Friday, July 9, 2010
Scenes from the Tennessee flood - FEMA assistance
Homeowners rebuilding after the spring floods can receive valuable information from hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at Lowe’s stores in Nashville and Smyrna, beginning Monday, July 12, 2010.
The specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips and techniques. Topics will include mold and mildew cleanup and prevention, flood insurance, flood- and wind-resistant building methods, wind straps and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications on these topics will also be available.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following Lowe’s locations July 12 through July 19:
• 7665 Highway 70 S., Nashville, TN 37221
• 410 Genie Lane, Smyrna, TN 37167
Specialists will be in the stores:
• 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2010
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, July 13 through July 18, 2010
• 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 19, 2010
Mitigation specialists will also be available at the following location July 12 through July 17:
• 7034 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Specialists will be in the store from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There is no cost to talk with the specialists.
Participation in Special Events
FEMA mitigation specialists will also participate in the following special events in Tennessee during July:
• Soul Food Festival, Riverfront Park, First Avenue North and Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 14, 2010
• Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 16 through July 17, 2010
• Tony Formosa Racing, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 17, 2010
• DeKalb County Fair, 300 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, TN 37012, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 19 through July 24, 2010
Follow the recovery in Tennessee online at http://twitter.com/tema, http://twitter.com/fema, http://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo , www.youtube.com/fema and http://www.flickr.com/photos/t_e_m_a .
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The specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips and techniques. Topics will include mold and mildew cleanup and prevention, flood insurance, flood- and wind-resistant building methods, wind straps and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications on these topics will also be available.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following Lowe’s locations July 12 through July 19:
• 7665 Highway 70 S., Nashville, TN 37221
• 410 Genie Lane, Smyrna, TN 37167
Specialists will be in the stores:
• 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2010
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, July 13 through July 18, 2010
• 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 19, 2010
Mitigation specialists will also be available at the following location July 12 through July 17:
• 7034 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Specialists will be in the store from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There is no cost to talk with the specialists.
Participation in Special Events
FEMA mitigation specialists will also participate in the following special events in Tennessee during July:
• Soul Food Festival, Riverfront Park, First Avenue North and Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 14, 2010
• Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 16 through July 17, 2010
• Tony Formosa Racing, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 17, 2010
• DeKalb County Fair, 300 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, TN 37012, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 19 through July 24, 2010
Follow the recovery in Tennessee online at http://twitter.com/tema, http://twitter.com/fema, http://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo , www.youtube.com/fema and http://www.flickr.com/photos/t_e_m_a .
The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA and TEMA do not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.
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Board discusses financing, bond issue for renovation projects
A citizens group is close to having enough signatures to petition the Decorah School Board for a bond issue.
At a special meeting Tuesday morning, Superintendent Mike Haluska explained the bond issue, estimated at approximately $10.4 million, could go before District voters as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Haluska said although the amount of work the District will be able to afford to have done at Decorah High School and John Cline School depends on how the bids come in, he said the projected cost is between $16 and $19 million.
The project would likely include a remodel of the high school to address the aging heating, venting and cooling system, installed when the building was originally constructed in 1954.
Other modifications would include an increase in natural lighting to the art room, and adding increased security to the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) room, which is frequently utilized by the public.
The school's lunch room would also be expanded to add another serving line and accommodate more students. A new gymnasium would be built and the old one could be utilized as a staging area while the rest of the building's classes were being remodeled.
Haluska added the exact specifications of the high school project will also depend on whether or not the District receives Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding.
"If FEMA dollars are available, we will build a new safe room to FEMA specs. If we don't have the FEMA money, we will still reinforce the walls, so we have a safe place (during a disaster), but we wouldn't have the same degree of ventilation or a generator," said Haluska.
Haluska said with regard to John Cline School, "At the very least, John Cline will be climate controlled."
The breakdown
Haluska explained in addition to the bond referendum, the District's Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) and statewide penny proceeds will cover the rest of the $19.5 million the District will deposit in its construction account.
Of the $10.4 million, $10, 280,355 will go toward construction, with $124,645 for the underwriter's discount and the cost of issuance. Of the $5,705,000 the District will receive via PPEL through 2024, $4.2 million will be deposited into the construction account, $1.4 million will be used to pay off the 2004 debt for middle school construction, and another $89,000 will go to the underwriter's discount and cost of issuance. Haluska said the $5 million the District will use from statewide penny proceeds is only half of the District's projected revenues through 2028.
At a special meeting Tuesday morning, Superintendent Mike Haluska explained the bond issue, estimated at approximately $10.4 million, could go before District voters as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Haluska said although the amount of work the District will be able to afford to have done at Decorah High School and John Cline School depends on how the bids come in, he said the projected cost is between $16 and $19 million.
The project would likely include a remodel of the high school to address the aging heating, venting and cooling system, installed when the building was originally constructed in 1954.
Other modifications would include an increase in natural lighting to the art room, and adding increased security to the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) room, which is frequently utilized by the public.
The school's lunch room would also be expanded to add another serving line and accommodate more students. A new gymnasium would be built and the old one could be utilized as a staging area while the rest of the building's classes were being remodeled.
