Contributions tagged with "disaster"

Spanish language story of the floods that affected Puerto Rico was provided by the communications department at the University of the Sacred Heart.

Temporary Facilities Assistance Support First Responders: Federal/state funding assistance helps the Cedar Rapids Fire Dept. relocate to two temporary fire stations after the June 2008 flooding of the Central Fire Station. The Chief discusses the funding, the usage and how the Army Corp of Engineers took an empty warehouse and transformed it into a temporary fire station.

The Wapsipinicon Mill a historical landmark near Independence, Iowa, received extensive structural damage as a result of the June 2008 floods. The museum director gives a brief history of the museum, discusses the damage, the funding assistance this non-for-profit has received and the future repairs to the mill.

Iowa suffered devastating flooding during the summer months of 2008. The subsequent loss of housing in cities like Cedar Rapids caused a major crisis. This is the story of three residents who participated in a FEMA pilot program for assisting with that housing need.

In early June of 2008 Washington Irving Elementary School in Waverly, Iowa was virtually destroyed by severe flooding. After a year in a temporary facility things are looking brighter for this Iowa community. On April 7, 2009 the citizens of Waverly passed an $18.925 million bond referendum by a 65.3% approval margin to rebuild the damaged schools. Additionally, a grant from FEMA in the amount of $9.375 million for the relocation and restoration of Washington Irving School has entered the ...

Wrestling teaches you how to get of your back: The Dan Gable Wrestling Museum in Waterloo, Iowa sustained heavy damage as a result of the June 2008 floods. Through FEMA Public Assistance funding and private donations the museum was able to recover, rebuild and reopen in January 2009. The museum director discusses the damage, the cleanup, the rebuild, and the funding process along with a description of the museum.

Preparing for a disaster helps everyone in the family accept the fact that disasters do happen. A disaster supply kit can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable during and after a disaster.

Marc Lester, WV disaster survivor, talks about FEMA Individual Assistance and Mitigation

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate emphasises the need for the individual to be a part of the emergency management team.

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate emphasizes the need for the individual to be a part of the emergency management team.

Jack Schuback of FEMA's Joint Housing Solutions Group discusses the Pilot Approach to Alternative disaster housing units. Part 3 of 3.

Jack Schuback of FEMA's Joint Housing Solutions Group discusses the Pilot Approach to Alternative disaster housing units. Part 2 of 3.

Jack Schuback of FEMA's Joint Housing Solutions Group discusses the Pilot Approach to Alternative disaster housing units. Part 1 of 3.

Administrator Fugate delivers a short preparedness message right after the grand opening of Los Angeles' new Emergency Operations Center.

In July of 2009, after months of rain and flooding, a federal disaster was declared in Maine. Communities, like Norridgewock, worked with FEMA officials to recover from damages.

Frenchboro, a small island community off the coast of Maine, suffered damages after severe rain storms in 2009. FEMA Public Assistance project specialists were sent to determine if the town would be eligible for federal funds.

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

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 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.

Nancy Ward, FEMA Region IX administrator, viewed the recovery progress in American Samoa following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and flooding of September 29, 2009. Then she and territorial Gov. Togliola Tulafono held a news conference at the Joint Field Office to describe their impressions. Both praised the work of the other. Ms. Ward lauded the spirit and clean-up efforts of the people of American Samoa.

If you live in a county designated as a federal disaster area, you may be eligible for disaster grants or low-interest loans. This short video explains how to apply.

Following a disaster declared by the president, FEMA partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help disaster survivors. The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.

Following Georgia's historic flooding, FEMA specialists are analyzing and interpreting thousands of pieces of information to better understand the disaster's impacts.

Galveston depends a great deal on tourism in order to survive. When Hurricane Ike hit in September 2008, many of the main attractions of Galveston were damaged and have been closed since. The recovery from such a disaster is an ongoing arduous process, but worthwhile for the communities depending on the revenue and in this case, keeping the rich history of our country alive.

The Incident Command System (ICS) helped the National Park Service respond after its headquarters in American Samoa was destroyed by the tsunami on September 29, 2009.

Shortly after the tsunami struck American Samoa on September 29, 2009, recovery began from Hawaii where Gov. Togiola Tulafono was conducting territorial business. He contacted FEMA's Kenneth R. Tingman, who is based in Honolulu and together they guided a major disaster declaration through the White House that same day. Then they flew overnight to American Samoa with personnel and supplies to begin the task.

Many Mississippians affected by the April 23-24, 2010 tornadoes received help from the American Red Cross, state and federal recovery specialists.

In early May of 2010,Tennessee experienced widespread flooding.What follows are images from that event. (No Closed Captioning)

Brian Hyer of the Utah Department of Public Safety highlights the accomplishments of the "Be Ready Utah" public-private partnership program, to attendees of FEMA's 2010 External Affairs Conference, June, 2010 in Washington, DC.

When a natural disaster looks to be imminent, FEMA and other Federal Agencies regularly preposition various assets to prepare for rapid distribution. In preparation for Hurricane Alex, these agencies set up a staging area in the Randolph Auxiliary Air Force Base in Seguin, TX.

In the event Hurricane Alex touched land in southeast Texas, 103 trucks with commodities were ready to mobilize to the impacted area.