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September 28, 2004
Disaster Funds Available to Floridians
GovPro Newsletter Tuesday, September 28, 2004 Volume 3, Issue 37
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Features
Disaster Funds Available to Floridians
The President declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Jeanne beginning on September 24, 2004, and continuing.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Brevard, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding also is available on a cost share basis to State and eligible local governments in the counties of Brevard, Citrus, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. For a period of up to 72 hours, Federal funding is available at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security, named William L. Carwile, III as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
The Agency said that more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after damage assessments can be completed in the affected area.
The Agency said that those who sustained losses in the counties designated for aid to affected individuals and business owners can begin applying for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will be in operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.
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Cities Are Less Able to Meet Fiscal Obligations
America's cities were less able to meet their financial needs in 2004, and expectations for 2005 are equally grim, according to a new report released by the National League of Cities (NLC). Revenues are not keeping pace with increases in spending for public safety and infrastructure, and growing costs of employee health benefits, pensions and wages, according to City Fiscal Conditions in 2004.
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California Targets Cars to Tight Global Warming
California adopted the nation's first limits on automobile emissions to curtail greenhouse gases in a move that also will trigger tougher exhaust rules in seven East Coast states but likely will bring a legal challenge by the auto industry.
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News
Facial Recognition in Action
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida uses facial recognition technology to identify offenders and speed up the booking process, and hopes to eventually build a statewide system with possibly millions of images. The system features a pre-book kiosk that takes four pre-booking images in less than five seconds, which are saved for future investigations. During formal booking, deputies collect data for 48 fields, 14 of which are mandatory, portraits and profiles of prisoners, scars, tattoos, and signature, if desired. Using the system, deputies have better access to criminal histories; can search using various fields; and can copy, save, or e-mail images. Source: National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
New Facility to Focus on Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has signed a subcontract with the M. A. Mortenson Company to build the Laboratory's first major new facility in a decade, the Science & Technology Facility. The value of the construction subcontract is nearly $18 million. The total value of the project, including equipment and furnishings is approximately $28 million.
The new research building will be constructed at NREL's main campus, at the foot of South Table Mesa adjacent to the Laboratory's existing Solar Energy Research Facility. The new facility will allow NREL to enhance its research capabilities to meet DOE's goals for advancing solar, hydrogen and other promising clean energy technologies. The research focus in the Science & Technology Facility will be on accelerating the transition from lab discovery to use by the industry for technology commercialization.
Airport Screeners Missed Weapons and Explosives
Undercover investigators were able to slip explosives and weapons past security screeners during tests at 15 US airports, according to a 2003 investigation by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Results of the department's tests were presented in a classified report to members of Congress while a less detailed version was released by the agency's inspector general.
Asked about the report, US Undersecretary for Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson, said changes had been made since investigators were able to get past airport security with guns, knives and box cutters in 2003. Source: airwise.com.
News of the Weird: Bizarre but true stories about real people. For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/29741/
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This Week
Funds Available to Floridians After Fourth Hurricane Grim Expectations for 2005 City Finances State Adopts Auto Emissions Limits Sheriff Builds Image Database New Facility to Advance Clean Energies Screeners Failed Airport 2003 Test News of The Weird
Features
Disaster Funds Available to Floridians
The President declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Jeanne beginning on September 24, 2004, and continuing.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Brevard, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding also is available on a cost share basis to State and eligible local governments in the counties of Brevard, Citrus, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance. For a period of up to 72 hours, Federal funding is available at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security, named William L. Carwile, III as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
The Agency said that more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after damage assessments can be completed in the affected area.
The Agency said that those who sustained losses in the counties designated for aid to affected individuals and business owners can begin applying for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will be in operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.
Advertisement
C & H Distributors provide a fast, efficient way to purchase shelving, cabinets, packaging and shipping products, or office furniture. We carry over 45,000 product items for all types of commercial, industrial, and institutional customers throughout the U.S. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egQv0D8eaH0JQA0BJL40AB
Cities Are Less Able to Meet Fiscal Obligations
America's cities were less able to meet their financial needs in 2004, and expectations for 2005 are equally grim, according to a new report released by the National League of Cities (NLC). Revenues are not keeping pace with increases in spending for public safety and infrastructure, and growing costs of employee health benefits, pensions and wages, according to City Fiscal Conditions in 2004.
