Federal Emergency Management Agency

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  Storm Urges

  By Olivia Mellan  |  December 21, 2012

  “Expect the best, but plan for the worst” is advice you’ve probably given your clients for years. But what happens when the worst is worse than their most awful fears?

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  IRS Relaxes Withdrawal Rules for Sandy Victims

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  November 20, 2012

  The IRS announced on Nov. 16 that Americans affected by Hurricane Sandy would be able to take advantage of relaxed rules regarding loans and hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and employer-sponsored plans.

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  IRS Speeds New Charity Exemptions for Hurricane Relief

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  November 8, 2012

  The Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday announced an expedited review and approval process for organizations requesting tax-exempt status in order to assist people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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  Building a Personalized Disaster Plan for Clients: Pt. 3—Create a Trusted Relationship Group

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  October 25, 2011

  In the third blog in our series, how to build a trusted group of professionals who can help after a disaster, and five simple, achievable steps to build a personalized disaster plan.

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  Senate Approves Deal on Spending, Averts Shutdown

  By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent  |  September 26, 2011

  Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute over disaster aid Monday night and advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown only days away.

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  Senate Nears Spending Bill Vote; Shutdown Still Looms

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 26, 2011

  The Senate is poised to vote late Monday afternoon on a government spending bill before the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, but with the House on recess, a government shutdown looms.

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  Building a Personalized Disaster Plan for Clients: Pt. 2—The 4 Big Post-Disaster Dangers

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  September 19, 2011

  When it comes to a disaster plan, make sure clients first create a disaster supply kit, and then prepare to address identity theft, insurance claims and a death in the family.

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  Economics of Disaster: From Joplin Tornado to Japan Quake, Crisis at a Cost—Slideshow

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 25, 2011

  Natural disasters have ravaged economies everywhere they've hit, imperiling budgets and businesses from Japan to the Mississippi River Delta.

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  IRS Offers Tax Relief for Tornado Stricken Areas

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  May 17, 2011

  Deadline to file tax returns extended; clarity on declaring P&C losses

• A Safe Getaway

  By Staff Writer  |  December 1, 2005

  Here are some steps that may help clients mitigate their risks and ensure a quick getaway in the event of a disaster. o Create a file...