For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
April 10, 2004
Statement on Federal Assistance for Micronesia
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the
Federated States of Micronesia and ordered Federal aid to supplement
national and state recovery efforts in the area struck by Typhoon Sudal
beginning on April 8, 2004, and continuing.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to Yap State
and affected municipal governments on a cost-sharing basis for debris
removal and emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance
program, including direct Federal assistance.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Michael Karl as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The Agency said that damage surveys are continuing, and additional
areas and assistance may be designated after the assessments are
completed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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