Archive for July, 2009

Disaster Assistance Directorate (DAD) leadership team at first all-hands meeting (ID: 41599)

Washington, DC, July 9, 2009 — The team of disaster Assistance Directorate (DAD) poses after the first all hands meeting led by newly installed Director Elizabeth Zimmerman (center), flanked by (left to right) Dean Webster, James Walke, Lou Botta, Curtis Carleton, Berl Jones, and Tod Wells.

fema Administrator Fugate at Region IV Meeting (ID: 41610)
Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2009 — fema Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks to approximately 150 staff of fema Region IV. Mr. Fugate is sharing his vision for fema under his direction. George Armstrong/fema

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Two Weeks Left To Register For Disaster Assistance

BISMARCK, N.D. — Only two weeks remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from spring and summer severe weather and flooding to apply for disaster assistance.

Driving, Breast Feeding, and Talking on the Phone in the News
This week’s midweek look at EMS news for Paramedics, EMTs and other medical providers in the emergency services starts off with a crazy driving story with some audio of the police radio report on a woman breast feeding while driving. Other news includes a look at a neat promotion and service to the EMS and hospital employees from a Tax Prep company, plus a paramedic who loses his thumb to an attacker as thanks for intervening in a domestic dispute. Visit The MedicCast Podcast Site Now! Thank you to www.lexi.com/mediccast for sponsoring the show this week.  Visit the link above for an opportunity to win a free ipod touch or Lexi-Comp software.

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Israeli Defense Forces Home Front Command (IDF/HFC) Meets with F (ID: 41560)

Washington, DC, June 30, 2009 — fema Administer Craig Fugate (r) and Timothy Manning, fema‘s Deputy Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate (right of the Administrator), meeting with IDF/HFC members (left to right) COL Nadav Padan, IDF Military Attache (Israeli Embassy, Washington), MG Yair Golan, Commander of IDF Home Front Command, MAJ Chezy Deutsch, IDF/HFC Director of International Relations, and COL Yariv Sandalon, IDF/HFC J-3 discussing emergency management issues. Mike Moore/fema

Director Elizabeth Zimmerman addresses an all hands meeting in Washington, D.C. (ID: 41600)
Washington, DC, July 9, 2009 — Newly appointed disaster Assistance Directorate (DAD) Director Elizabeth Zimmerman speaking to a full auditorium filled with DAD team members in Washington and via teleconference regional DAD teams across the country – flanked by DAD leadership members James Walke (L) and Curtis Carleton (r). Mike Moore/fema

Your Home Has Never Flooded? The Preferred Risk Policy May Be For You
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many West Virginia residents are indifferent to the need to purchase flood insurance because their home or rental property has never flooded. If this is your experience and you live in a low- to moderate-risk area, signing up for an inexpensive Preferred Risk Policy under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the thing to do now.

FCO explains temorary housing program (ID: 41544)
Taylorville, WV, June 25, 2009 — DR 1838 Federal Coordinating Officer Greg Eaton explains fema‘s temporary housing program at a news conference on completion of the first community housing site near Taylorville following the Mother’s Day flooding. Louis Sohn/fema

fema Administrator W. Craig Fugate visits NOAA in Boulder (ID: 41620)
Boulder, CO, July 16, 2009 — fema Administrator W. Craig Fugate (left center) listens to a briefing by program Coordinator Bill Murtagh at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), David Skaggs Research Center. Forecaster Larry Combs is at the console. NOAA photograph/ Will von Dauster

fema multimedia workshop in Washington, DC (ID: 41624)
Washington, DC, June 10, 2009 — Michael Moore and Mike McCormack train on video software at the first fema multimedia workshop at fema Headquarters. fema brought videographers into the training so they could learn new methods of story telling and keep up with the expansion of the use of social media tools. fema/Bill Koplitz

fema Administrator at Region IV Meeting (ID: 41607)
Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2009 — fema Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks to approximately 150 staff of fema Region IV. Mr. Fugate is sharing his vision for fema under his direction. George Armstrong/fema

fema Public Assistance Program Reimburses State $8.2 Million: More To Come
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W. Va. — The early May storms that resulted in a Federal disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia caused damage to public facilities as well as homes and businesses. Following a request by Governor Joe Manchin and damage assessments by the State and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) the Federal Public Assistance program has to date, obligated more than $8.2 million in grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures, repair of road systems and bridges, and parks and recreational facilities.

