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FEMA: Region V News Releases
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FEMA Region V News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates
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FEMA Encourages Midwesterners to Resolve to Be Ready in 2012
CHICAGO, Ill. -- As 2011 draws to a close and Midwesterners get ready to ring in the New Year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office is encouraging everyone to Resolve to be Ready by taking some simple steps to prepare for emergencies.
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Need a Last Minute Gift Idea? Give the Gift of Preparedness
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The holidays are just around the corner and for those still looking for the perfect gift, consider giving the gift of preparedness. Emergency supplies for a disaster supply kit are a great addition to any holiday list, since many of the items are low-cost and easy to find. Best of all, disaster kit supplies can go a long way toward protecting your friends and families for any emergency.
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FEMA Awards $1,667,191 Grant to Winnebago County
CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $1,667,191 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to Winnebago County, Ill., for the acquisition and removal of 12 homes in Edgemere Terrace that have been repeatedly damaged by flooding.
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Lake County Earns CRS 6 Rating: Lower Flood Insurance Premiums for Many Residents
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Lake County National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders will collectively save $211,881 in annual flood insurance premiums now that the community has achieved a higher classification in the NFIP’s Community Rating System (CRS), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V announced today.
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This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Preparedness
CHICAGO, Ill. -- This holiday season, one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones is the gift of disaster preparedness. Giving emergency supplies to help build a disaster supply kit and having an emergency communications plan can go a long way to ensure that your family is prepared for any emergency.
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