FEMA Team Deploys to Michigan to Support State’s Vaccine Distribution Program
FEMA Team Deploys to Michigan to Support State's Vaccine Distribution Program CHICAGO – A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team has deployed to Michigan to assist the state’s efforts in expanding COVID-19 vaccination capacity across the state. The DSA team—consisting of ten FEMA staff with expertise in community outreach—will support state health strike teams across the state starting this week. “This FEMA team is prepared to fully support Michigan’s vaccine distribution plan,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “These specialists are an important resource to the state’s overall COVID-19 response, helping to ensure everyone in Michigan
Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties
Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds. Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Staff will be available at the following locations: CREEK COUNTY First Baptist Church of Mannford105 Greenwood AvenueMannford, OK 74044
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires Los Angeles, CA – Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Grocery Company are continuing their support for local communities impacted by wildfires through a new partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and County of Los Angeles. The partnership was developed to provide critical recovery resources for businesses, employees, and residents impacted by the recent wildfires. Resource stations will be set up at Ralphs and
FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs
FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe, Avery, Burke, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state, and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to meet with agricultural officials
Merrill Field Runway Safety Action Team Meeting
An Aviation Safety and Runway Safety Action Team meeting will convene April 12, 2019 to discuss operations on the Merrill Airport (MRI) and surrounding area. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the UAA Aviation Technology Building Conference Room. Expect the meeting to last up to two hours. This year the meeting will include a variety of other safety related issues, topics, and concerns. There will be time given for participants to bring up concerns and/or new ideas to improve our operation within the Merrill Field airport area. Thank you for your help in improving aviation safety. I look