For full text, visit: h/ttp://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/?/
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UNIQUE LODGING, GREATER PROFITS. As the original designer and world's leading manufacturer of modern yurts, Pacific Yurts offer easy-to-install structures with strength, comfort and reliability. Popular at campgrounds, golf courses, ski and other recreation areas for lodging, meeting space and special events. Your guests will keep returning for the unique, cozy experience of our all season yurts. Call today 1-800-944-0240, Email info@yurts.com or visit http://www.yurts.com . AFNAF #F41999-01-6035
California Targets Cars to Tight Global Warming
California adopted the nation's first limits on automobile emissions to curtail greenhouse gases in a move that also will trigger tougher exhaust rules in seven East Coast states but likely will bring a legal challenge by the auto industry.
For full text, visit: h/ttp://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/?/
News
Facial Recognition in Action
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida uses facial recognition technology to identify offenders and speed up the booking process, and hopes to eventually build a statewide system with possibly millions of images. The system features a pre-book kiosk that takes four pre-booking images in less than five seconds, which are saved for future investigations. During formal booking, deputies collect data for 48 fields, 14 of which are mandatory, portraits and profiles of prisoners, scars, tattoos, and signature, if desired. Using the system, deputies have better access to criminal histories; can search using various fields; and can copy, save, or e-mail images. Source: National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
New Facility to Focus on Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has signed a subcontract with the M. A. Mortenson Company to build the Laboratory's first major new facility in a decade, the Science & Technology Facility. The value of the construction subcontract is nearly $18 million. The total value of the project, including equipment and furnishings is approximately $28 million.
The new research building will be constructed at NREL's main campus, at the foot of South Table Mesa adjacent to the Laboratory's existing Solar Energy Research Facility. The new facility will allow NREL to enhance its research capabilities to meet DOE's goals for advancing solar, hydrogen and other promising clean energy technologies. The research focus in the Science & Technology Facility will be on accelerating the transition from lab discovery to use by the industry for technology commercialization.
Airport Screeners Missed Weapons and Explosives
Undercover investigators were able to slip explosives and weapons past security screeners during tests at 15 US airports, according to a 2003 investigation by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Results of the department's tests were presented in a classified report to members of Congress while a less detailed version was released by the agency's inspector general.
Asked about the report, US Undersecretary for Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson, said changes had been made since investigators were able to get past airport security with guns, knives and box cutters in 2003. Source: airwise.com.
News of the Weird: Bizarre but true stories about real people. For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/29741/
Links
BioFit(R) Engineered Products offers ergonomic office and drafting chairs covered in GSA Contract No. GS-28F-5839A and Department of Veteran Affairs Contract No. V797P-4196A. These chairs provide comfort, support and easy adjustability. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehCH0D8eaH0JQA0BKld0AX
Did you know Comtec manufactures solid plastic toilet partitions and Tufftec lockers of the same HDPE? These non-absorbent, odor and mildew resistant products are virtually maintenance free making them perfect partners for any high traffic area while saving you money in the long run. Call 1-800-445-5148 or email info@comtecindustries.com for more information; http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/eg6b0D8eaH0JQA0BKdB0A2
FREE September Supplement features thousands of products for testing, assembling and repairing electronic equipment. GSA Certified. GO TO WWW.CONTACTEAST.COM OR http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/eg6b0D8eaH0JQA0BKc80Aq AND REQUEST A FREE SEPTEMBER SUPPLEMENT TODAY! Verizon Wireless offers pre-negotiated, government-based wireless services for federal, state, and local government agencies. Visit: bin3/DM/y/ehTK0D8eaH0JQA0BLLW0A8
http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi- Spacesaver offers cost-effective, space-efficient, value-added solutions for all your storage needs - files, tools, equipment, weapons and more. For a case study on mobilized lockers and tool storage, visit: http://www.spacesaver.com/promos/seabees_offer.html?trcmp=SPC-YY5861832438
. A. Daigger and Company has been serving the laboratory and government safety needs for over 110 years. Whether you need laboratory testing equipment, safety products, or consumables, come see why more people are choosing Daigger for their purchasing needs. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/eg6b0D8eaH0JQA0BKdG0A7
Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehNX0D8eaH0JQA0BKra0A2
Meyer Products Inc. offers a complete line of snowplows and spreaders for all your snow removal needs. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egza0D8eaH0JQA0BKON0Az
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
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