FEMA In Focus

SBA a Key Disaster Recovery Resource

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:54:26 +0000

FEMA partners with the SBA to help disaster survivors get back on their feet. The SBA provides low-interest loans to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.

Essential FEMA Partners: Voluntary Agencies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:40 +0000

FEMA helps individuals and families take their first steps toward long-term recovery from a disaster. Later, voluntary agencies often band together to form Long-Term Recovery Committees, a tool for communities to fulfill the unmet needs of individuals and families. In Georgia, various voluntary agencies received training on how to form long-term recovery committees.

Taking Charge of Your Recovery

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:17:59 +0000

A flood survivor in Austell, GA, takes charge of her own disaster recovery by applying for FEMA assistance online and having family members pitch in with the repairs.

Lifting the Lift Stations

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:43 +0000

FEMA obligates more than $279 million to help the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans recover after Katrina. The repairs include mitigating some of the lift stations.

Hazmat Recovery in Pago Pago Harbor - video3

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:38:25 +0000

FEMA assigned the U.S. Coast Guard to the task of removing hazardous material that was washed into Pago Pago Harbor by the tsunami of September 29. The debris included vehicles, which threaten pollution from their gasoline, oil, battery acid, anti-freeze and other fluids. The Coast Guard contracted with Pacific Environmental Corp. (PENCO) to do the work. PENCO sent divers and it's 100-foot dive tender "American Islander" from Hawaii. The mission was completed in about three weeks under Coast Guard supervision.

FEMA Registration Deadline November 23rd

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:07 +0000

Thirty-second Public Service Announcement reminding listeners that the last day to register for FEMA assistance is November 23rd.

Disaster Preparedness Sound Bite (TRT:26)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:19:09 +0000

Dena Brummer with Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) discusses the importance of developing and practicing a disaster preparedness plan.

SBA Refinancing Sound Bite (TRT:24)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:03:20 +0000

Matt Young with the U.S. Small Business Administration discusses refinancing opportunities for homeowners affected by disaster.

Disaster Fraud Hotline Sound Bite (TRT:23)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:58:46 +0000

FEMA Public Information Officer Jim Homstad talks about the Disaster Fraud Hotline.

GA Recovery News Update 11-03-09

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:39:50 +0000

Latest news on disaster recovery efforts in Georgia following September flooding.

Karen Marsh Presents on Personal Preparedness In America: Findings From the Citizen Corps National Survey

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:27:31 +0000

Karen Marsh, the Director of FEMA's Community Preparedness Division, presents at FEMA's National Conference on Community Preparedness: The Power of Citizen Corps. Karen presents on FEMA's newly issued new preparedness report- Personal Preparedness in America: Findings from the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey. To read the survey reports, go to http://www.citizencorps.gov/ready/2009findings.shtm.

Bruce Lockwood Presents on Children in Disasters at NCCP 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:31 +0000

Bruce Lockwood, President of International Association of Emergency Managers, presented on the special needs of children at FEMA's 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness. Mr. Lockwood is a member of the congressionally mandated National Comission on Children in Disasters.

National Citizen Corps Achievement Award Ceremony at NCCP 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:03 +0000

FEMA's 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness highlighted several successful Citizen Corps Councils from across the nation. The National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards recognize innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the nation that are making our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation. The finalists exemplify excellence in community emergency planning, foster successful public and private partnerships, prioritize collaboration, demonstrate creative and innovative local problem solving, and implement sound programs that can be modeled for use by other communities.

Opening Ceremony of FEMA's 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness with FEMA Administrator W.Craig Fugate, DHS Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:13:32 +0000

FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate, DHS Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute, and FEMA Community Preparedness Division Director Karen Marsh speak at opening ceremony at 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness "The Power of Citizen Corps".

Power Restored in American Samoa

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:06:22 +0000

The first stage of power restoration in American Samoa has been completed and rolling blackouts in the Pago Pago area have ended. Addition of a second large generator and a larger transformer at one location, plus installation of a larger transformer to match the capacity of an existing larger generator at another location did the job. However, the island still has only one operating power plant. Replacement of the other plant, inundated by the tsunami on Sept. 29, 2009, is estimated to take two years.

Dr. Richard Hatchet Presents on H1N1 at NCCP 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:01:48 +0000

The White House's Dr. Richard Hatchett presents at FEMA's 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness: The Power of Citizen Corps. Dr. Hatchett is the Director for Medical Preparedness Policy on the White House National Security Staff where he is working on a wide array of issues relating to the 2009 H1N1 response.

Amanda Ripley Presents at NCCP 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:23:24 +0000

Amanda Ripley presents at FEMA's 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness "The Power of Citizen Corps." Amanda is the author of The Unthinkable, the first mass market book to explain how the brain works in disasters.

Alcance comunitario y educativo en Georgia

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:35:01 +0000

Equipos de alcance comunitario y educativo de FEMA estan trabajando para ayudar a las personas afectadas por las inundaciones de Georgia. Los equipos comparten informacion sobre programas de recuperacion federal, erradicacion de moho y maneras de preparar las viviendas para futuros desastres.

FCO Update 10-20-09 American Samoa

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:23:56 +0000

Kenneth R. Tingman, federal coordinating officer for the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster in American Samoa starting Sept. 29, 2009, describes the recovery progress made in three weeks by FEMA, its federal partners and the American Samoa Government. Major topics are debris removal, HAZMAT removal, registration and financial assistance for disaster survivors, installation of generators to restore electrical power and immediate sheltering provisions now being followed-up with planning for mid-term and long-term housing solutions.

Administrator Fugate at the National Congress of American Indians

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:01 +0000

Administrator Fugate speaks about the important role of tribes in disaster preparedness and response at the National Congress of American Indians.

Working Together Makes it Work

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:27:17 +0000

A disaster can strike at anytime, anywhere. One group or agency cannot provide all the needs of survivors alone. It takes a well oiled, well unified process to make it work.

Antonov Cargo Plane Delivers Generators to American Samoa

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:36:04 +0000

As part of its mission to restore electrical power in American Samoa, FEMA flew in generators using cargo planes. On one mission, FEMA used an Antonov 225 cargo plane. It is the world's largest fixed wing aircraft.Mark Ackerman, FEMA Staging Area Group Supervisor, explains the logistical considerations that went into using this cargo plane.

Penobscot Nation Disaster Plan

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:49:42 +0000

The Penobscot Nation is working with FEMA to prepare their community to be ready in the event of a disaster.

Long Island, Maine

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:30:23 +0000

In April of 2007, a powerful windstorm devastated the forests of Long Island, Maine. With the assistance of FEMA the town developed a Debris Removal Plan.

Department of Defense Assets Demobilize From American Samoa

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:46:26 +0000

As the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa transitions into recovery,the Department of Defense (DOD) assets used during the response are being demobilized. Col. Jay George, Defense Coordinating Officer, and Kenneth Tingman, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA, summarize the DOD support to FEMA during the earthquake and tsunami operation.