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2004 News Releases

Miscellaneous
Southwest Virginia Floods
Hurricane Charley
Hurricane Frances
Hurricane Gaston
Hurricane Ivan
Hurricane Jeanne

Miscellaneous

12.08.04: Keck Named VDEM Deputy State Coordinator
For release at will: Virginians Prepare for Winter Power Outages -- Safety Tips: Generators and Alternative Heat Sources
For release at will: Web Site Helps Virginians Prepare for Winter Weather
07.26.04: Assemble a Disaster Supply Kit in Four Easy Steps
07.16.04: North Anna Nuclear Exercise Set for July 20
04.20.04: New Emergency Preparedness Tools for Virginians: Virginia is First State to Adopt StargazerNET ReadyLinks

Southwest Virginia Floods

08.09.04: Only One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
08.02.04: Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
07.16.04: Disaster Recovery at One Month
07.13.04: Disaster Registration Hours Change
07.12.04: FEMA and Virginia Urge Protection from the Next Disaster
07.11.04: Richlands Center Sees 348, Help Still Available
07.09.04: Return SBA Loan Application
07.07.04: Disaster Assistance Reaches More Than $1 Million
07.07.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Close 1 P.M., Saturday
07.02.04: Disaster Recovery Center in Richlands to Close, but Help is Still Available
07.02.04: Disaster Recovery Center Open During Holiday
07.01.04: Toll Free Registration Line Closed Sunday, July 4
06.28.04: Buchanan County Designated for Individual Assistance
06.28.04: Disaster Recovery Assistance Reaches $500,000
06.26.04: Disaster Recovery Center Hours to Change
06.25.04: Disaster Grants are Tax Free
06.24.04: Community Relations Teams Visit Disaster-Damaged Areas
06.22.04: Clean Now to Prevent Mold, Cleanup Recommendations Fact Sheet
06.21.04: More Than $70,000 in Assistance Checks Reach Virginia Disaster Victims
06.20.04: What to Expect When a FEMA Inspector Comes to Your Home
06.19.04: Disaster Recovery Center Open for Russell and Tazewell
06.18.04: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Three Counties as a Result of Recent Storms and Flooding in Southwest Virginia
06.16.04: Governor Warner Announces Federal Approval of Disaster Assistance for Lee, Russell and Tazewell Counties
06.02.04: Governor Warner Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Flash Flooding, Tornado and High Wind Damage
05.25.04: Governor Warner Declares State of Emergency in Two Southwest Virginia Counties as a Result of Flash Flooding: Assessment Underway of Damage to Homes, Businesses

