IAEM-USA HURRICANE NEWS & RESOURCES
2008
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(updated 09/16/08)
Texas Hurricane Response
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Federal Hurricane Response
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 DHS Releases Congressional Advisory - Hurricane Ike: Federal Support for the Long Haul (09/17/08) download complete advisory with detailed list of federal agencies' actions and responsibilities
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the joint efforts of federal, tribal, state and local partners as they continue search and rescue operations, to distribute assistance to those in immediate need, and begin to rebuild.
President George W. Bush visited the area yesterday with FEMA Administrator David Paulison to see how agencies across all levels of government are working together, to assure the community that federal support will continue for the ‘long haul’ and to meet face-to-face with those dealing with the effects of this devastating storm. President Bush previously declared major disasters in Texas and Louisiana, making available federal funds to assist individuals and communities in their recovery. Individuals can register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or at www.fema.gov. FEMA staff at shelters are also helping residents to register.
Federal assets were on the ground long before landfall, are there now, and will remain as long as necessary. Federal agencies are supporting the Points of Distribution (PODS) – with FEMA managing more than a dozen in Harris County – but PODs are generally established and managed by state and local government. The federal government is also supporting a transitional sheltering initiative to allow eligible Ike evacuees from Texas, who cannot return to their homes, to stay in hotels or motels until it is safe for them go home. FEMA and its federal partners are also supporting 280 shelter operations with a total population of 35,000.
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and other Federal Officials at FEMA Headquarters on Hurricane Ike (09/11/08)
IAEM Universities & Colleges Committee (IAEM-UCC) establishes the Higher Education Mutual Aid Network to help obtain resources needed from other colleges and universities to respond to and recover from Hurricane Gustav (09/01/08)
Resources suggested by DHS National Infrastructure Coordinating Center:
Credentialing Re-entry Procedures
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