Waverly councilman seeks mayoral post Aug 27, 2009
Also important, Ribich said, is progressing on all fronts of hazard mitigation; building the tax base through sound and sensible economic development efforts; developing strategies for street, sidewalk and trail improvements; creating a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community; promoting tourism and exploring green initiatives. Earlier this summer Bob Brunkhorst, a former state senator and representative, announced he will also run for mayor. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Supervisors approve being flow-through agency for grant for Hazard Mitigation Aug 22, 2009
Published: Friday, August 21, 2009 8:59 AM CDT Members of the Cass County Board of Supervisors approved being the flow through agency for a grant application to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 20,000 to help create Hazard Mitigation Plans for the towns of Marne, Wiota, Cumberland and Massena. Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) Community Development told the supervisors on Wednesday that officials from those cities were trying to create those plans, and needed grant money to... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Disaster declared for Maine county Aug 19, 2009
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It wont be quick or easy (3) Aug 17, 2009
She said what is available is a hazard mitigation grant program that provides funding for local governments to purchase severely damaged properties. Prince said up to 15 percent of a disaster area s total damage can be used for this program. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Black Hawk County declared disaster Aug 15, 2009
The money can be used for such things as emergency work, repair and replacement of public facilities and hazard mitigation. Straight-line winds clocked in excess of 100 mph uprooted trees and downed power lines, particularly in Cedar Falls and the western part of the county, leaving some households and businesses without power for substantial periods of time. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Black Hawk County is disaster area, Obama declares Aug 14, 2009
The money can be used for such things as emergency work, repair and replacement of public facilities and hazard mitigation. Straight line winds clocked in excess of 100 mph uprooted trees and downed power lines in the July 10 storm, particularly in Cedar Falls and the western part of the county, leaving some homes and businesses without power for substantial periods of time. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
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Jindal also made a ceremonial presentation of 15 million to Iberia Parish in hurricane recovery and hazard mitigation efforts. About 11 million of that came from federal Community Development Block Grants, and 4 million came from FEMA s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, with a 25 percent required state or local match. (New Iberia, LA)
Property owners refuse to leave Iowa flood plain Aug 13, 2009
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program has been used nationwide to help buy out properties in flood plains. FEMA money bought out 22 homeowners in Lawrence, Mass. (Sioux City Journal)
NASA Goes Inside A Volcano, Monitors Activity Aug 10, 2009
This work is part of NASA's plan to develop a sensor web to provide timely data and analyses for scientific research, natural hazard mitigation, and the exploration of other planets in this solar system and beyond. "We hope this network will provide a blueprint for future networks to be installed on many of the world's unmonitored active volcanoes, so educated and reliable estimates can be made when a town or a village needs to be evacuated to reduce the risk to life and property," said Project... (Science Daily)
Residents to See Buyout Checks Soon Aug 6, 2009
"Because I had a MoDOT meeting in Jefferson City the next day, I hand carried the envelopes to SEMA." Sheila Huddleston, SEMA hazard mitigation officer, notified Selby on July 30 that he could start setting up closing dates. Selby was instructed to start at the top of his priority list. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Buyout OK'd properties now at 84 Aug 6, 2009
Sandahl said she will be submitting yet another application for hazard mitigation funding. It s a safeguard, she said, because those properties can t receive Community Development Block Grant funding unless hazard mitigation funding has been denied. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Governor returns with $8.7 million for parish Aug 5, 2009
7 million check to St. John Parish officials that will go toward hurricane recovery efforts, hazard mitigation and infrastructure improvements. Right after Gustav and Ike, we rejected the idea of creating yet another process filled with bureaucracy to distribute hurricane recovery funds, Jindal said. (L Observateur, LA)
Waterloo sets flood buyout guidelines Aug 5, 2009
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's hazard mitigation property acquisition program is designed to get structures out of the floodway. But it is a voluntary program, meaning homeowners can't be forced to sell. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Mason City gets $2.5 million for flood buyouts Aug 4, 2009
5 million for flood buyouts WASHINGTON Mason City will receive $2,558,079 through the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant program to help acquire and demolish 28 residential properties that were damaged by 2008 flooding ... 2 million to Iowa through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program and the Public Assistance program. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Waterloo seeks more flood buyout money Aug 3, 2009
"This is very similar to the hazard mitigation (buyout) grant we received," City Planner Aric Schroeder said. "But this is intended to cover properties that didn't qualify for the hazard mitigation grant." ... 7 million to buy and demolish 44 flood damaged homes in Sherwood Park and on Sans Souci Island through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's hazard mitigation program. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Council OKs application for property buyout grant Jul 30, 2009
Twenty-two of the properties are also under consideration for federal Hazard Mitigation Grants, said Tricia Sandahl, Mason City flood plain administrator. Total cost for the buyouts is $13,443,710. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
State agencies aid flood buyouts? Jul 28, 2009