Haluska added the exact specifications of the high school project will also depend on whether or not the District receives Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding.
"If FEMA dollars are available, we will build a new safe room to FEMA specs. If we don't have the FEMA money, we will still reinforce the walls, so we have a safe place (during a disaster), but we wouldn't have the same degree of ventilation or a generator," said Haluska.
Haluska said with regard to John Cline School, "At the very least, John Cline will be climate controlled."
The breakdown
Haluska explained in addition to the bond referendum, the District's Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) and statewide penny proceeds will cover the rest of the $19.5 million the District will deposit in its construction account.
Of the $10.4 million, $10, 280,355 will go toward construction, with $124,645 for the underwriter's discount and the cost of issuance. Of the $5,705,000 the District will receive via PPEL through 2024, $4.2 million will be deposited into the construction account, $1.4 million will be used to pay off the 2004 debt for middle school construction, and another $89,000 will go to the underwriter's discount and cost of issuance. Haluska said the $5 million the District will use from statewide penny proceeds is only half of the District's projected revenues through 2028.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
FEMA says no to Streator
The Federal Emergency Management Agency deemed the state of Illinois has the necessary local resources for continued tornado relief efforts.
What does that mean for Streator? No federal grant money.
Mark Peterson, a FEMA spokesman, told The Times Wednesday the state's request for federal aid was denied June 29, despite Streator city manager Paul Nicholson's report no word had been sent to Streator.
"The city works through the county and the county works through the state," Peterson explained. "We denied Gov. (Pat) Quinn's request but that essentially is a denial to the city of Streator's."
As a result, Streator will not receive federal grants; however, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest, long-term loans to those affected. Essentially, the city will have to pay for its own cleanup efforts.
"If FEMA were to accept the request, there would be more funds available through grants and the SBA loan program," said Patty Thompson, Illinois Emergency Management Agency communications manager. "The loan program through the SBA will still help many people."
Thompson also confirmed there is nothing more on the horizon as far as federal assistance.
"All options have been explored," she said. "We pursued them all and FEMA didn't work out."
What does that mean for Streator? No federal grant money.
Mark Peterson, a FEMA spokesman, told The Times Wednesday the state's request for federal aid was denied June 29, despite Streator city manager Paul Nicholson's report no word had been sent to Streator.
"The city works through the county and the county works through the state," Peterson explained. "We denied Gov. (Pat) Quinn's request but that essentially is a denial to the city of Streator's."
As a result, Streator will not receive federal grants; however, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest, long-term loans to those affected. Essentially, the city will have to pay for its own cleanup efforts.
"If FEMA were to accept the request, there would be more funds available through grants and the SBA loan program," said Patty Thompson, Illinois Emergency Management Agency communications manager. "The loan program through the SBA will still help many people."
Thompson also confirmed there is nothing more on the horizon as far as federal assistance.
"All options have been explored," she said. "We pursued them all and FEMA didn't work out."
FEMA extends Ike mobile home program 6 months
GALVESTON, Texas — A temporary mobile home program for southeast Texas residents still displaced since 2008's Hurricane Ike has been extended to Jan. 7.
The new deadline was announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Gov. Rick Perry had sought the six-month extension.
The Sept. 13, 2008, hurricane swamped parts of the Galveston area.
FEMA spokesman Raymundo Perez on Tuesday said 102 families in Galveston County are still living in mobile homes provided by the agency.
More than 3,700 FEMA-provided mobile homes were in use immediately following Ike. Overall, 149 mobile homes are still occupied by displaced Ike residents in Texas.
The new deadline was announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Gov. Rick Perry had sought the six-month extension.
The Sept. 13, 2008, hurricane swamped parts of the Galveston area.
FEMA spokesman Raymundo Perez on Tuesday said 102 families in Galveston County are still living in mobile homes provided by the agency.
More than 3,700 FEMA-provided mobile homes were in use immediately following Ike. Overall, 149 mobile homes are still occupied by displaced Ike residents in Texas.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Industrial Apocalypse Soon, Says Writer
We Are on Our Own
To those with ears to hear…
Finest government money can buy, and the EPA is on the payroll!
Look where their funding comes from… all the industries they rule on!
Refusal to take action on the gulf oil spill shows how useless all our government agencies are.
The SWAT teams, Wakenhut security, and armed denial of access to the affected areas?
Martial law 100 miles inland from our national borders…
After refusing any and all ideas of what should be done, is it any wonder people are skeptical?
Thousands of fishing boats could make a difference, but this is not allowed.
Thousands of people could help in these efforts, but they are not allowed.
Instead of addressing the issue, we now have official plans to evacuate!
It will start small, BUT, all in all, there are some 20 to 40 million people involved.
The migration of the great dust bowl all at once and multiplied by ten…
Think of a forbidden zone that is too dangerous to go into.
Think of the fact that after the oil rains, nothing of any kind will grow there, and all wildlife dead…
Those who resist evacuation are to be forcibly removed!
The whole gulf of Mexico becoming a great soup of chemicals, AND the air deadly…
The wind will spread this destruction over the entire south east of our country…again, gotta move!
