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Head of the U.S. Agency for International Development Brian Atwood described the devastation in Central America caused by Hurricane Mitch and then described the efforts being taken to…

FEMA Director James Lee Witt talked about how FEMA is preparing for disasters before they strike. He stated that FEMA is trying to do more for the prevention of disasters. After his…

Mr. Witt spoke about the property damage and flood potential caused by Hurricane Georges in the Florida Keys. After his prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience.

Cabinet members spoke to reporters about their meeting with the president following the Independent Counsel’s report to Congress which alleged that President Clinton had committed…

Federal Emergency Management Agency Director James Lee Witt talked to reporters about that residents on the coast are allowed to return to their homes, now that Hurricane Bonnie has…

James Lee Witt, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director, told the media that Hurricane Bonnie is moving away from the coast and should no longer cause flooding in the U.S. Larry…

Mr. Witt, Mr. Carden, and Mr. Baughman, talked with reporters about rainfall amounts and flooding damage on the East coast from Hurricane Bonnie.

Mr. Witt talked with reporters of planned financial assistance and Red Cross relief efforts for states hit by Hurricane Bonnie and potentially by Hurricane Danielle. They discussed aid to…

Mr. James Lee Witt and Mr. Bruce Baughman updated viewers at FEMA on the damage from Hurricane Bonnie as it traveled along the east coast.

James Lee Witt, Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, spoke on damage to the East Coast from Hurricane Bonnie, and the expected duration of the storm.

Mr. Witt talked about the tornado damage in South Dakota, and other disasters. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Mr. Witt answered media questions about the recent tornado in Spencer, SD, and discussed the possibility of federal disaster assistance to that area. He also talked about the earthquake in…

Subcommittee members heard testimony from Director James Witt on the president’s 1999 budget request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Director Witt testified about agency needs…

This portion of the Washington Journal focused on disaster relief efforts following the El Nino storms.

President Clinton attended this roundtable discussion on disaster prevention in the wake of mud slides and flooding caused by the weather pattern known as El Nino. Residents and state and…