ICYMI – FEMA ADMINISTRATOR RESPONDS TO IDA’S INITIAL IMPACTS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210830/icymi-fema-administrator-responds-idas-initial-impacts]


Release Date: 
八月 30, 2021 

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell briefed the media
this morning on initial Hurricane Ida impacts and federal response.

On ABC’s Good Morning America, Administrator Criswell addressed
dangerous conditions for those in the path of the storm.

 [Administrator Criswell addressed dangerous conditions for those in
the path of the storm.] 
“Some of the initial reports that we're hearing are some
building collapses across the area, significant structural damage
to many buildings. We're seeing some barges and some vessels that
may have been broken loose and we're also experiencing over a
million power outages right at the moment,” said the
Administrator. “The state has search and rescue teams either in
place right now rescuing or ready to go out at first light. This is
significant. There is major damage. We've got a lot of resources in
place to support the state, and they'll be going out as soon as it's
safe to do so.”

At this point in FEMA’s response, life-safety is critical.
Administrator Criswell underlined this focus during her interview with
CBS News.

 [ Administrator Criswell underlined this focus during her interview
with CBS News.] 
“I’ve been in touch with the regional administrator in
Baton Rouge, both last night and this morning,” she
said. “We're getting reports of significant structural
damage across the area. Potentially, some buildings have
collapsed. As you heard, several people are calling for assistance
to help them get out. We're going have a long road over the next
few days, as we try to identify where people may be, and people to
need to be prepared to stay put for about 72 hours. We're going
to get to you. The state and local first responders will get to you
as quickly as they can.”

 [When asked about FEMA’s coordination with local officials on CNN,
Administrator Criswell emphasized our important partnerships.] 
Disaster response works best when it is locally managed, state led and
federally supported. When asked about FEMA’s coordination with local
officials on CNN, Administrator Criswell emphasized our important
partnerships.

“We have never had a better relationship with the state and local
emergency management officials. The first responders -- they are
ready. They're going to be doing an amazing job. A lot of hard work
over the next several days. It's important to remember that they
are probably impacted as well. They are some of the best
that Louisiana has, and it's just going to be a tough couple
of days as we go through the initial response efforts. The recovery
is just going to take a long time.”

 [Administrator Criswell discussed sheltering during her interview
with MSNBC.] 
Hurricane Ida has displaced many people along the Gulf Coast.
Administrator Criswell discussed sheltering during her interview with
MSNBC.

“The state has shelters set up across the state right now. We're
also prepared to move people into hotels, until they can get back
into their homes safely or identify other long-term solutions. The
power company has brought in crews to help restore the power.
There's several other crews from other states that are going to be
brought in to support. We also have the Army Corps of Engineers that
is ready to support power restoration through the generators for
any critical facilities that might need that.”

 [Administrator Criswell described during a Weather Channel interview
what this means in terms of federal support for those impacted by the
storm. ] 
Louisiana received a major disaster declaration
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from the President for Hurricane Ida. Administrator Criswell described
during a Weather Channel interview what this means in terms of federal
support for those impacted by the storm.  

“President Biden declared a major disaster declaration for
Louisiana late last night. That is going to give us the ability to
bring in whatever resources the federal government has to support
the state and local efforts. Another big piece of that is that
individuals that have been impacted by this, they can now receive
some assistance from FEMA. They can go to DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUeDuWAHlscHAK-2BLb7udn5kGUwKOKem5yD3wRmjfhWqT-2FzDdJ_25LaaUlZYL8Bqb3nreqGbkwmGLZI-2FmvsEGHU4x3kHSEhNczNCTO1h4cJonxWsKDowooiPFibxPzZr-2FC1HJ77VprQz-2B1vpr3Ezhson59Cq5JBZUzWewkFIplBQveisR-2BO1mFTh16AQmI2Bq3RvmOWR-2FdZfd6JM7h3jFNZsvF3ZLba9o9y8Nh1jGU76c9fE4zR-2Bk08K5E3Vle7OeUnY7BPxoRQMAajs7NyLSdLWKSwSqOQFFVMlYODb-2FHgXT8EJvKarSptA9F1e6ANX38QdW-2FN7Kmhu89P6TNg3lJ4Xo1ab53l9ZDEaio3iTGDx37GXIyvKyPtwviY1-2BaYI9aPFC13kx1Mtp2kCZhpQKcaYvMZL7Q-3D],
or they can call 1-800-621-FEMA to start that process. We have 22
federal partners here in the in NRCC [National Response Coordination
Center], the [U.S.] Coast Guard, the American Red Cross,
the Department of Defense, all bringing search and rescue assets,
high-water vehicles, generators, just a large number of resources
here from across the federal government to do whatever we need to do
to help this community begin its recovery.”

It is important for survivors to follow the instructions of state and
local officials during all phases of a disaster, including recovery.
The administrator went on to remind those impacted by Hurricane Ida to
remain cautious.

“When people want to go back to their homes, it is going to be
dangerous. They need to exercise extreme caution, as they are going
back into the area. Downed power lines, trees, instable buildings.
They need to be able to watch out for themselves, not put themselves
in harm’s way.”

For more information on federal Hurricane Ida preparedness and
response visit Hurricane Ida | FEMA.gov
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