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With all the news about major disasters declared by President Obama throughout the United States, there are people ready to jump on the opportunity to take advantage of those most in need. As a result, FEMA offered tips on avoiding and reporting fraud for those recovering from flood damage.

It is a buyer’s market when it comes to housing. With housing prices at an all-time low and tax incentives expiring soon, there are a few things to consider when it comes to homeowners insurance before making a costly investment decision.

The weekend storm in Tennessee has caused “Music City” to look like a series of small islands. The weekend storm claimed the lives of 28 people in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi. MSNBC reports officials fear the death toll may raise.

Polygon completed an office fire project for the Town of Ashland, New York after a fire devastated the building on January 10, 2010. The electrical fire started in a supervisor’s office and spread through the rest of the building. The offices were located in a relatively new steel, stand-alone structure.

In an effort to provide services to individuals with limited access to a computer, radio and/or television, FEMA now offers a mobile website to smart-phone users. The site, m.fema.gov, is simple, straightforward and easy to use. FEMA administrator Craig Fugate states, “Smart phones are becoming more prevalent, affordable, reliable and more viable to locate and obtain information and assistance. The service will provide yet another avenue for the sharing of important information that is so critical to ensuring the public is prepared for emergencies.”