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FEMA: A “Whole Community” Approach to Emergency Management

As the effects of natural and man-made disasters become more rapid, far-reaching, and wide-spread, government at all levels must grapple with the limitations of its capabilities. The simple reality is that in small and medium sized disasters, government can expand its reach and deliver services more efficiently and cost effectively by partnering with...
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Annual U.S. Spring Outlook: Flooding Expected to Worsen

(COURTESY OF FEMA) The National Weather Service (NWS) released their annual spring outlook yesterday to help citizens take the necessary steps to prepare. This year’s outlook predicts spring flooding will worsen beginning as early as this week, affecting almost half the country from the North Central U.S. through the Midwest and the Northeast, causing...
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The National Disaster Recovery Program Database

FEMA Creates A Web-Based Tool To Help Communities Rebuild After A Disaster
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FEMA, NOAA and Partners Encourage U.S. Residents to Prepare for Springtime Flooding

March 14th through 18th Marks 2011 Flood Awareness Week
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Ottumwa Declares Snow Emergency

The City of Ottumwa Snow Emergency Ordinance will go into effect at 9 PM tonight, Thursday, February 24, 2011.
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Closings and Delays: Monday, February 28th

February 28th: (as of 6:00 am) 2 hr. delay: Albia Cardinal (buses will run on hard surfaces only) Davis Co. (buses will run on hard surfaces only) Eddyville/Blakesburg/Fremont Ottumwa (buses will run on hard surfaces only) Van Buren Co. (buses will run on hard surfaces only) 90-min delay: Fairfield
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Closings and Delays

Wednesday, February 9th: Van Buren Co. Schools: 2 hour delay with buses running on hard surfaces only.
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Downtown Snow Removal Begins Sunday Night

City of Ottumwa Public Works Crews will be picking up snow in the central business district starting Sunday, February 6th, weather permitting. Hours of snow removal will be 7 PM to 7 AM, beginning Sunday evening. The areas to be cleaned are: Main Street – McLean to Union Second Street – Jefferson to McLean...
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