FEMA and Partners Respond to Hurricane Florence
Hurricane
"This is going to be a long duration, frustrating event; we won't be able to fix the broken infrastructure while the storm is under way. But we are going to be there to support all those who need us," said FEMA Administrator
Residents in
* Text, don't call. During an emergency, phones lines may be overwhelmed. To let your loved ones know you are safe, send a text instead.
* Save power. If the power goes out, turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment, or electronics. Power may return with momentary "surges" or "spikes" that can cause damage. Only use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery outdoors and away from windows.
* Let first responders do their job. Stay off the roads, beaches, and waterways. Use VHF
Federal Activities as of
* FEMA Incident Management Assistance Teams are at state emergency operations centers in the Carolinas,
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* Additional mobile communications resources are pre-positioned in
* The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is working closely with Insurance Commissioners in
* The NFIP held preparation calls with all NFIP Write Your Own private-sector partners to ensure they help deliver customer-centric claims service on the NFIP's behalf. Partners reported they have nearly 3,000 flood-certified adjusters ready to respond to Hurricane Florence.
FEMA Logistics and Commodities Movements
* The private sector is the first source for goods in the potentially affected areas. When their supply chain is disrupted, or stores are unable to open, then state, local and voluntary agencies will provide needed supplies.
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* More than 14,000 people spent Wednesday night in over 200
* More than 1,500 disaster workers are on the ground to help and additional volunteers are being mobilized now in case they are needed.
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* Since Tuesday, more than 1.8 million weather alerts have been sent through
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* 180 additional AmeriCorps members serving with
* These expertly trained crews provide support for shelter operations, call centers, volunteer and donation management, muck and gut operations, blue-roof tarping, debris cleanup, and other services. Working with local partners, CNCS is also surveying current on-the-ground
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* USNORTHCOM has available amphibious ships USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Arlington (LPD 24), along with embarked elements of the
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* USACE has deployed 85 personnel and seven Deployable Tactical Operations Center Vehicles to assist with communication capabilities.
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* Crews will begin working as soon as it is safe to do so, though power restoration may take several days or even more in some areas.
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* Plant procedures require operators to shut down the reactor before hurricane-force winds arrive on site. The
* The NRC's resident inspectors at each plant have completed reviews of storm preparations by the licensees. Additional inspectors and staff are at potentially affected plants and state emergency operations centers.
* The NRC activated its Region II Incident Response Center in
* On Thursday, the
* The EPA Oil Program contacted 25 coastal
* EPA staff are compiling a list of Superfund sites in
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* HHS now has more than 500 medical personnel pre-positioned from the
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Customs and Border Protection
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* An initial cadre from the Special Operations Detachment Unit, which includes EMT-certified Border Patrol Search,
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* USCG deployed 13 Incident Management Assistance Team members to
* USCG search and rescue surge aircraft are at the air station in
* USCG Deployable Specialized Forces are setting up across the
* Elements of the USCG Maritime Safety and Security Teams, Tactical Law Enforcement Teams, Incident Management Assist Team, and National Strike Force are deploying to pre-stage in areas from
* 58 Maritime Security and Safety Team personnel, including four response boats and crews are pre-staged in
* USCG deployed 17 National Strike Force members deployed to
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* In addition to storm-tide sensors, 25 rapid deployment gauges were installed at critical locations that may be impacted by storm surge or floodwaters, but where the
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* Staffers from the Service and other agencies will make rescue operations for communities their first priority, and will be securing and repairing the infrastructure of the national wildlife refuge system.
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* As part of its commitment to state and local partners facing a serious impact by Hurricane Florence,
* Seven underwater "Hurricane Gliders" were deployed by the
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* Published usa.gov/hurricane-florence and gobierno.usa.gov/huracan-florence as central hubs for communication efforts on what federal government is doing in response to Hurricane Florence.
* Updated our Tips for Preparing Published in English and Spanish - Highlights staying safe, preparing for power outages, and communicating with friends and family.
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