Photos of Whole-of-Government Sally, Wildfires Response

Release Date Release Number
HQ-20-267
Release Date:
September 19, 2020

WASHINGTON — FEMA continues close coordination with our state, tribal and local governments for disaster responses across the country. President Trump approved emergency declarations for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi to provide federal assistance for Hurricane Sally and major disaster declarations for California and Oregon to support wildfire response.  FEMA teams and disaster recovery resources are on the ground to support Hurricane Sally and the wildfires, assisting with state recovery efforts. Residents in affected states should continue paying close attention to their local emergency managers for safety instructions.

Wildfire Response Leaders Discuss Conditions on the Ground

three wildfire response leaders in facemasks discuss conditions on the ground standing on road with smoke behind them

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 17, 2020) -- Director of Northwest Policy, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Edward McGlone (left); District 5, East Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch; and Region 10 Regional Administrator Michael O’Hare discuss conditions in the fire affected areas.

 FEMA photo by Rob McCulloch

 

Wildfire Response Leaders Review Map of Inside Fire Zone

Four wildfire response leaders review map of inside fire zone standing on side of the road in front of a suv

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 17, 2020) -- Region 10 Regional Administrator Michael O’Hare (left); Oregon Department of Forestry District Forester Chris Cline (center); Congressional District 4 District Director Dan Whelen, and District 5, East Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch, review a map of conditions inside the Holiday Fire Zone.

FEMA photo by Rob McCulloch

 

Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team Conducts Secondary Search and Rescue Missions

Two Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team members in a small boat driving by riverfront houses now surrounded by water

SEMINOLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2020) -- The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team performs secondary search and rescue missions on the Styx River in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.

FEMA photo by Alexis Hall

 

Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team Conducts Secondary Search and Rescue Missions

three scuba divers of the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team around an inflatable raft on the river styx

SEMINOLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2020) -- The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Fire and Rescue Swift Water Team performs secondary search and rescue missions on the Styx River in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.

FEMA photo by Alexis Hall

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