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Press Release Archives: Current | 2009 | 2008

December 2008

  • December 29, 2008...Fireworks Caution Urged as New Year’s Eve Approaches (view)
  • December 22, 2008...Unsafe Use of Generators Can Result in Carbon Monoxide Death
    (view)
  • December 21, 2008...Check on Neighbors During Extreme Cold (view)
  • December 17, 2008...IDHS Awards Outstanding Performance (view)
  • December 16, 2008...Clock Ticking on FEMA Public Assistance Pilot Program (view)
  • December 15, 2008...IDHS Provides Winter Weather Tips (view)
  • December 10, 2008...Decoration Fires Common During The Holiday Season (view)
  • December 8, 2008...Winter is Peak Time for Home Candle Fires (view)
  • December 3, 2008...Seasonal Dangers of Home Heating (view)

November 2008

  • November 24, 2008...Indiana Homeland Security Foundation Awards $32,000 to Local First Responders (view)
  • November 21, 2008...Indiana Residents Have Until November 24th to Register for Disaster Assistance (view)
  • November 20, 2008...Hoosiers Should Buy - and Understand - Flood Insurance (view)
  • November 17, 2008...Indiana Residents: One week remains to register for assistance
    (view)
  • November 11, 2008...IDHS Investigating Suspected Arson (view)
  • November 7, 2008...Two additional counties approved for federal public assistance
    (view)
  • November 6, 2008...10 more counties approved for individual federal disaster assistance
    (view)
  • November 3, 2008...Governor requests federal individual assistance for 10 more Indiana counties (view)

October 2008

  • October 31, 2008...Governor requests federal public assistance for two additional counties
    (view)

  • October 31, 2008...Indiana Residents Have Until November 24th to Register for Disaster Assistance (view)

  • October 29, 2008...IDHS Presents $39,000 to Clay Fire Territory (view)

  • October 28, 2008...IDHS Presents $200,000 to Michigan City Fire Department (view)

  • October 27, 2008...Emergency Responders Honored at Annual Conference (view)

  • October 23, 2008...IDHS Presents $33,333 to Grant County Fire Instructors Association
    (view)

  • October 23, 2008...IDHS Presents $100,000 to Huntington County Emergency Management Agency (view)

  • October 23, 2008...IDHS Presents $100,000 to Southwest Allen County Fire District
    (view)

  • October 23, 2008...IDHS Presents $33,333 to Winchester Fire Department (view)

  • October 21, 2008...Lt. Gov. Skillman, IDHS Present $200,000 to Bedford Fire Department
    (view)

  • October 21, 2008...IDHS Presents $102,295 to Greencastle Fire Department (view)

  • October 21, 2008...IDHS Presents $100,000 to Lafayette City Fire Department (view)

  • October 20, 2008...Web Communication Tool Enhances Emergency Communication Between IDHS and Local Emergency Managers (view)

  • October 14, 2008...IDHS Presents $100,000 to Georgetown Township Fire Protection District (view)

  • October 14, 2008...IDHS Presents $33,333 to Henry County Emergency Management Agency (view)

  • October 14, 2008...IDHS Presents $100,000 to Versailles Fire and Rescue (view)

  • October 3, 2008...State Agency Urges Hoosiers to “Prevent Home Fires” (view)

  • October 1, 2008...Volunteers Needed to Train First Responders Participating in Pandemic Influenza Exercise (view)

     

September 2008

  • September 29, 2008...Home Escape Planning and Practice - Letter to the Editor (view)

  • September 25, 2008...Additional Disaster Assistance Centers Added in Porter, LaPorte Counties (view)

  • September 24, 2008...State Disaster Assistance Centers to Open Thursday (view)

  • September 23, 2008...Hoosiers Reminded to Report Damage (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Food Donations Sought to Help Residents Who Remain Without Power (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Storm Damage Hotline Open (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 8:30 p.m. (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 4:00 p.m. (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Hoosiers Reminded of Fire Safety During Power Outages (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 11:00 a.m. (view)

  • September 19, 2008...Hoosiers May Report Storm Damage Online (view)

  • September 18, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 12:20 p.m. (view)

  • September 18, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 8:40 a.m. (view)

  • September 17, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - Update - 8:52 p.m. (view)

  • September 17, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - Update - 2:00 p.m. (view)

  • September 17, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - Update - 8:20 a.m. (view)

