Napolitano: FEMA to stay in DHS
The News Review:
- Napolitano: FEMA to stay in DHS
- Governor Crist Hosts Hurricane Conference Promoting Preparedness
- MR-G flooding suit in judge’s hands
- Hurricane Ike might have spawned mini-baby boom
- Apparent Tornado Strikes Anadarko
Napolitano: FEMA to stay in DHS
Federal Times
“It is my position it is the position of the administration that FEMA should remain in the Department of Homeland Security” Napolitano told the House Homeland Security Committee. FEMA had been an independent agency before the 2003 creation of DHS and after its beleaguered response to Hurricane Katrina some members of Congress had pushed to separate FEMA from DHS’s bureaucracy. Napolitano had shied away from stating her position on the issue at previous congressional hearings deferring to the president. “Today’s FEMA is not the same agency it was in 2005.
Governor Crist Hosts Hurricane Conference Promoting Preparedness
Chipley Florida nline Newspaper – Foster Folly News
During the event Governor Crist praised the commitment of emergency responders to public service and presented awards to individuals and organizations whose hurricane preparedness efforts helped protect Floridians. “Florida’s emergency management leaders demonstrate the best qualities of a public servant through their tireless and year-round commitment to protecting Florida’s families” said Governor Crist. “Each hurricane season I witness firsthand their dedicated efforts to help not only fellow Floridians but also disaster victims across the Southeast. ” Each year the Governor’s Hurricane Conference promotes preparedness and recognizes distinguished public service among emergency managers and volunteer organizations. In anticipation of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season Governor Crist emphasized that the safety of Floridians is always his top priority. In addition to organizing a family disaster kit Governor Crist encourages families to develop a disaster plan. Details should include how to protect your home where to go if ordered to evacuate and what items to take with you such as insurance policies and other important documents.
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MR-G flooding suit in judge’s hands
The Times-Picayune – NLA.com
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Hurricane Ike might have spawned mini-baby boom
Houston Chronicle
Many people were stranded at home with no electricity for days or even weeks after Ike slammed Southeast Texas on Sept. 13 and several obstetrical practices associated with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas say they’re expecting a mini-baby boom.
Apparent Tornado Strikes Anadarko
KKC
Several structures lost roofs in the high winds that battered the town southwest of klahoma City late last night. At the time officials weren’t sure if a tornado swept through town or if the damage might have been done by very high straightline winds. This morning experts say it appears to be the work of a tornado. Fortunately there were no srious injuries in and around Anadarko but most of the city remains without power.