Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital Frankfort, KY. – The recent severe storms and flooding that occurred across Kentucky last month is a reminder that extreme weather events can happen at any time. Preparing for this is vital to keeping your family safe. The National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe storms in Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky sees a disproportionately high number of severe weather events each year compared to other parts of the United States so it’s important to understand the difference between a watch vs warning. If the National Weather Service issues a
Three Emergency Management Offices Are Being Repaired with FEMA Funds
Three Emergency Management Offices Are Being Repaired with FEMA Funds FEMA allocated over $1 million for projects in Fajardo, Vieques and Maricao Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO ― Over 45,000 residents of Fajardo, Vieques and Maricao will benefit from the repairs that will take place at their municipal offices for emergency management (OMME, for its Spanish acronym), thanks to an obligation of over $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Emergency management offices are vital to save lives and property in emergency and disaster scenarios. As Joint Recovery Office for the agency, we are aware that responders must have optimal facilities