Hurricane Charley

Hurricane Frances

Hurricane Gaston

11.08.04: Building Renovations Save Buffalo Wild Wings Big Bucks, Seminar to Teach Others How
11.08.04: FEMA Announces $10.1 Million in Disaster Aid to Virginia for Gaston
11.05.04: More than $12.2 Million Approved for Gaston Recovery
11.01.04: Tuesday is the Last Day to Register for Disaster Assistance
10.29.04: More than $11.3 Million Approved for Gaston Recovery
10.27.04: FEMA Announces $5.5 Million in Disaster Aid for Gaston
10.26.04: Only One More Week to Apply for Disaster Assistance
10.20.04: Solo Dos Semanas Disponibles para Solicitar Ayuda para el Desastre
10.20.04: Only Two More Weeks Left to Call and Apply for Disaster Assistance
10.13.04: NOAA Radios Warn Public of Approaching Severe Weather
10.08.04: More than $8.7 Million Approved for Gaston Recovery
10.05.04: Less than One Month Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
10.01.04: Centros de Recuperación Federal y Estatal Cerrarán, Pero la Ayuda Continuará
10.01.04: Más de $7 Millones Han Sido Aprobados para la Recuperación de Gastón
10.01.04: FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers to Close, but Help Continues to be Available
09.30.04: More than $7 Million Approved for Gaston Recovery
09.28.04: Cambio de Horario en los Centros de Recuperación de Richmond y del Condado de Henrico
09.28.04: Second Information Booth to Open Near Shockoe Bottom
09.27.04: El Problema de Hongo Puede Ser Persistente para las Victimas de Inundaciones
09.27.04: Mold Can Be a Lingering Problem for Flood Victims
09.24.04: Bastante Ayuda para Todos los Afectados por el Desastre
09.24.04: Ayuda Disponible a los que Perdieron Transportación de la Tormenta Gastón
09.24.04: Enough Disaster Assistance for All
09.23.04: Insured Should Apply for Disaster Assistance
09.22.04: Cerca de 4.9 Millones Fueron Aprobados para la Recuperación de Desastre de Gastón
09.22.04: Nearly $4.9 Million Approved for Gaston Recovery
09.21.04: Malentendidos Pueden Ser Causa para que Algunos no Obtengan Ayuda para el Desastre Ocasionado por Gastón
09.21.04: Misunderstandings May Cause Some to Miss Out on Gaston Disaster Aid
09.20.04: Cierre del Centro de Recuperación en Chesterfield - Asistencia esta Todavía Disponible
09.20.04: Mas Condados de Virginia Designados para Ayuda de Desastre
09.20.04: Individuos y Empresas Afectados por la Depresion Tropical Gaston Podran Ser Elegibles para Ayuda con los Impuestos
09.20.04: Chesterfield Disaster Recovery Center to Close - Help Remains Available
09.20.04: More Virginia Counties Designated for Disaster Assistance
09.17.04: Ayuda para las Victimas del Desastre con Tan Solo una Llamada Telefónica
09.17.04: Disaster Relief Just a Phone Call Away
09.17.04: Help May Be at Hand for Transportation Losses
09.16.04: After Calling to Apply, Return SBA Loan Packet
09.16.04: Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change in Richmond and Henrico County
09.16.04: Desechos Peligrosos en Propiedades Inundadas Requieren Atencion Especial
09.16.04: Se Advierte a Victimas de Desastre Que Tomen Precauciones Contra Fraudes
09.13.04: FEMA and State Hold Briefing on Assistance for Government Agencies and Nonprofits
09.13.04: Aperatura de otro Centro de Recuperación del Desastre
09.13.04: Volunteers Reach Out to Help Clean Up Flood Damage
09.12.04: Third Disaster Recovery Center to Open
09.10.04: Aperatura de Dos Centros de Recuperación del Desastre
09.10.04: More than 1.3 Million Dollars Approved for Virginia Disaster Victims
09.10.04: Hazardous Waste in Flooded Properties Requires Special Attention
09.08.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Thursday in Henrico County
09.08.04: Disaster Victims Warned to Guard Against Fraud
09.06.04: Aid to Government Entities Triggered for Five Virginia Jurisdictions
09.05.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open
09.05.04: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
09.03.04: Governor Warner Announces First Action on Presidential Disaster Declaration
09.01.04: Governor Warner Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Damage Caused by Tropical Depression Gaston
08.31.04: Post-Storm Safety Tips
08.30.04: Declaration of a State of Emergency for Central Virginia Due to Significant Flooding Caused by Tropical Depression Gaston [209kb PDF]
08.30.04: Governor Warner Declares Emergency Due to Severe Weather, Flooding in Central Virginia

Hurricane Ivan

Hurricane Jeanne

12.10.04: Only One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
12.03.04: Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
11.18.04: Telephone Registration Lines Closed on Thanksgiving Day
11.17.04: Less than One Month Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
11.17.04: Almost $1.6 Million Approved for Jeanne Recovery
11.12.04: Almost $1.3 Million Approved for Jeanne Recovery
11.11.04: Con Artists Still Trying to Defraud Jeanne Victims
11.11.04: Disaster Centers to Close in Salem, Covington
11.05.04: Almost $800,000 Approved for Jeanne Recovery
11.05.04: FEMA Telephone Registration Hours Change
11.05.04: It's Time to Take Action Before the Next Storm Hits
11.03.04: Disaster Recovery Center in Salem Now Closed Sundays
11.03.04: SBA Loans Can Help Both Individuals and Businesses with Recovery
11.01.04: Be Sure to Return SBA Loan Packet
10.29.04: Tax Help, Unemployment Assistance Available for Jeanne Victims
10.29.04: Close to Half Million Approved for Jeanne Recovery
10.26.04: Botetourt County Designated for Disaster Assistance
10.26.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Alleghany County
10.25.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Patrick County
10.22.04: Volunteers Reach Out to Help Clean Up Damage from Jeanne
10.22.04: Jeanne Victims Warned to Guard Against Fraud
10.22.04: Register by Phone of Internet for Disaster Assistance
10.21.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in New River Valley
10.20.04: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Roanoke Valley
10.18.04: Governor Warner Accounces First Action on Presidential Disaster Declaration
09.30.04: Post Flood Safety Tips