For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
July 29, 2004
Statement on Federal Assistance for the Territory of Guam
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the
Territory of Guam and ordered Federal aid to supplement territory
and local recovery efforts in the area struck by high winds,
flooding, and mudslides as a result of Tropical Storm Tingting on June
26-29, 2004.
Federal funding is available to Territory and eligible local
governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a
cost-sharing basis for the repair or replacement of facilities damaged
by the high winds, flooding, and mudslides as a result of Tropical
Storm Tingting in the Territory of Guam.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard
mitigation measures.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named William Lokey as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The agency said additional designations may be made at a later date
if requested by the Territory and warranted by the results of further
damage assessments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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