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International company seeks home based data entry typists to type data (1335)

International company seeks home based data entry typists to type data (1335) online for thie clients. Earn 20 cents – $1 for each and every form filled. No selling or recruting Positions available worldwide For details visit http://ozdataentry……

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FEMA Brings Rebuilding Advice To Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Many Kentuckians are seeking ways to prevent losses from future flooding and severe storms. Over the past several weeks, more than 13,000 have stopped by to ask for advice and information at Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) Community Education Outreach centers inside Lowe s stores.

National Arson Awareness Week, 3-9 May 2009
SEATTLE, Wash. — Next week (3-9 May 2009) is National Arson Awareness Week, and the U.S. Fire Administration has partnered up with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms; the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and the International Association of Arson Investigators to educate the public on arson hazards. This year’s theme will focus on Arson for Profit, and according to fema Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger, arson for profit is more than insurance fraud—it can turn deadly.

Federal Aid Programs for Tennessee disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee.

Federal disaster Assistance To Kentucky Exceeds $16 Million
FRANKFORT, Ky. — More than $16 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved to aid Kentuckians affected by May’s severe storms and flooding.

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New Web Service Helps Medicare Beneficiaries With Limited Means

Pre-Boomer Lifestyle on the Mexican Riviera
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At Last – The Truth About Vitamins.
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Fewer High School Students Engage in health Risk Behaviors; Racial and Ethnic Differences Persist
Fewer U.S. high school students are engaging in health risk behaviors compared to their counterparts from 15 years ago, according to the 2005 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

disaster Recovery Center To Open In Jasper County Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies (fema and SEMA) will open a disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Joplin Thursday, July 2 for people affected by the May 8 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

Learn More About Plans in Your Area
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President Declares Major disaster for Kansas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of April 25 to May 16, 2009.

disaster Recovery Center To Open In Polk County Wednesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies (fema and SEMA) will open a disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bolivar Wednesday, July 8 from 1 to 7 p.m. for people affected by the May 8 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

Types of Retirement Accounts
Do you like to know that you are secure in your future? Learn how to invest for the future and for retirement. Teen Birth Rate Rises for First Time in 14 Years The teen birth rate in the United States rose in 2006 for the first time since 1991, and unmarried childbearing also [...]

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Arkansas Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Major disaster Declaration number 1834 declared on Apr 27, 2009

President Declares Major disaster For New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 11-31, 2008.

Regional Infrastructure Report Cards
There have been two recent additions to the ranks of the regional Report Cards: California and North Carolina. In the last half of September ASCE Sections from these two states released their regional Report Cards bringing the total number of state or regional Report Cards to nineteen. In this podcast we have roundtable discussions with some of the members that were involved in these great efforts. Listen in as we discuss grades, what they mean and how the Report Cards were received by local communities and media.

disaster Recovery Centers will remain open on Monday
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) announced today that the disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will remain open Monday, January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day Holiday.

Alabama Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds
Major disaster Declaration number 1836 declared on May 08, 2009

Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Major disaster Declaration number 1845 declared on Jun 16, 2009

Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, and Straight-line Winds
Major disaster Declaration number 1842 declared on Jun 03, 2009

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FEMA Funding Reaches Over $5 Million For December Ice Storm Recovery

HOLYOKE, MA. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) has now obligated in excess of $5 million to reimburse seven Massachusetts counties for the eligible costs associated with their response to the December 11, 2008 ice storm.

Ice Storm Aid to New Hampshire Reaches $10 Million
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — More than $10 million in federal aid has been disbursed to help New Hampshire communities recover from last December’s ice storm after the presidential disaster declaration on January 2 made all ten counties eligible for federal assistance.

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Converts To SBA Disaster Loan Center

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A disaster Recovery Center (DRC), opened to help those affected by the severe storms and flooding of May 6-8, will convert to a disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Kentucky disaster Recovery Centers Open During Holiday
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The two disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Kentucky, located in Jackson and Pikeville, will remain open July 3 and 4 to help Kentuckians with questions related to the May storms and flooding disaster. However, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Langley, Booneville and Belfry will be closed on those days.

