Disaster Assistance Made Available To Eight Additional Nebraska Counties
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:39:16 -0500
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:39:16 -0500
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Federal disaster assistance is being made available to eight additional Nebraska counties that suffered damages during the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes June 1 through August 29, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today.
Douglas, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Wednesday stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 170 pounds of marijuana concealed inside a false floor in the bed of a pickup truck, port officials announced today. On Aug. 28, at approximately 7:45 p. (more)
FEMA Urges Caution And Preparation As Hurricane Earl Moves Towards New England
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:26:17 -0500
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:26:17 -0500
WASHINGTON - With Hurricane Earl moving up the East Coast and expected to arrive in New England by tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging New England residents to stay informed about any developments with the storm and to listen to directions of state and local officials, including any calls for evacuations. Yesterday, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick, President Obama signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Massachusetts, making federal funds available to support the state's efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Earl and save lives and protect property
Blaine, Wash. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers who are planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have their proper documents and to anticipate heavy traffic during the celebration of the Labor Day holiday. (more)