New Hampshire storms

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Friday, January 2, 2009                                 (603) 271-2121
                                                               

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

Request for Public Assistance Granted for Damage
Caused by Ice Storm

CONCORD - President Bush today granted Gov. John Lynch's request for a major disaster declaration for the damage and costs the state and communities incurred as a result of the recent ice storm.

For Immediate Release
December 23, 2008

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Congressman Paul Hodes' Statement on New Hampshire Utility Companies' Response to the Severe Ice Storms

Concord, NH---- Congressman Paul Hodes released the following statement on the New Hampshire utility companies' response to the severe ice storms that have left thousands without power:

For Immediate Release:                                  Contact: Colin Manning
Monday, December 15, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                               

Gov. Lynch Requests FEMA Conduct Storm Damage Assessment

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today requested that officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency begin a preliminary damage assessment in order to determine New Hampshire's eligibility for federal disaster relief as a result of the recent ice storm.

Last night's devastating ice storm has forced Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) to declare a state of emergency in New Hampshire.

The storm has left 200,000 residents without power and has closed hundreds of schools across the state. The storm also forced WMUR television station off the air and delayed distributions of The Nashua Telegraph.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                  CONTACT: WUEBKER/FALLON

9/26/08                                                                         202-224-3324

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GREGG AND SUNUNU SUPPORT GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION ON INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

Request to President asks for additional time for State to appeal federal denial of individual assistance for victims of July 24th tornado

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today (9/26) announced their support of the Governor’s request for additional time to appeal the federal denial of individual assistance for New Hampshire residents adversely impacted by the July 24, 2008 tornado. 

For Immediate Release

September 24, 2008

Contact:        Mark Bergman

                202-225-5206

Congressman Hodes Votes for Tax Relief for Disaster Victims

Washington, DC—Congressman Paul Hodes voted this evening to provide tax relief for victims of disasters in federally-designated disaster areas. The bill would affect federally-declared disasters nationwide, declared after January 1, 2008 and before December 31, 2011. H.R. 7006 would provide every area in the country with equal relief in the event of a Federally-declared disaster. The program is designed to allow the Federal government to be flexible and swift in delivering tax relief to victims of Federal-declared disasters.

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.