Homeland Security
The legislation comes in response to constituents who inherited property damaged by the devastating 2008 tornadoes from relatives killed in the very same storm. Under current FEMA statute, heirs are not eligible for FEMA relief as they did not own the property in question at the time of the disaster.
“An earthquake on the New Madrid Fault line could prove disastrous for the Shelby County area,” Alexander said. “This funding will help protect nearly one million West Tennesseans on the MLGW grid from power outages should an earthquake hit. I’m glad to see the Department of Homeland Security recognizing the threat of an earthquake in the Greater Memphis Area, and I will continue to work with the rest of the Tennessee delegation to ensure we are prepared.”
As we mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we remember the thousands of innocent men, women and children who lost their lives on that day, and we extend our sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones. We also continue to honor the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of those first responders, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and others who risked their lives to aid the innocent victims of this horrific act of terror.
The MDRC will be open daily at the Hickory Hill Community Center, 3910 Ridgeway Rd., Memphis, TN 38115; from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. until further notice.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Tennessee who has been affected by these devastating storms and tornadoes, especially to those who have lost loved ones or have suffered injuries. I have been in touch with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director David Paulson today to discuss the appropriate federal assistance that may be required.