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Civil Air Patrol Pilot Honored

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:39 +0000

A Civil Air Patrol pilot from Utica was recently honored for his efforts in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy.

Utica-Rome Pilots Of New York Wing Helping FEMA

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:52:43 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - Three area pilots have been busy training Civil Air Patrol crews who are flying photo missions for FEMA in areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

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FEMA Wants You To Be A Force Of Nature

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:35:50 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - It's Weather Preparedness Week and FEMA is urging every New Yorker to "Be a Force of Nature."

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FEMA Deadline Nears for Storm Aid

Branden Block — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:09:04 +0000

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee have only a few days left to register with FEMA. Thursday, December 15, 2011 is the registration deadline for those applying for federal aid.

December 15 is also the deadline to complete and return an SBA low-interest

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FEMA Extends Registration Deadline Again

WIBX — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:19:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida and Herkimer County residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene have only 30 days left to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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FEMA Closing DRC In Whitesboro As Registration Deadline Nears

WIBX — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:38:52 +0000

Whitesboro, NY (WIBX) - FEMA is announcing the upcoming closure of its Whitesboro Disaster Recovery Center on Oriskany Boulevard.

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FEMA Aid Deadline Approaches For Herkimer County

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:15:23 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - With less than two weeks left until the deadline, Congressman Richard Hanna is reminding those in Herkimer County still affected by damages caused by Hurricane Irene to apply for help

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FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Center In Whitesboro

WIBX — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:56:04 +0000

Whitesboro, NY (WIBX) - FEMA is opening another Disaster Recovery Center in Whitesboro on Wednesday.

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Individuals In Oneida County Eligible For Disaster Aid

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:21:22 +0000

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - Individuals in Oneida County affected by Tropical Storm Lee are now eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA.

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Hanna, Owens Urge President For Disaster Aid

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:07:26 +0000

Oneida County, NY (WIBX) - Following aftermath from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, U.S. Representatives Richard Hanna and Bill Owens are lobbying President Obama to declare Oneida County a Major Disaster

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Herkimer County Now Eligible For FEMA Aid

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:38:33 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) -State Senator Jim Seward is reminding residents and businesses to apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the recent flooding caused by Hurricane Irene.

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FEMA Opens Hotline for Disaster Aid

Branden Block — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:54:19 +0000

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - FEMA has opened a disaster hotline to help homeowners, renters and business owners that experienced losses during the storm and flooding caused by Hurricane Irene.

To register with FEMA you can call their Helpdesk at 800-621-3362 or go online to register at www.disasterassista

FEMA Provides Toll Free Number For Those Affected By Storm

WIBX — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:55:33 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr., says residents affected by the recent storm can now call FEMA directly for assistance.

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Hurricane Irene Clean-Up Begins, Despite FEMA Funding Concerns [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:51:34 +0000

Hurricane Irene may end up being one of the 10 costliest catastrophes in U.S. history. Industry experts currently put the storm’s damage at $7 billion to $10 billion; however, much of that destruction may not be covered by insurance because it was caused by flooding and not winds. Flooding is often excluded from standard insurance policies.

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Senators Urge Federal Government To Reverse Earlier Decision and Grant Individual Assistance To Upstate New York Homeowners Affected By April Storms

mary.klievoneit — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:57:42 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - United States Senators Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are urging the Federal Government to grant individual disaster assistance to Upstate New York homeowners affected by April storms.

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State, Federal Officials Tour Oneida County Flood Damage [VIDEO]

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:25:31 +0000

Oneida County, NY (WIBX) - Is federal disaster aid on its way to Oneida County? It could be, if the county and New York State meet the minimum threshold for damage.

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Roefaro Writes FEMA Regarding Recent Flooding

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:32:08 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In the wake of last week's flooding, Utica Mayor David Roefaro has announced plans to overhaul the way the city deals with flooding issues.

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