  • September 17, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 8:00 a.m. (view)

  • September 16, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - Current Situation - 8:00 p.m.
    (view)

  • September 16, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 4:48 p.m. (view)

  • September 16, 2008...Unsafe Use of Generators Can Result in Carbon Monoxide Death
    (view)
  • September 16, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 9:00 a.m. (view)
  • September 15, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 9:00 p.m. (view)

  • September 15, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 9:00 a.m. (view)

  • September 14, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 9:45 p.m. (view)

  • September 14, 2008...Emergency Operations Center - 4:30 p.m. (view)
  • September 12, 2008...State Agencies Urge Hoosiers to Practice Caution While Traveling Through Floodwaters (view)
  • September 2, 2008...September is National Preparedness Month (view)

July 2008

  • July 17, 2008...Governor Announces More Than $20 Million To Enhance Public Safety
    Communications (view)
  • July 14, 2008...Tenants Required to Sign-Off on Working Smoke Detectors (view)

June 2008

  • June 25, 2008...Be Aware of State Fireworks Laws (view)
  • June 12, 2008...Severe Weather Update - 10:30 AM (view)
  • June 11, 2008...Severe Weather Update - 3:30 PM (view)
  • June 11, 2008...Severe Weather Update - 11:00 AM (view)
  • June 10, 2008...Severe Weather Update - 8:30 PM (view)
  • June 10, 2008...Severe Weather Update - 11:30 AM (view)
  • June 4, 2008...Severe Weather Response (view)
  • June 2, 2008...Hoosiers Urged to Report Damage (view)

May 2008

  • May 8, 2008...SBA Low Interest Loans Available (view)
  • May 5, 2008...Building Safety Week (view)

April 2008

  • April 28, 2008...Governor’s appeal granted by FEMA; Northern Indiana governments to receive aid (view)
  • April 22, 2008...IDHS appeals FEMA denial for Northern Indiana public assistance (view)
  • April 18, 2008...Earthquake felt in Indiana (view)
  • April 14, 2008...IDHS Announces New Leadership Positions (view)

March 2008

  • March 29, 2008...IDHS Seeks Damage Information from Victims of Mid-March and Later Flooding (view)
  • March 24, 2008...After a Flood: Cooperation, Patience Safety Keys (view)
  • March 17, 2008....FEMA - Only Two Weeks Left to Apply (view)
  • March 17, 2008....Wainscott New IDHS Executive Director (view)

February 2008

  • February 24, 2008...Residents of 3 Southwest Indiana Counties Asked to Report Flood Damage to the State (view)
  • February 21, 2008...12 More Counties Added to Northern Indiana Disaster Declaration (view)
  • February 21, 2008...Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-8 (view)
  • February 21, 2008...IDHS & FEMA Warn - Watch Out For Scam Artists (view)
  • February 20, 2008...IDHS Names Jasper as Fire Training Center (view)
  • February 19, 2008...Don't Forget to Fill Out Your SBA Application (view)
  • February 19, 2008...Round Two for Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Elkhart and Fulton Counties (view)
  • February 19, 2008...SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters Get Back in Business (view)
  • February 13, 2008....New IDHS Plan Provides Counties Opportunity for Increased Funding (view)
  • February 10, 2008....Flood Victims in Disaster Counties Need to Register with FEMA (view)
  • February 10, 2008....Flood Victims in Disaster Counties Need to Register with FEMA - Spanish (view)
  • February 7, 2008...New Floods: Victims Need to Report Damage -- Again (view)
  • February 1, 2008...IDHS Hires New Assistant State Fire Marshal (view)

January 2008

  • January 22, 2008...FEMA Regional Advisory Council to Meet in Indianapolis (view)
  • January 21, 2008...Northwest Indiana Residents Asked to Report Damage, Other Financial Losses (view)
  • January 18, 2008...State Emergency Response Official Urges Caution with Alternative Heating Sources (view)
  • January 11, 2008...After a Flood: Cooperation, Patience Safety Keys (view)
  • January 11, 2008...Unsafe Generator Use Can Result in Carbon Monoxide Death (view)
  • January 9, 2008...SBA to Provide Low-Interest Loan Assistance to Northern Indiana
    (view)
  • January 8, 2008...FEMA Denies Disaster Declaration Appeal; Governor Requests SBA Assistance (view)

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