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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 Center Opens for Four Days in West Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be open Monday through Thursday in West Baton Rouge Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured da...

SBA Disaster Loan Application is Win-Win Situation—Apply Before Win-Window Closes

Clinton, MS - October 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Disaster recovery officials are concerned that many homeowners and renters with Hurricane Isaac losses could miss out on valuable grants and low-interest loans by not returning completed applications ...

FEMA Mitigation Advisers to Offer Rebuilding Tips in Terrebonne Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors from Terrebonne Parish who are rebuilding after Hurricane Isaac can receive a free consultation with hazard mitigation advisers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The f...

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Iberville Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A second State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday in Iberville Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or ...

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in West Feliciana Parish

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open through Friday in West Feliciana Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their h...

FEMA Advisers Offer Home Repair Tips at Local Stores

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available at home improvement centers in several parishes to offer free consultations to survivors...

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in St Mary and Iberville Parishes

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in St. Mary and Iberville parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as ...

Renters May Be Eligible For Disaster Assistance

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Louisiana renters who lost their homes or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac may be eligible for disaster-related assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an...

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Orleans and Plaquemines Parishes

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in Orleans and Plaquemines parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal proper...

FEMA Inspectors Are Assessing Mississippi Homes for Damages

CLINTON, MA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency inspectors are currently visiting the primary residences of disaster applicants in Mississippi to assess damages related to Hurricane Isaac.

THREE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN TODAY

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three additional State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Tuesday inWashington and St. James parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their ho...

HURRICANE SURVIVORS HAVE CHOICES WITH RECOVERY GRANTS

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “What can I purchase with disaster assistance money?” That question is being asked by many Louisiana Hurricane Isaac survivors who have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management...

FEMA MITIGATION ADVISERS TO OFFER REBUILDING TIPS IN ST. JOHN PARISH

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors from St. John Parish who are rebuilding after Hurricane Isaac can receive a free consultation with hazard mitigation advisers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The ...

It’s OK To Clean Up Flooded Homes And Businesses

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As flood waters recede in some areas of Louisiana, homeowners, renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Isaac are reminded that it isn’t necessary to wait for an inspector before clea...

Be Safe: Use Care When Returning To Flooded Areas

ATLANTA - September 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Use caution when returning to flood-damaged homes or businesses. Structural damage can make a building unsafe; electricity and gas can pose a threat, and snakes, insects and other animals take up reside...

ADDITIONAL DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN JEFFERSON AND ST. TAMMANY PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Additional State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Wednesday in Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their hom...

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved supplemental funding for debris removal from private property in especially hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.

Register For Federal Disaster Assistance Even If You Have Insurance

ATLANTA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hurricane Isaac survivors in Mississippi who had property losses in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson or Pearl River counties should register for federal disaster assistance even if they have insurance.

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 pr...

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...

Business Real Estate Press Releases

RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

The results of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2025 Board of Directors election have been announced for five open seats, director appointments and the board’s Executive

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Invests More Than $2 Million to Modernize Rental Homes for...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the recent closing of three Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transactions to help finance energy efficiency