agency to provide timely, effective assistance to disaster victims. http://www.sba.gov
•Date: 10th June 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Nebraska
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Nebraska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of April 23-26, 2008. Thomas A. 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=9906
•Date: 3rd June 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Small business disaster planning resource now available in Spanish
The US Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has announced that its popular ‘Open for Business’ disaster planning toolkit is now available in Spanish.
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•Date: 30th May 2008• Region: US •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 and tornadoes on April 4, 2008. Michael L. Parker has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9886
•Date: 30th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disasters declared in the US:

Iowa
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 25, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=43572

Colorado
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Colorado to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on May 22, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9866

Georgia
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes during the period of May 11-12, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9848

Missouri
Federal disaster aid has been made available for Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes during the period of May 10-11, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9849

•Date: 28th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for South Dakota
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storm and record and near record snow during the period of May 1-2, 2008. FEMA named Tony Russell as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9846
•Date: 23rd May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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IAEM supports reauthorization of the pre-disaster mitigation program
IAEM has sent a letter to leaders of the US Senate and US House of Representatives, of the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Subcommittees on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, expressing IAEM's support of H.R. 6109. Introduced on May 21, H.R. 6109 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation program (PDM) for three years. IAEM believes that PDM is an important program and urges quick action by the Congress to reauthorize PDM before its scheduled sunset on Sept. 30, 2008.
•Date: 23rd May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Define your day after: DHS urges small businesses
DHS hurricane season advertising campaign informs businesses about the importance of contingency planning.
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•Date: 22nd May 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Chertoff and Paulison discuss hurricane preparedness
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Paulison at a Blogger Roundtable on Hurricane Preparedness. Read
•Date: 22nd May 2008• 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 for Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes beginning on May 2, 2008 and continuing. Kenneth M. Riley has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9827
•Date: 22nd May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Commonwealth of Kentucky
President Bush has declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides, and landslides during the period of April 3-4, 2008. FEMA has named W. Michael Moore as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
•Date: 20th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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2008 Hurricane Preparedness Week
Will be held May 25th through May 31st.
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•Date: 13th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disasters declared in the US

Oklahoma
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of April 9-28, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9768

Maine
Severe storms and flooding beginning on April 28, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9767

Mississippi
Severe storms and flooding beginning on March 20, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9766

