Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Oklahoma. Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required: Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose[Read More…]
Year: 2013
As Mosquito Season Approaches, Take Preventive Action Without Toxic Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently concluded that 2012 was the deadliest year for West Nile Virus (WNv) in the United States. “A total of 5,674 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 286 deaths, were reported to CDC from 48 states (excluding[Read More…]
ISAF Statement on Media Report of 500 -1,000 Insurgents in Helmand Attacking Check Points, May 21, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013 – “The International Security Assistance Force is not seeing anywhere near the reported 500 – 1,000 insurgents. Our reporting shows there were about 10 groups of 4-5 fighters each doing drive-by shootings against five police checkpoints. Local Afghan security forces called for ANSF reinforcements and none[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 21, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force wounded a senior Taliban leader and arrested one other insurgent during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today. The senior leader is responsible for directing and executing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He and his subordinates facilitate[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, May 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 16, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with a vehicle borne improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the[Read More…]
Resources and Information for Those Affected by Oklahoma Tornadoes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013. Note: You can help people affected by the recent tornadoes through American Red Cross Disaster Relief. If you are in the affected areas, you can also register as “Safe and Well” to let your friends and family know you are okay. President Barack Obama talks on the phone with[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013. The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and tornadoes beginning on May 18, 2013, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013. This evening the President spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today. While information is still coming in, the President made clear that his Administration, through FEMA, stands[Read More…]
Red Cross Helping Tornado Victims Across the Midwest
More severe weather expected today; people urged to get ready now. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013 — The American Red Cross is helping people in the Midwest with shelter, food, relief supplies and emotional comfort after tornadoes over the weekend destroyed homes and left thousands without power. As many as 26 tornadoes[Read More…]
Retiree Voting Record Released for 2nd Session of 112th Congress
“The Most Unproductive Congress in Modern American History” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013. To begin the third week of May, which is Older Americans Month, the Alliance for Retired Americans today released a new report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current[Read More…]
