Craig Fugate, Nicole Lurie, and David Hanell talked about the needs and care of children in preparation, response to, and recovery from disasters. They also talked about a report to the pres…
538 viewsThe American Red Cross hosted a day-long conference on the use of the Internet and social media in emergency communications. Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management A…
648 viewsFEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local officials testified on possible changes to the Stafford Act, the law that governs federal disaster response. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relie…
509 viewsCraig Fugate briefed reporters and answered questions about emergency relief efforts following flooding in Tennessee and Midwest tornadoes. Following his remarks, Robert Gibbs spoke to repor…
8,845 viewsDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, after touring the flooded area, gave an update on the Tennessee flooding and the efforts of FEMA to help those affected.
102 viewsThe Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on proposals that would revise the national flood insurance program. Witnesses tes…
1,083 viewsCraig Fugate talked about the function, budget, and oversight of FEMA, (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), and how the agency has changed since Hurricane Katrina. After he left, the r…
312 viewsWitnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.
159 viewsWitnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.
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