According to the state s announcement, HSEMD will use the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to purchase 28 properties and will work with Mason City to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for the remaining 65. The Hazard Mitigation Program is used to purchase frequently flooded property. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
FEMA grant targets houses on Galveston beach after Ike Jul 26, 2009
They joined other beach-front homeowners in begging the city council earlier this year to apply for the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds. It was their only chance to save the money they had invested in Galveston, they said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Counties to appeal FEMA decision Jul 23, 2009
The appeal also will include requests for additional kinds of aid from FEMA. In the original request, the state asked for only Individual Assistance, which would have made residents eligible for funds for temporary housing and repairs, and for Hazard Mitigation funding for the entire state, which would have given flood-prone communities money to elevate houses and acquire properties with chronic flooding problems. In the appeal, the state will apply for Public Assistance, which would make local... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
C.F. applies for money to demolish flooded properties Jul 21, 2009
The application will be submitted through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. If approved, the cost will be shared with the IHSEMD paying 10 percent; FEMA, 75 percent; and local match, 15 percent. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
FEMA denies funds for flooded areas Jul 21, 2009
They also applied for Hazard Mitigation funding for the entire state, which would have given flood-prone communities money to raise houses and acquire properties with chronic flooding problems. In the appeal, Mr. Stevens said he hopes the state will also apply for Public Assistance, which will help ease the cost of the $3. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nevada Schools to apply for tornado room grant Jul 17, 2009
The grant application will go through Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. As discussed at a previous board meeting, the tornado-safe room will serve as protection for the residents of a community during a natural disaster. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Jindal visits Mt. Hermon Jul 16, 2009
The bulk of the grants were in the form of a $228,286 Community Development Block Grant, which aids in hurricane recovery, and a $206,492 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program aimed at protecting against future hurricane damage. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike devastated communities throughout Louisiana last year and we vowed that the recover process would not be held up by red tape and bureaucracy in Baton Rouge, Jindal said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Budget, Fees Divide Taylortown Council Jul 3, 2009
They approved payment of $630 for Taylortown's portion of an update to the hazard mitigation plan -- a requirement to seek federal aid in the event of some disaster. They passed a solid waste resolution. (The Pilot Newspaper)
County ready if storm hits Jul 2, 2009
We re working on rewriting the hazard mitigation plan, he said. We hope to be able to get new shelters or harden existing shelters into the plan. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Governor Rendell Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation; Requests Federal Aid for Allegheny, Westmoreland Counties Jun 30, 2009
I am specifically requesting Individual Assistance including the Individuals and Household Program (IHP); Other Needs Assistance (ONA); Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); Disaster Legal Assistance (DLA); Crisis Counseling; U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans; and associated programs to assist the victims of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties and for Hazard Mitigation statewide ... The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan. (PR Newswire)
And they wait ... Jun 28, 2009
But the money comes from a hazard mitigation grant. The grant is designed to minimize the impact of the next disaster, he said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
President declares major disaster for Missouri Jun 25, 2009
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all counties within the state. Fugate named Thomas A. Hall as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Federal Aid Programs for Missouri Disaster Recovery Jun 25, 2009
Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Jindal: FEMA OKs $177.6M to mitigate '08 storms Jun 19, 2009
The Louisiana Recovery Authority, which approves priorities for funding in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, set aside $125. 6 million to split among 53 parishes to support programs that could include home elevations and other measures to protect areas from loss in future storms. (KSLA.com, LA)
Geese removal by radar and shotgun Jun 19, 2009
It plans to hire a second airport wildlife biologist, of which there are only seven in the nation, to enhance a wildlife hazard mitigation program at the city s airports. And, though some might question the prudence of training airport supervisors to aim a shotgun at a moving target in the sky, Steve Colman, a spokesperson for the PANYNJ, said this option would be used only as a last alternative. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Expanded wetlands study needed for airport improvement project Jun 16, 2009
The engineers will provide information on wildlife hazard mitigation at the airport, which includes removing about 129 acres of wetlands, eliminating some trees and shrubs, and installing drainage ditches at the airport. The scope of the Phase II study increased its cost from the original estimate of $70,000 to $161,800. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
$1.6 million of economic stimulus trickles to St. James Jun 16, 2009
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a Hazard Mitigation grant of 554,000 to go toward protecting the building from hurricane force winds and rain. The improvements included retrofitting doors and windows on the building. (L Observateur, LA)
Ark. gov. requests federal aid for 37 counties Jun 3, 2009
The request is for public assistance services from the federal government, including direct funding for affected counties, hazard mitigation funds and Small Business Administration disaster loans for eligible businesses. Beebe requested the declaration for Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Lincoln, Little River, Marion, Miller, Monroe, Nevada, Ouachita, Perry,... (KSLA.com, LA)
Wilkin County to hold public hazard meeting Jun 3, 2009
