WASHINGTON — FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor completed a two-day visit to Louisiana today – his fourth since hurricanes Laura, Sally, Delta and Zeta devastated the state, as federal workers are on the ground, working around the clock making roads accessible and providing emergency power.
Administrator Gaynor, along with FEMA Region 6 Regional Administrator Tony Robinson, met with state and local officials, including Gov. John Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, to help address the area’s needs.
Additionally, President Trump amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Laura. The amendment allows for 100% federal cost share for 30 days for both debris removal and emergency protective measures.
FEMA Administrator Receives Zeta Update in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor (2nd from right) and FEMA Region 6 Regional Administrator Tony Robinson (far right) discuss the impacts of Hurricane Zeta with Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Wascomb (far left) alongside Coast Guard Vice Admiral Steven Poulin (2nd from left).
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
FEMA Administrator Meets with New Orleans Emergency Managers, Tours Emergency Operations Center
NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor meets with staff from the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and tours their emergency operations center during a visit following Hurricane Zeta.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
FEMA Administrator Meets with New Orleans Emergency Managers, Tours Emergency Operations Center
NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor meets with staff from the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and tours their emergency operations center during a visit following Hurricane Zeta.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
Utility Workers, Vehicles Stage at Superdome
NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 30, 2020) -- Utility vehicles stage in the parking lot of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as they prepare to roll out. The FEMA Administrator visited New Orleans and Jefferson parishes for a first-hand view of the damage and receive updates from Louisiana state leaders.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
FEMA Administrator Receives Updates on Jefferson Parish, La., Damage
GRETNA, La. (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor (far row, 2nd from left), FEMA Region 6 Regional Administrator Tony Robinson (far left) and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng listen to an update on the impacts of Hurricane Zeta at the Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management operations center.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
FEMA Administrator Visits Jefferson Parish Dept. of Emergency Management
GRETNA, La. (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor (left) and Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Wascomb discuss the impacts of Hurricane Zeta at the Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management operations center.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
Louisiana Governor Addresses Media
GRETNA, La. (Oct. 30, 2020) -- Louisiana Governor Jon Bel Edwards updates the media outside of the Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management operations center as FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor (far right) and others look on.
FEMA photo by Bob Kaufman
FEMA Administrator Addresses Media in Louisiana
GRETNA, La. (Oct. 30, 2020) -- FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor addresses the media outside of the Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management operations center.
FEMA photo by Manuel Broussard