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Emergency Response Around the U.S. and the World
Pago Pago,
AS, October 9, 2009 -- Mike Reynolds, U.S. Park Services (USPS), and
Kenneth Tingman, Federal Coordinating Officer for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), discuss recovery operations and the spirit of
teamwork in American Samoa. USPS and FEMA are among more than a dozen
federal organizations who collectively have more than 300 people
assisting local government and villages recover from a recent earthquake
and tsunami. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Utulei, AS,
October 9, 2009 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Kenneth Tingman takes a
call on recovery operations. Tingman was visiting FEMAs Disaster
Recovery Center on the second day of operations while the center
serviced the survivors from Pago Pago village. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS,
October 9, 2009 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Kenneth Tingman talks to
employees from a local tuna canning company during an island-wide debris
clean-up. The American Samoa Government established a two-day clean-up
effort bringing together local and federal government workers along with
local businesses and citizens. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Lilburn, GA,
October 11, 2009 -- At a Gwinnett County home supply store, FEMA
Mitigation Specialist Jose Ruvira explains how mitigation rebuilding
suggestions can make this flood affected resident's home more damage
resistant. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding. George
Armstrong/FEMA
Kennesaw, GA,
October 11, 2009 -- At a Cherokee County home supply store, FEMA
Mitigation Specialist Mark Greene provides information to help a flood
affected resident rebuild to be more damage resistant. FEMA is here due
to severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS, October 9, 2009 -- The villagers of Pago Pago continue to
remove debris from the recent tsunami white cruse ships continue to
visit the island. Over a two-day period local and federal officials
worked side-by-side with survivors to clean up disaster debris in
villages across the island. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS,
October 10, 2009 -- Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Gerard Stolar
points out the abundance of commodities at a local village store. As the
local businesses begin to flourish, the American Samoans begin a return
to normalcy after responding to the September 29th tsunami. Casey
Deshong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS, October 10, 2009 -- Products line the shelves from floor to
ceiling in the local Cost U Less store in Pago Pago. The private
sector?s return to open business with bountiful supplies is a positive
and essential step in this island communitys recovery from the recent
earthquake and tsunami. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS, October 10, 2009 -- Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer
Gerard Stolar talks to a local employee at this Pago Pago warehouse. The
warehouse has served as a primary staging area for local, federal and
Federal Emergency Management Agency supplies, as commodities move daily
and hourly to recovering communities and families. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Pago Pago, AS, October 10, 2009 -- Federal Emergency Mangement Agency
provided meals, along with other federal and local commodities, fill
this warehouse in Pago Pago. The combination of local emergency
supplies, federal support and open stores are making sure that the needs
of survivors are being met in this island community. Casey Deshong/FEMA
Austell,
GA, September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center,
media vehicles are present. Media helps get the word out about available
help for residents impacted by recent storms and flooding. George
Armstrong/FEMA
Atlanta,
GA, October 8, 2009 -- Located in the Fulton County Court House Annex,
the Disaster Recovery Center is open to serve residents impacted by
recent storms and flooding. DRC's provide accessibility to multiple
disaster service agencies in one location. George Armstrong/FEMA
Atlanta,
GA, October 8, 2009 -- Signs point the way to the Disaster Recovery
Center located in the Court House Complex. Disaster Recovery Centers
provide a central location for flood and storm affected residents to
find help. George Armstrong/ FEMA
Dike Iowa,
IA, October 6, 2009 -- FEMA Iowa Recovery Center Director, Kay Phillips,
gets an up close look at Temporary Housing Units that are no longer
being used in Iowa. Facility staffer, John Peschang leads her on a walk
around a newly returned park model.
Dike, IA,
October 6, 2009 --- FEMA Iowa Recovery Office Director, Kay Phillips
(L), tours the Temporary Housing Unit Staging Area with the staff. As
Temporary Housing Units are no longer needed in Iowa, they are returned
to this facility where the units are inspected, cleaned and prepared for
sale, reuse or disposal. Other staff pictured from left to right, Vince
D'Amico, Crystal Payton, Nancy Helmick (Facility Director), Kristi Esch-Collins
and John Peschang.
Atlanta,
GA, October 8, 2009 -- Signs point the way to the Disaster Recovery
Center located in the Fulton County Court House Complex. Disaster
recovery Centers in Georgia provide a central location for storm and
flood affected residents find help. George Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- This news media telecommunication vehicle is on
site at the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) as reporters speak
with FEMA and other partnes inside. George Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center many
flood affected residents are present. Disaster Recovery Centers provide
a central location for people needing disaster service agencies. George
Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC)
FEMA PIO Jim Homstad speaks on camera with a news crew. FEMA PIO's give
correct, appropriate information to the public through the media. George
Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC)
FEMA PIO Jeff Welsh and SBA PIO Jack Camp provide information to State
Representative Alisha T. Morgan(Dis. 39). FEMA and SBA PIOs provide
correct disaster recovery information directly to community leaders as
well as to the media for residents affected by recent severe storms and
flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Cente r(DRC)
FEMA PIO Jim Homstad speaks with media about FEMA services. FEMA is here
due to recent severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- The Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is
open to provide flood affected residents a concentration of disaster
agency services. FEMA is here as result of severe storms and flooding.
George Armstrong/FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- FEMA PIO's from left, Jeff Welsh, Jim Homstad, and
Tim Tyson prepare to meet the media as the GEMA/FEMA Cobb County
Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today. FEMA is here as result of
severe storm and flooding. George Armstrong/ FEMA
Austell, GA,
September 25, 2009 -- This sign is placed at an intersection near the
Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help flood affected
residents find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA
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