For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE
March 27, 2003
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State
of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and
local recovery efforts in the area struck by record/near record snow
on February 17-18, 2003.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to the
State and eligible local governments in two counties. The
counties include Providence and Washington.
Assistance is available to State and eligible local
governments on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures
that were undertaken to save lives and protect public health, safety
and property over a 48-hour period.
Representing FEMA, Michael D. Brown, Acting Under Secretary for
Emergency Preparedness and Response, named James N. Russo as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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