Any ideas residents have for the Wilkin County All Hazard Mitigation plan can help speed along the process and give the county a better shot at being noticed ... In 2000, the federal government passed legislation stating that all government entities which receive future hazard mitigation grant funding need to have such a plan in place. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Coast Guard ship removes navigational gear from atoll May 31, 2009
The station is capable of measuring and recording seismic vibrations from earthquakes, providing scientists data on earthquake locations, earthquake hazard mitigation and earthquake emergency response ... The station is capable of measuring and recording seismic vibrations from earthquakes, providing scientists data on earthquake locations, earthquake hazard mitigation and earthquake emergency response. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hospital in the works for N.O. East; hundreds of jobs may jolt area May 29, 2009
The acute-care hospital would open initially with 80 beds, and funded with a mix of capital outlay funds, community development block grant funds, FEMA hazard mitigation funds and debt funds. With hundreds of residents searching for hope, and hoping for change, each had their own take on the future of the east. (WWLTV.com, LA)
President approves disaster aid for Ala. May 9, 2009
It also makes the entire state eligible for f 00000B14 ederal money for hazard mitigation projects. Albert Lewis has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. (WSJA.com, AL)
Wyden asks FEMA to extend use of trailers in Vernonia May 8, 2009
"All three school buildings were damaged, the wastewater treatment ponds were destroyed, and more than 220 homes in Vernonia, and an equal number outside the city limits in the upper Nehalem River Valley, were substantially damaged and in need of hazard mitigation," the letter says. He also argues that the town should be rewarded for its resilience and says that without the extra time the town could erode further. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Traditional fire restrictions under way May 7, 2009
Our firefighters will be looking at potential fire hazards throughout town and contacting property owners to ensure hazard mitigation is being taken care of in a timely manner. Fine fuels consist of dry grass, leaves and weeds. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
SL library study: expansion necessary May 6, 2009
Public Safety Director Mark Prosser presented the 2009 Hazard Mitigation draft report. Prosser says the plan is similar to the plan approved in 2003 except for some updates made in regards to area infrastructures and technology upgrades. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Airport drill highlights casualty response Apr 28, 2009
Rincon Valley Fire and local emergency responders regularly train for all aspects of aircraft emergencies such as extrication and rescue, mass casualty aircraft fire and hazard mitigation. Prior exercises have focused on fire suppression and other elements of a potential accident. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
State fire marshal named Apr 18, 2009
The state fire marshal is charged with overseeing and directing fire service programs in this state; serving as policy advisor to the governor on the development and administration of fire service policies, programs and procedures; participating in the development, review and implementation of the Michigan hazard mitigation plan; and providing information for the development and regular updating of the Michigan hazard analysis, including the structural fires element, and the Michigan emergency... (Dowagiac News, MI)
MSU seeks input on disaster mitigation Apr 15, 2009
Community feedback is an integral part of developing a workable hazard mitigation plan, said DRU committee co-chair Jim Jones ... The hazard mitigation plan will seek to. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obama announces federal aid available Apr 14, 2009
FEMA's contribution would cover replacement or repair of damaged public facilities, debris removal from public areas and the cost for local hazard mitigation measure. "The good news is that cities and counties can apply in-kind values toward meeting that 10 percent," said said Vern Woytassek, emergency management director for Wilkin County. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Floods ravage homes Apr 11, 2009
In a letter to President Barack Obama, the governor also requested hazard mitigation grants for the entire state and direct federal assistance to save lives and property where needed, including flood plain mapping assistance, swift water rescue support and food and water for flood victims. A series of storms and overflowing rivers across Florida's northern tier has produced record and near-record floods over the past two weeks, matching or topping those caused by Tropical Storm Fay in the same... (The Palm Beach Post)
Area rescuers go to flood zone Apr 11, 2009
In a letter to the president, Crist also asked for hazard mitigation grants for the entire state and direct federal assistance to save lives and property where needed, including flood-plain mapping assistance, swift water rescue support and food and water for flood victims. "Altogether, these series of severe weather systems has resulted in the second major disaster to hit North Florida in the last 12 months," Crist wrote. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
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Led by Ray Morrell, Hazard Mitigation Specialist with the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services this was an opportunity for the various entities involved to bring the others up to speed on the current status of the flooding, or potential flooding in the area, he said as he invited each person present to give a brief statement or report. "We have learned that no one fights a flood alone," Morrell said. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
City of SL to look at dewatering project Apr 10, 2009
Kelly says the project could be eligible for a Hazard Mitigation Grant administered through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The engineering firm will do borings in the Emerald Park area, areas around Witter Street, Spooner Street and Oak Lane. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
The impact of 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake -- 20 years later Apr 9, 2009
Session: Advances in science, engineering, public policy and hazard mitigation as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake ... In this session, speakers from the public and private sectors will address the advances in science, engineering, public policy and hazard mitigation that resulted directly from the Loma Prieta earthquake. (EurekAlert!)