All gulf coast states are now subject to this, all major cities, and all the people there.
To ruin the rest of the country, all it takes is one die hard hurricane that simply keeps going inland,
Slowly spreading that toxic oil rain that has already fallen in Texas and Louisiana…rumors of the same in Georgia too…
If you think BP is criminal in this, what about our very own government?
They all knew and not only did nothing, but ignore it all…
There were censors on the ocean floor indicating exactly the problems that have escaped…
The readings are a part of the reports to our government agencies!
Now what?
If there is any way you can, leave!
Many of the survivalists and patriots might be willing to accept people and even help them get out.
Lots of people are setting up to survive, but everyone will be required to work.
Bring essential survival types of things, tools, dried food, water purification devices, and arms.
Most of these communities will be under someone in command.
Be ready to take orders and designated responsibilities.
Everyone needs to be proficient in firearms for hunting and defense.
No one has said anything about how these 20 – 40 million people are going to be taken care of.
According to just the shear number, it doesn’t look like any agency, state, or the fed is capable.
This leaves the alternative of using FEMA camps.
You know, all those concentration camps all over our country that don’t exist…?
Several thousand U.N. vehicles have been spread out over the south east United States…wonder what they are for?
None of this is going to be good.
It is recommended that everyone, no matter what you are doing, start getting ready to be on your own.
Take care of your family first, doesn’t matter if you work for the government or are in military service.
Water, food, and arms are the big three. Do not get caught in traffic on any road.
Do not trust anyone, they might be after what you have, you, or your family…
There will be thousands who will starve to death, die from lack of water, and many will disappear into the FEMA camps.
Out of this, a lot of people who survive, will be coming to visit.
Hungry people are the most dangerous on the planet…the reason to be armed.
After that comes the takers. Small groups that systematically raid survival groups, taking what they want.
Another reason to be armed and have several people to help.
In about two to three years, things should calm down, and most will be able to look into the long range tasks of surviving.
This is what we have to look forward to, at the beginning now, and after the dust settles.
Are you ready?
To those with ears to hear…
Finest government money can buy, and the EPA is on the payroll!
Look where their funding comes from… all the industries they rule on!
Refusal to take action on the gulf oil spill shows how useless all our government agencies are.
The SWAT teams, Wakenhut security, and armed denial of access to the affected areas?
Martial law 100 miles inland from our national borders…
After refusing any and all ideas of what should be done, is it any wonder people are skeptical?
Thousands of fishing boats could make a difference, but this is not allowed.
Thousands of people could help in these efforts, but they are not allowed.
Instead of addressing the issue, we now have official plans to evacuate!
It will start small, BUT, all in all, there are some 20 to 40 million people involved.
The migration of the great dust bowl all at once and multiplied by ten…
Think of a forbidden zone that is too dangerous to go into.
Think of the fact that after the oil rains, nothing of any kind will grow there, and all wildlife dead…
Those who resist evacuation are to be forcibly removed!
The whole gulf of Mexico becoming a great soup of chemicals, AND the air deadly…
The wind will spread this destruction over the entire south east of our country…again, gotta move!
All gulf coast states are now subject to this, all major cities, and all the people there.
To ruin the rest of the country, all it takes is one die hard hurricane that simply keeps going inland,
Slowly spreading that toxic oil rain that has already fallen in Texas and Louisiana…rumors of the same in Georgia too…
If you think BP is criminal in this, what about our very own government?
They all knew and not only did nothing, but ignore it all…
There were censors on the ocean floor indicating exactly the problems that have escaped…
The readings are a part of the reports to our government agencies!
Now what?
If there is any way you can, leave!
Many of the survivalists and patriots might be willing to accept people and even help them get out.
Lots of people are setting up to survive, but everyone will be required to work.
Bring essential survival types of things, tools, dried food, water purification devices, and arms.
Most of these communities will be under someone in command.
Be ready to take orders and designated responsibilities.
Everyone needs to be proficient in firearms for hunting and defense.
No one has said anything about how these 20 – 40 million people are going to be taken care of.
According to just the shear number, it doesn’t look like any agency, state, or the fed is capable.
This leaves the alternative of using FEMA camps.
You know, all those concentration camps all over our country that don’t exist…?
Several thousand U.N. vehicles have been spread out over the south east United States…wonder what they are for?
None of this is going to be good.
It is recommended that everyone, no matter what you are doing, start getting ready to be on your own.
Take care of your family first, doesn’t matter if you work for the government or are in military service.
Water, food, and arms are the big three. Do not get caught in traffic on any road.
Do not trust anyone, they might be after what you have, you, or your family…
There will be thousands who will starve to death, die from lack of water, and many will disappear into the FEMA camps.
Out of this, a lot of people who survive, will be coming to visit.
Hungry people are the most dangerous on the planet…the reason to be armed.
After that comes the takers. Small groups that systematically raid survival groups, taking what they want.
Another reason to be armed and have several people to help.
In about two to three years, things should calm down, and most will be able to look into the long range tasks of surviving.
This is what we have to look forward to, at the beginning now, and after the dust settles.
Are you ready?
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