For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 11, 2003
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of
Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery
efforts in the area struck by the record/near record snow on February
2-4, 2003.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to the
State and eligible local governments in Aroostook County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is now
incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency
Preparedness and Response Directorate, intends to provide
assistance for emergency protective measures undertaken to save
lives, protect public health and safety, and property. This
emergency assistance will be provided for a period of 48 hours for
Aroostook County.
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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