Contributions tagged with "Earthquake"

Capt. Michael Bryce, U.S. Health and Human Services, discuss the role of Disaster Medical Assistance Teams in support of FEMA's response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa

American Samoa Governor, Togiola T.A. Tulafono, provides an update on the FEMA response and recovery efforts in American Samoa.

Capt. Michael Bryce, U.S. Public Health Service, discuss the role of Disaster Medical Assistance Teams in support of FEMA's response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa.

enneth R. Tingman, federal coordinating officer for the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster in American Samoa starting Sept. 29, 2009, describes the recovery progress made in three weeks by FEMA, its federal partners and the American Samoa Government. Major topics are debris removal, HAZMAT removal, registration and financial assistance for disaster survivors, installation of generators to restore electrical power and immediate sheltering provisions now being followed-up with planning for mid-term and long-term housing solutions.

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.

Larger, stronger and more durable tents are being distributed to families whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster of September 29, 2009. They will provide better interim shelter until dwellings can be repaired or replaced.

The second stage of a three-tier plan to restore electricity in American Samoa has been implemented. Larger leased generators have replaced the FEMA-owned and rented emergency generators that were placed throughout the island shortly after the devasting earthquake and tsunami of September 29, 2009. The new generators will be in place for at least 18 months or until the destroyed Satala Power Station is replaced.

In agreement with the American Samoan government, FEMA has contracted to build about 70 concrete block homes to replace some of the 275 dwellings destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of September 29, 2009. Owners of the other homes chose to rebuild their homes on their own with the help of a FEMA cash grant. The new two or three-bedroom homes and their homesites will meet all applicable American Samoan and federal regulations.

First-graders at Afono Tele Elementary School in American Samoa are among the first to enjoy one of the new air-conditioned temporary classrooms that FEMA has installed at five schools destroyed or damaged by the earthquake and tsunami of September 29, 2010.

David Vaeafe, executive director of the American Samoa Visitors Bureau, and Jonathan Colwell, FEMA GIS specialist, tell us the story of how FEMA made a detailed map of island of Tutuila for the American Samoa Visitors Bureau.

Federal Coordinating Officer Kenneth R. Tingman gives us his final update from American Samoa.

CALEXICO, Calif. -- Lt. Gonzalo Gerardo with the Calexico Police Department shows the devastation left behind after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the area. His advice? Prepare now.

A preparedness message based on the Puerto Rican folkloric tale , which says that all native Coqui frogs will go silent preceding an earthquake. The message: People should always be prepared for any disaster.

Follow FEMA region IX into the recovery eforts after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern California. Take a closer look at the water conveyance systems, and the impacts to both the county irrigation systems of Imperial and the agricultural communities.

Two earthquake mitigation activity testimonials from California business owners/operators. Mr. Hoyt Fields of Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA and Mr. Jim Saunders of Pasa de Robles, CA both provide brief explanations of the earthquake mitigation activities that they have taken to protect their businesses.