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Important Update from FEMA about Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall by early evening near the New Jersey-Delaware border. Forecasts from the …

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 29, 2012 at 6:36pm — No Comments

FEMA Urges Residents to Follow Directions of Local Officials

WASHINGTON - At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the federal government's assistance and preparations to support states affected by Hurricane Sandy. Today, the President joined an operations briefing at the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA Headquarters in Washington D.C. During the briefing the President received an update on preparedness activities underway from Administrator Craig Fugate and FEMA Regional…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 28, 2012 at 6:52pm — No Comments

FEMA, FCC Announce Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System

Similar to local Emergency Alert System tests, this test is scheduled for November 9, 2011

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The national test will occur on Wednesday, November 9 at 9 a.m.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 4, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

FEMA Issues Safety Tips for Weathering the Storm

WASHINGTON - As Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina and continues to move up the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working closely with states in the storm's projected path to ensure they have the resources they need to respond. FEMA officials are urging residents and businesses to listen to the instructions of their local officials, closely follow news and weather reports, and evacuate, if told…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 27, 2011 at 3:12pm — No Comments

FEMA App and Text Message Updates

As Hurricane…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 26, 2011 at 2:34pm — No Comments

FEMA Urges East Coast Residents to Be Prepared

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Hurricane Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in East Coast states to take steps now to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and severe weather. Visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov for helpful tips on preparing for hurricanes, flash flooding and other disasters.

According to the…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 24, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

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