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Dozier Elementary Safeguards Next Generation

ERATH, La. — While Rita-related repair work to restore Dozier Elementary School is currently underway, residents of Vermilion Parish may also notice a new addition to the school’s campus. A five-foot floodwall is being built around the facility, thanks to the school board’s smart planning and a recent federal grant, announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA).

The Barometer Bob Show Hurricane Ike Special
We discussed Hurricane Ike. My guests were kelly and Melanie from HurricaneBuddy.Com. Check it out! We weer also expecting a call from Dr. Steve Lyons. he was evidently unable to call in due to his ques for the camera. Hurricane Ike is a large hurricane and will affect a large portion of the Gulf Coast beginning on Friday. If you were told to evauate, then you should have done so. Hurricane Buddy :: A matching site to evacuate to your Hurricane Buddy home. File Download (180:00 min / 41 MB)

Hurricane Preparedness Week May 29, 2009
My guest Lew Fincher from HurricaneConsulting.Net and TropicalTerrorist.Com has been reschedlued for June 4th, 2009. I discussed Preparedness. Your disaster plan, kit, evacuation routes. You must have all of these included in your family or buisness hurricane plan. I also talked about the National Hurricane Survival Initative’s Mason-Dixon Poll. Again, I am amazed by how unprepared people are that live along the coast.File Download (120:00 min / 28 MB)

Hurricane Hollow’s Eye on the Storm June 1, 2008 Broadcast
My guests were, Mike Wacht, Assistant Project manager for Global-5.Com and the Florida 511 Traffic Information Portal. Also, Gary Padgett from the Tropical Cyclone Summeries. Great Show, we also hosted our Studio Cam during the live broadcast.File Download (180:00 min / 40 MB)

Flood Insurance Funds Available To Raise Or Relocate
TEXAS CITY, Texas — Flood-stricken Texans living in high-risk flood areas, also known as special flood hazard areas, who have the foresight to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) may be eligible for coverage under their policy for increased cost of compliance to help cover the cost of elevating, demolishing or relocating their homes or businesses out of the floodplain in the event of a future flood event.

The Barometer Bob Show for June 5, 2008
My guest was Art Carlson 7 time Emmy Award winner, from Ron Sachs Communications and the National Hurricane Survival Initiative. We spoke about the video that you can watch on 55 television stations, and what needs to be done to be prepared for the hurricane season. We also discussed the Mason-Dixon Poll. Why are people not heeding the warnings to be prepared? The National Hurricane Survival Initiative :: 2008 Hurricane Awareness Poll Results :: File Download (120:00 min / 27 MB)

Missourians Urged To Register For disaster Assistance
Jefferson City, Mo. — Residents in 28 counties who suffered property damage or loss from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 8 16 can register for federal disaster assistance.

Hurricane Awareness Week for May 26, 2008
My guest was Jamie Rhome, Hurricane Specialist from the National Hurricae Center. We discussed Storm Surge as well as other items concerning Hurricane Preparedness. Callers, questions from Storm Chat. Tuesday night my guest will be Bob Breck from WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans, La.File Download (180:00 min / 40 MB)

The Barometer Bob Show for June 11, 2009
My guest was Kelly Sedwick from HurricaneBuddy.Com. We talked about the free service provided by the site, and how you can make new friends and have a buddy to be ready for the 2009 Hurricane Season. We also spoke with John Wilbanks from Portlight.Org. They are in Holly Hill, Fla helping people affected but the floods. Buy a T-Shirt from Portlight.Org and help them raise the funds to help more people. We gave away a AquaPod Kit to Hurr789, congratulations. Hurricane Buddy.Com :: Portlight Strategies, Inc :: Helping those in need File Download (120:00 min / 28 MB)

The Barometer Bob Show for August 7, 2008
We discussed the GFS verses the MRF. The tropics, CSU and NOAA’s Hurricane Season updates. Weather news. We had a few callers, thank you. next week Rob Macedo from the Ham Radio VOIP Network.File Download (120:00 min / 27 MB)

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