Exploding Volcanoes Compared With Jet Engines Apr 9, 2009
Researchers hope this new information can improve hazard mitigation and inform pilots and the aviation industry. "The more quantitative we can get about how the sound is produced the more information we can provide to the VAAC," said Matoza. (Science Daily)
Vildack Announces First Wave of USDA Economic Stimulus Funding (3) Apr 5, 2009
The stimulus funding will be used for hazardous fuels reduction, forest health protection, rehabilitation and hazard mitigation activities on federal, state and private lands. Over 1,500 jobs will be created through shovel ready projects that will be released this week for urban youth and individuals involved in urban forestry, restoration projects fire prevention, roads, bridges, buildings and recreation facilities. (Agri-View, WI)
Disaster recovery plan to bring more than $2M to Cedar Valley Mar 17, 2009
3 million of HUD funds for housing activities which may include homeowner and rental repair and rehabilitation, new housing construction, homebuyer assistance, interim mortgage assistance, buyouts and hazard mitigation. By law, Iowa must devote at least $13. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
What disaster? Mar 7, 2009
All tribes and counties within the state might also get some money on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. In the Pacific Northwest where winter is not exactly unknown. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Col. Junction needs grants to relocate water treatment plant Feb 27, 2009
2 million hazard mitigation request to the federal Economic Development Administration and a 356,000 application to the Community Development Block Grant program during its regular meeting Wednesday. Last month the Council received a report from the city s engineering consultant that identified several potential sites for the plant, which was inundated by floodwaters from the Iowa River last summer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Post-disaster redevelopment plan evolves Feb 24, 2009
It also emphasizes seizing opportunities for hazard mitigation and community improvement ... For more information about this project and to submit electronic comment, go to or call the Hazard Mitigation Section, Planning & at (813) 272-5600. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
County OK's 'Piggybacking' on Contract Feb 22, 2009
In other business Monday, the commissioners agreed to incorporate the village of Pinehurst into the county's hazard mitigation plan ... The county's current Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will expire in November 2010. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Commissioners receive timber funds Feb 20, 2009
The county hazard mitigation plan was approved. Jeff Hubbard, human resource director, reported that he has received three applications for the veterans officer position which will be vacant upon the resignation of Mike Fink on July 31 of this year. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Sylvan Pass reopens Feb 20, 2009
Park employees utilized the howitzer at the summit of the pass to conduct avalanche hazard mitigation operations and then groomed the East Entrance Road before the reopening. Sylvan Pass is now open to all over-snow travel. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
How stimulus plan could affect you Feb 16, 2009
edsharpsburg at 09:36 AM on February 15, 2009More pork -- $16 billion to pay for student financial aid -- $1 billion to pay for the U.S. Census -- $600 million to pay for a fuel-efficient federal auto fleet -- $650 million for the Digital Converter Box Program to help the constantly delayed transition from analog television -- $485 million to the Forest Service for "hazardous fuels reduction and hazard mitigation activities in areas at high risk of catastrophic wildfire" -- Up to $1 billion for... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Morton tests warning sirens, approves radio purchase Feb 12, 2009
The funding for the project came from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of 32,745. The city matched 5 percent of the finances to completely fund the project, which cost a total of 34,576. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Agencies plan for ‘what-ifs' of natural, manmade disasters Feb 12, 2009
A hazard mitigation plan refers to long-term measures to reduce disaster damages, either natural or man-made, by reducing vulnerability ... A mitigation plan is required as a condition of receiving Pre-Disaster Mitigation or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding ... A hazard mitigation plan helps communities in several other ways. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Money in the drain Feb 9, 2009
A bid award for $115,000 for a multijurisdictional hazard mitigation action plan for the city. purchases for $60,640 for computer equipment and $102,821 for cleaning and alteration of uniforms. (Odessa American, TX)
The Peregrine falcon, is one of several species of raptors used at airports to scare away ducks, geese and other birds that could collide with plane engines. (photos courtesy of flckr.com)"> Feb 8, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Falcons, radar to be used at area airports. Sunday February 08, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
