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PURVIS, MS - March 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mississippians facing the loss of their homes, businesses or cherished possessions after the recent tornadoes may be struggling also with the emotional impact of the disaster. It is not uncommon for those living through a disaster to suffer anxiety, sorrow and depression. These emotions can emerge days, weeks or even months later

PURVIS MS- March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Marvin’s in Hattiesburg this week to explain techniques that may reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team will also offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding.

PURVIS, MS - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Survivors of last month’s tornadoes, storms and flooding should know U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan applications are not just for businesses; they are also for renters and homeowners. Most disaster loans go to individuals and families and represent a major source of federal funding for disaster home repair and reconstruction.

PURVIS MS - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Lowe’s home improvement store in Petal this week to explain techniques that may reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team will also offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding

PURVIS, MS - March 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners, renters and businesses in Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion and Wayne are eligible for federal disaster assistance. But not everyone affected by the storm’s destruction has registered for FEMA aid.

PURVIS, MS - February 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Economy Supply, Hattiesburg’s hometown supply company, this week to explain techniques to reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team also will offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding.

PEARL, MS - February 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mississippians rebuilding from the recent storms and tornadoes should be aware that disasters often bring out phony contractors and rip-off artists who try to take advantage of storm survivors in the aftermath of the disaster.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Friday, criticized a newly-released Department of Defense (DOD) report on energy-efficient building standards. Wicker added an amendment to the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act that required the DOD study to examine the cost and effectiveness of current building standards, including the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

BOLTON, MS - February 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded 2012 Housing Choice Vouchers awards to the Second Congressional District.

PEARL - February 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received reports of at least 570 homes destroyed or receiving major damage as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that moved through the state on Sunday. There were at least 80 injuries, two critical, and the rest minor. There are no reported deaths. There are approximately 7,000 customers still without power

Jackson, MS - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A former Wiggins resident has been sentenced to prison time for home repair fraud and false pretense in Harrison County, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today

Jackson, MS - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Jim Hood reminds Mississippians that all claims applications covered by the National Mortgage Settlement are due January 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) Tuesday discussed on the Senate Floor an amendment he filed to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to help ensure military construction projects avoid unnecessary costs related to third party energy-efficient building standards through increased transparency.

Jackson, MS - November 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Carthage man has been sentenced to five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to home repair fraud, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

PEARL - November 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties can now save more money to protect their homes from wind damage if they participate in the Coastal Retrofit Mississippi Initiative.