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(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 19, 2009 ) AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,170,709 to the Texas Department of State Health Services for a contract with Baptist Child & Family Services to support medical special needs for individuals following Hurricane Ike at the San Antonio State Hospital.
FEMA, as part of its ongoing mission to the state of Texas, assumed 100 percent of the project costs. The obligated funds are a portion of $602 million in total Public Assistance disaster funds sent to the state since September 2008.
“It has been six months since Ike made landfall. FEMA is still working strong and plans to continue to be a moving force in recovery,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Brad Harris.
“With these Public Assistance funds, FEMA plays a vital role in our state’s recovery from Hurricane Ike damages,” added State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun.
FEMA responds to all eligible requests for assistance through the Public Assistance program. For more Public Assistance information by county, go to www.fema.gov/ike and click on the Disaster Statistics button.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, 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.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency
News Desk
512-465-3706 jessica.hunt@dhs.gov
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