New Hampshire storms

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Friday, September 5, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                                (603) 361-4459 (cell)

President Grants Gov. Lynch's Request
For a Disaster Declaration

Request for Public Assistance Granted for Flood Damage Caused Last Month

CONCORD - President Bush today granted Gov. John Lynch's request for a major disaster declaration for damage caused by flooding due to severe storms last month.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                CONTACT: LAENA FALLON

9/5/08                                                                          202-224-3324

                                                                                    BARBARA RILEY

603-430-9560

GREGG, SUNUNU PLEASED WITH MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

FOR BELKNAP, COOS, AND GRAFTON COUNTIES

Ruling triggers public assistance for communities

affected by severe storms in July, August

MANCHESTER, NH – United States Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today (9/5) were pleased with the Administration’s announcement of a major disaster declaration for Belknap, Grafton, and Coos Counties. The action triggers public assistance to help communities rebuild following flash flooding, flooding, and high winds during July and August storms.

Friday, August 22, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Radice (202) 225-5456

Shea-Porter Continues to Stand Up for Storm Victims, Urges President to Provide Individual Relief Assistance

Congresswoman Requests Disaster Relief for Belknap, Coos, and Grafton Counties

New Hampshire—Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter sent a letter to President Bush today urging him to provide individual assistance to the victims of the recent weather disaster and asking him to also include Belknap, Coos, and Grafton Counties in the Disaster Declaration.  Earlier this week, President Bush amended the FEMA Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire and included Strafford and Merrimack Counties.  Although FEMA provides both public and individual assistance, the Declaration currently provides no individual assistance.  

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Thursday, August 21, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                                (603) 361-4459 (cell)

Gov. Lynch Requests Disaster Declaration For Belknap, Coos and Grafton Counties

New Declaration Would Cover Damage from
Storms that Occurred July 24-Aug. 14

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today asked President Bush to declare that New Hampshire suffered a major disaster as a result of severe weather and flooding.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                CONTACT: BARBARA RILEY

8/20/08                                                                        202-224-2841

                                                                                    LIZ CHAMBERLAIN

                                                                                    603-430-9560

SUNUNU APPLAUDS INCLUSION OF STRAFFORD AND MERRIMACK COUNTIES IN PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION

MANCHESTER, NH – United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today applauded the decision by President Bush to approve Strafford and Merrimack Counties for public assistance in the amended disaster declaration following the July 24th tornado and heavy storms.

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Wednesday, August 20, 2008                                      (603) 271-2121
                                                                (603) 361-4459 (cell)

President Grants Gov. Lynch's Request To Include Merrimack, Strafford Counties in Disaster Declaration

CONCORD - President Bush today granted Gov. John Lynch's request that Merrimack and Strafford counties be included in the major disaster declaration for damage caused by the recent tornado.

For Immediate Release

Friday, August 01, 2008

MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Radice (Shea-Porter) 202-225-5456

Mark Bergman (Hodes) 202-226-2165

Representatives Shea-Porter and Hodes Request Disaster Relief for Storm Impacted Areas

Washington, DC—Today, Representatives Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes announced that they sent letters to FEMA administrator David Paulison and Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer urging Federal funding for New Hampshire areas affected by the July 24th storm and tornado.  The full text of the letters is below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                  CONTACT: RILEY/CHAMBERLAIN

7/29/08                                                          (Sununu) 202-224-2841

                                                                         WUEBKER/FALLON

                                                                         (Gregg) 202-224-3324

GREGG, SUNUNU SUPPORT GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR

DISASTER DECLARATION IN FIVE NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES

Senators seek immediate approval from FEMA

following July 24 tornado, severe winds, and heavy rain

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today (7/29) urged President Bush to immediately approve a major disaster declaration for five New Hampshire counties in the aftermath of the July 24 tornado, severe winds, and heavy rain that caused one fatality and damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.

Media Advisory                                  CONTACT: Katja Fox
July 28, 2008                                           (603) 271-2121
                                                        (603) 387-3612

Gov. Lynch Asks President Bush for Major Disaster Declaration

CONCORD - With the Federal Emergency Management Agency continuing its preliminary damage assessments, Gov. John Lynch today requested President Bush to declare that New Hampshire suffered a major disaster during the tornado and severe weather last Thursday.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                            CONTACT: BARBARA RILEY

7/25/08                                                                                    202-224-2841

                                                                                                LIZ CHAMBERLAIN

                                                                                                603-430-9560

SUNUNU TOURS STORM-DAMAGED AREAS IN

EPSOM, ALTON WITH FEMA NEW ENGLAND ADMINISTRATOR ART CLEAVES

ALTON, NH – Following a tour of storm-damaged areas of Epsom and Alton with  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) New England Administrator Art Cleaves, United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today (7/25) underscored a continued commitment to helping New Hampshire residents impacted by severe storms that hit New Hampshire Thursday afternoon.