Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) no topic Update

Assistance is now available to individuals and families in an additional 14 Illinois counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding in April. Those in Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell & Woodford counties can apply for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.

For additional information and other declared Illinois counties, visit: www.fema.gov/disaster/4116

Administrator Fugate talks about the importance of making a safety plan for severe storms and tornadoes. He visited the US National Weather Service Norman Oklahoma office after his visit to damaged areas in Moore, Oklahoma. www.Ready.gov/tornadoes


Severe Weather Warnings & Making a Plan

5/22: We have Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams and several disaster recovery centers in areas damaged by the Oklahoma tornadoes. These teams & staff at disaster recovery centers help survivors register for FEMA assistance.

We strongly encourage those impacted by the Oklahoma tornadoes (in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties) to register for FEMA assistance at http://disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling 800-621-3362.


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Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members speak with survivors of the F5 tornado that struck the town on the evening of Monday, May 20. FEMA Corps members are on the ground helping survivors apply for assistance with FEMA.

Lots of conversation & questions about how to donate & help those impacted by the Oklahoma tornadoes. Our tips for donating & volunteering responsibly:

- Web http://www.fema.gov/howtohelp
- Mobile http://m.fema.gov/get-involved

Update from American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma as of May 22

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American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma
Red Cross volunteers continue to provide relief services in Moore, Shawnee, Carney, and Little Axe. Thank you to our volunteers who are working countless hours to help those affected by these tornadoes.