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On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation

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DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN JEFFERSON AND LAFOURCHE PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Tuesday in Jefferson and Lafourche parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac

LOUISIANA RESIDENTS URGED TO REGISTER FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners, renters and business owners in five Louisiana parishes who sustained property damage as a result of Hurricane Isaac are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as soon as possible.

FEMA HOUSING INSPECTORS IN LOUISIANA NEIGHBORHOODS

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are assisting eligible Hurricane Isaac survivors get connected with potential assistance by visiting neighborhoods and checking for damage.

NEW FLOOD MAPS SHOW CURRENT RISKS IN CALDWELL PARISH, LOUISIANA

DENTON, TX - August 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Caldwell Parish, Louisiana homeowners, business and residential renters, and business owners who do not have flood insurance are encouraged to buy coverage now to get the best possible premiums before new flood insurance rate maps go into effect.

Last FEMA Temporary Housing Unit Leaves Orleans Parish

NEW ORLEANS, LA - February 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This past week marked a significant Hurricane Katrina recovery milestone for Orleans Parish, with the last household within the community living in a Federal Emergency Management Agency THU moving into their rebuilt home on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, and the removal of the remaining respective THU occurring this past Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

FEMA Provides Katrina-Related Funding For New Orleans Public Housing Development

NEW ORLEANS, LA - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to the Housing Authority of New Orleans, aiding in the construction of public housing units at the new Guste II housing development

Additional Millions Provided To Rebuild Orleans’ Nursing Home

NEW ORLEANS, LA - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family, with the help of an additional $2.3 million federal grant, is currently rebuilding so that it can once again service New Orleans' elderly, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA)

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T & I Committee Passes Graves’ Legislation to Improve Disaster Recovery

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a slate of bills today, including a bipartisan disaster relief bill authored by Reps. Garret Graves (LA-6) and Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.). The legislation, H.R. 1311 is designed to help communities recover from disasters and increase disaster program transparency and oversight