•Date: 13th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Huge earthquake causes extensive damage and loss of life in Sichuan, China
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused major infrastructure damage and killed many people in the south-western Chinese province in Sichuan. The earthquake occurred 92 km northwest of the city of Chengdu in eastern Sichuan province and over 1500 km from Beijing, where it was also strongly felt.
•Date: 7th May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Florida governor declares wildfire emergency
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency as wildfires fed by drought conditions threatened homes and businesses in two eastern counties. Read the CNN story
•Date: 13th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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New study shows high threat of big California quake
California has more than a 99 percent chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according to scientists using a new model to determine the probability of big quakes.
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•Date: 9th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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UK remains under-prepared for flooding, warns EFRA Select Committee
The infrastructure to deal with last year’s floods was, and still is, in an ‘unclear and chaotic state’.
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•Date: 9th May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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UK entering a ‘flood-rich’ period
Britain must prepare for more floods; but recurring long-term weather patterns rather than climate change may be the cause.
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•Date: 7th May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Disaster recovery
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Major disaster declared for Oklahoma
FEMA has announced that a major disaster exists in the state of Oklahoma and that Federal aid will be made available to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of March 17-23, 2008. Justin A. Dombrowski has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9746
•Date: 7th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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SBA honors outstanding disaster recovery efforts
Phoenix Awards presented.
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•Date: 24th April 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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IAEM and NACo raise post-disaster funding issue
IAEM and NACo write to the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Date: 22nd April 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Queensland Government upgrading disaster monitoring
Permanent 24/7 disaster watch to be introduced.
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•Date: 22nd April 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Dubai Bank opens state-of-the-art disaster recovery centre
Dubai Bank has announced that is has implemented a state-of-the-art disaster recovery site for its core banking systems. The site is located 100 km away from the primary data centre and forms an integral part of Dubai Bank's business continuity plan. Faizal Eledath, chief information officer of Dubai Bank, explained the considerations behind choosing the site: “We had to look at the availability of different power grids, the distance from the primary data centre, and insulation from critical environmental factors such as seismic activity, floods, etc. Through the utilization of best-of-breed recovery technology and institutionalizing a full-fledged recovery process we have further secured our business critical data assets from natural disasters.” Source: http://www.ameinfo.com
•Date: 22nd April 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Briefing •Topic: Financial sector BC
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee reviews FEMA disaster readiness
Agency has made moderate improvements but is not yet ready for a catastrophe.
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•Date: 4th April 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Marsh launches business insurance product to address windstorm exposures
Marsh has announced it has launched a parametric insurance product to address financial exposures faced by businesses due to hurricane-force winds.
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•Date: 31st March 2008• Region: US •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 March 18, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9566
•Date: 31st March 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Missouri
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 17, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9548
•Date: 20th March 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Missouri
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of February 10-14, 2008. The action makes federal funding 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 and flooding in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Madison, Mississippi, Ozark, Reynolds, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Texas, Wayne, Webster, and Wright Counties. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9506
•Date: 13th March 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Illinois
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Illinois to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding during the period of January 7, 2008 and continuing. FEMA Director David Paulison said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state of Illinois by President Bush. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Iroquois and Livingston counties.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9486
•Date: 11th March 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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EU to strengthen disaster response preparedness
The European Commission has adopted a communication on reinforcing the European Union's disaster response capacity.
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•Date: 6th March 2008• Region:W.Europe/UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Queensland government meets with insurers to discuss flood recovery
The Queensland State Government's Flood Recovery Taskforce has met with insurance company chiefs to discuss issues surrounding the recovery effort in Central Queensland.
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•Date: 6th March 2008• Region:Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Lieberman calls on FEMA to improve programs for responding to psychological consequences of disasters
US Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., has endorsed the findings of a Government Accountability Office report released last Friday which determined that FEMA must improve its crisis counseling program for victims of catastrophic disasters.
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•Date: 6th March 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Supercomputer models 9.0 megaquake in Pacific Northwest
Seattle shown to be the city most at risk from any future Cascadia Subduction Zone megathrust earthquake.
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•Date: 28th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Kentucky
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the commonwealth of Kentucky to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 5-6, 2008. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9405
•Date: 22nd February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA Region I announces first federal preparedness coordinator
FEMA has announced the selection of Captain W. Russell Webster, USCG (Retired) as FEMA Region I's (New England) first Federal Preparedness Coordinator (FPC). The FPC position is a newly created role that is ‘emblematic of FEMA's acknowledgment of and renewed emphasis on establishing and maintaining relationships with state, federal and tribal partners’. FEMA has designated one FPC for each of its ten regions.
•Date: 22nd February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Flood assistance extended for 80 Queensland local government areas
The Queensland Government has activated assistance for a further four local government areas in central Queensland, taking the total number of shires where flood support has been triggered this year to 80 shires.
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•Date: 20th February 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Business resumption safety tips from the American Society of Safety Engineers
To help businesses resume operations safely after a natural disaster, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has written a business resumption checklist.
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•Date: 8th February 2008• Region:US •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 the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on February 5, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9345
•Date: 8th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA responds to support communities struck by tornadoes
FEMA is coordinating with state and local officials in response to severe thunderstorms that have spawned dozens of tornadoes in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee and are currently moving into Kentucky. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=42479
•Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Hawaii
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, high surf, flooding and mudslides during the period of December 4-7, 2007. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9325
•Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Indiana
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Indiana to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding during the period of January 7, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9265
•Date: 31st January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Federation of Small Businesses help available for flood-affected UK small businesses
Disaster recovery finance is available.
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•Date: 23rd January 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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California flood risks are 'disaster waiting to happen'
According to University of Maryland engineers.
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•Date: 18th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Partnership aims to advance US disaster management
American Society of Civil Engineers and International Association of Emergency Managers sign new Memorandum of Cooperation.
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•Date: 18th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Flood assistance extended to almost half of Queensland
The Queensland Government has activated disaster assistance for a further six local government areas, now making relief available to almost half of the State. Acting Emergency Services Minister Andrew Fraser said activating the joint State-Commonwealth funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements to Cook, Croydon, Etheridge, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond Shires meant assistance was now available for 40 shires. Mr Fraser said the latest extension of disaster assistance followed damage assessments to public infrastructure as a result OF heavy rain and associated flooding from the monsoonal low.
•Date: 18th January 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Repeat of the 1998 ice storm could generate up to $3 billion in insured losses
According to RMS 10-year retrospective report.
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•Date: 15th January 2008• Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Nebraska
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Nebraska to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 10-12, 2007. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9245
•Date: 15th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Further assistance announced for flood-affected areas of Queensland
Queensland Treasurer and Acting Emergency Services Minister Andrew Fraser has activated financial assistance for 11 local government areas in the Whitsunday region and Queensland's northern areas affected by flooding. Mr Fraser said assistance is now available through the joint State-Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) for the 11 local government areas of Bowen and Whitsunday as well as Burdekin, Cairns, Cardwell, Eacham, Atherton, Johnstone, Townsville, Thuringowa and Mareeba. This announcement followed an earlier one, which stated that NDRRA had been activated for the local government areas of Aramac, Diamantina, Ilfracombe, Jericho, Winton, Barcaldine, Flinders, Isisford and Longreach as a result of severe storms and associated flooding from 22 to 30 December. Assistance for the west follows declarations for several flood-affected areas including the Gold Coast, Logan, Beaudesert and Boonah, Clifton, Stanthorpe and Warwick on the Darling Downs, Cooloola in the Sunshine Coast area and northern areas including Cairns, Johnstone, Cardwell, Mareeba, Atherton and Eacham.
•Date: 11th January 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Nevada
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Nevada to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe winter storms and flooding beginning on January 5, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9225
•Date: 10th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Iowa
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 10-11, 2007.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9206
•Date: 8th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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President declares major disaster for Missouri
FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 6, 2007, and continuing. FEMA Administrator David Paulison said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the state by President Bush. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9185
•Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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