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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that he will appeal the May 7 denials by the Federal Emergency Management Agency of disaster assistance for Virginians affected by a series of strong tornadoes during April.
The Governor made three separate requests for FEMA's Individual Assistance program: for Pulaski County; for Halifax and Washington counties; and a request to consider April 8-28 as one period so that other localities such as Gloucester and Middlesex counties could be added. All three requests were denied. All three will be appealed.smithmountaineagle.com...
Originally posted by Xcathdra
A quick fact for those who asked about looting -
There are 7, yes 7, confirmed cases of looting since the Tornado struck.
thats it... Of those 7, several have already been caught and charged.
Originally posted by Mercenary2012
reply to post by Xcathdra
I want to set the record straight right here right now. Both St. John's and Freeman health system are top notch hospitals, both had area's they specialize in. Both Hospitals were/are level 2 trauma centers
Good things are coming in threes for St. John’s Regional Medical Center, which has received its third “Top 100” hospital award within the past year.
Debbie Linnes, president of St. John’s, on Wednesday said the medical center has again been named a Top 100 performance-improvement leader by Thomson Healthcare, formerly known as Solucient.
St. John’s was named a Top 100 cardiovascular hospital in November 2006, and a Top 100 performance-improvement leader in March 2007.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by burntheships
If you werent going off on anyone, then you neded to think twice about what you decide to post, and in what manner you post it in.
Secondly, I DID read the article. I know the Govenor made the request. I am telling you the President did not declare the area a federal disaster area, which is required for FEMA assistance.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by Advantage
I dont think there is any type of shortage on food or supplies like water etc. A lot of resteraunts are starting to open back up, and Applebees resteraunt is offering free meals to those affected by the Tornado. Businesses from outside of Joplin have shown up and set up food stations as well, SamsClub has suspended the member requirement and is allowing anyone who needs items to come shop with them.
The response by the City of Joplin has been one of the most organized and efficient that I have ever seen. The typical pissing contests that crop up between agencies etc never materialized that I have seen.
When the people complained about the permit, as Mercenary stated, the city scrapped it. All that is needed is your ID / drivers license to enter the areas now, but checking of those ID's will be stepped up inside the affected areas.
The military has setup at the armory in Joplin, and supply points are established as well. Currently the last city news conference notified people that FEMA has officaly declared the City of Joplin a disaster area, which opens up some fedral funding for those affected.
The City, in conjunction with FEMA, are now working on temporary housing for people who wish to rebuild their houses. They will be set up with a place to stay while their house is under construction.
Im not sure if it will be rebuilt in the same location, or if they choose a different area within the city (having 2 level 2 traum centers right across the street in light of the recent problem is not a good idea). They got around this by being in different counties (32nd street -East-West road is the dividing line between Jasper and Newton counties).
No county in Virginia that was affected by tornadoes last month – the other two were Pulaski and Halifax counties -- received aid. However, in Tennessee, the nearby counties of Greene and Washington County, Tenn., received FEMA assistance May 2 for damage caused by the same storm system that blew through the Mountain Empire.
The tornadoes are the biggest disaster to hit the region since U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, took office in January. His response to the denial: “I am greatly disappointed by the Obama administration’s decision to deny the federal disaster declaration for Washington and Pulaski counties,” the news release states. “Apparently, we can spend all sorts of money on many frivolous federal programs, but not for those who are truly in need of disaster relief. I urge the governor to appeal this decision so that the people affected by these devastating storms in Southwest Virginia get the support they need to begin rebuilding.” www2.tricities.com...