Seismic data and public information from University of Memphis in Tennessee is in collaboration with USGS program to reduce earthquake losses in Central and Eastern U.S.
The Earthquake Information Network (EQNET) Web site is sponsored by a consortium of state and national organization in the United States (primarily FEMA).
A strong earthquake struck Central California on Tuesday that was felt from San Francisco to the Los Angeles area. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Automatically and rapidly generated computer maps of the intensity of ground shaking (ShakeMaps) are now available within 5 minutes after an earthquake in southern California.
The map available here shows the influence of a third important factor, the site effect: conditions at a particular location can increase (amplify) or decrease the level of shaking that is otherwise expected for a given magnitude and distance.
This map will assist cities and counties in fulfilling their responsibilities for protecting the public safety from the effects of earthquake-triggered ground failure as required by the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act.
Earthquake Web Page Channel
Click here to access the Earthquake Web Page Channel site in a separate browser window.
FNS makes commodities available for distribution to disaster relief agencies, such as the Red Cross, when the President of the United States declares a disaster, as well as in other situations of distress.
Use the table of telephone numbers to get information on food stamp questions in the states and areas of states listed. Most are toll-free numbers. Some of the numbers that aren't toll free will accept collect calls.
Help for Farmers
Natural disaster is a constant threat to America's farmers and ranchers. From drought to flood, freeze, tornadoes, or other calamity, natural events can severely hurt even the best run agricultural operation. But farmers don't have to face a natural disaster alone. If your farming or ranching operation has suffered a loss due to a natural disaster, you may be eligible for assistance under one or more of the following FSA programs:
Emergency Conservation ProgramThe Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) provides emergency funding for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, or other natural disasters, and for carrying out emergency water conservation measures during periods of severe drought.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) provides financial assistance to eligible producers affected by natural disasters. This federally funded program covers noninsurable crop losses and planting prevented by disasters.
Emergency Loan Assistance (EM)USDA�s Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine.
Emergency Haying and Grazing AssistanceEmergency haying and grazing of certain Conservation Reserve Program acreage may be made available in areas suffering from weather-related natural disaster.
Where Can I Apply for FSA Emergency Assistance?Further information and help in applying for emergency assistance is available at the FSA county office serving your area. Use this service to locate your nearest FSA county office.
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