tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18042392622430272622008-09-15T12:55:31.303-04:00Federal Hurricane NewsroomA consolidated newsroom for federal press releases and announcements providing information and resources for hurricane preparedness, response and recovery. Maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-47670274224214056742008-09-15T10:30:00.001-04:002008-09-15T11:29:49.082-04:00Kearsarge Delivers More Relief Supplies to HaitiThe amphibious ship USS Kearsarge delivered an estimated 114 metric tons of disaster relief supplies Sept. 12 as it continued its logistical support to remote communities in Haiti affected by recent tropical storms and Hurricane Ike. Read More.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-16843677922399569612008-09-15T09:28:00.000-04:002008-09-15T09:29:18.139-04:00CBP Continues Hurricane Ike Response in the Houston AreaU.S Customs and Border Protection continues its response to the aftermath of Hurricane Ike by conducting damage assessment missions and recovery efforts as part of the federal government’s support to the Texas Task Force. Read More.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-15750978410980373592008-09-14T16:23:00.001-04:002008-09-14T16:25:05.393-04:00Coast Guard Continues Response to Hurricane IkeKATY, Texas - The Coast Guard rescued 95 people yesterday as part of post-Hurricane Ike operatikons. In addition, 103 were brought to safety on Friday afternoon by helicopter crews from The Coast Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas Task 1, and the California Air National Guard before the hurricane hit. The Coast Guard is continuing its responses to Hurricane Ike on Sunday. Assessment teams, DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-79209011774634299602008-09-14T10:59:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:01:34.146-04:00After Ike: Federal Support For Essential Missions ContinuesThe Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the joint efforts of federal, tribal, state and local partners as they work to help those hurt or put at risk by the passage of Hurricane Ike. President George W. Bush declared major disasters in Texas and Louisiana, making available federal funds to assist individuals and communities in their DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-53811885552756935162008-09-14T10:31:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:32:01.421-04:00U.S. Northern Command continues response to Hurricane Ike’s aftermathU.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense support to FEMA, state and local response following Hurricane Ike’s landfall in Texas. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-55898386987003029522008-09-14T10:29:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:30:29.595-04:00Special Boat Operators ready to respond to Hurricane Ike relief effortsNearly 50 Naval Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) from Special Boat Team 22 and the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) are standing by with eight Patrol Boats Light (PBL) at England Air Force Base to assist as called upon to perform search and rescue or clean-up operations. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-44257029491062199442008-09-14T10:28:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:29:30.676-04:00Air Cav. sends relief in response of Hurricane Ike aftermathPilots and crew chiefs loaded up two CH-47F Chinook helicopters with food, water and supplies in an effort to lessen the strain caused by Hurricane Ike. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-91556869460826828612008-09-14T09:48:00.001-04:002008-09-15T09:50:03.237-04:00Texas Guardsmen Focus on Rescue Missions in Ike’s WakeSearch and rescue missions began immediately in areas of Texas left in Hurricane Ike's trail and continue to be the main focus of relief efforts, a Texas National Guard spokesperson told American Forces Press Service today by phone. Read More.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-68176798329864088722008-09-14T09:40:00.001-04:002008-09-15T09:42:14.542-04:00President to Tour Hurricane Ike 's Devastation in TexasPresident Bush announced that he would be heading to Texas Tuesday to see the first-hand damages left by Hurricane Ike. Read More.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-8233459087985278622008-09-14T09:35:00.000-04:002008-09-15T09:36:51.429-04:00CDC Responds to Hurricane 2008 SeasonCDC is working with state and local governments, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other federal agencies to help communities recover from Hurricane Ike, which made landfall this past weekend. Read More.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-51418026023542070942008-09-13T22:58:00.003-04:002008-09-13T23:05:31.995-04:00Coast Guard Post-Ike Houston Overflight An HU-25 Falcon ATC Moblie post Hurricane Ike overflight of Houston and surrounding area. Download video at USCG.MIL.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-46207562464734241732008-09-13T21:40:00.001-04:002008-09-13T21:40:52.373-04:00President Declares Major Disaster For LouisianaFederal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Louisiana to help people and communities recover from the area affected by Hurricane Ike beginning on September 11, 2008, and continuing. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-57429985782402778972008-09-13T21:38:00.000-04:002008-09-13T21:39:49.775-04:00Federal Aid Programs For Louisiana Disaster RecoveryKey federal disaster aid programs can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Louisiana. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-83988803258863649842008-09-13T21:37:00.000-04:002008-09-13T21:38:30.730-04:00Evacuees Cautioned Not to Re-Enter Damage Areas PrematurelyEmergency management officials are appealing to residents of Texas and Louisiana who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Ike's landfall to stay put. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-38475407868797803452008-09-13T21:35:00.001-04:002008-09-13T21:37:15.676-04:00Federal Aid Programs For Texas Disaster RecoveryKey federal disaster aid programs can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Texas. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-57021267223909381922008-09-13T20:39:00.001-04:002008-09-13T20:40:32.203-04:00CBP Poised to Support Ike Rescue and Recovery OperationsU.S Customs and Border Protection is poised to conduct life-saving and damage assessment missions as part of the federal government’s support to Texas’ Hurricane Ike response and recovery operations. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-49512584899162789032008-09-13T20:09:00.001-04:002008-09-13T20:10:55.346-04:00President Bush Discusses Hurricane IkePresident Bush discusses the federal response to Hurricane Ike. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-40373703406443844442008-09-13T20:07:00.001-04:002008-09-13T23:13:51.864-04:00CBP Supports Hurricane Ike Relief EffortsCBP air interdiction agents prepare the unmanned aircraft for flights over the Texas Gulf Coast to survey damaged caused by Hurricane Ike. Get hi-res photo.DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-1628507779944623482008-09-13T19:12:00.003-04:002008-09-13T19:17:09.817-04:00Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Other Federal Officials on Hurricane IkeSecretary Chertoff, FEMA Administrator Paulison, Rear Admiral Castillo, the Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard for Respons, and Kevin Colton of the Department of Energy describe the effects of Hurricane Ike, which have been felt as far away as eastern Louisiana and Mississippi and down the Texas coast. Read moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-30412538787351680142008-09-13T16:27:00.000-04:002008-09-14T16:41:28.573-04:00HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana Following Hurricane Ike’s LandfallHHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today declared a public health emergency to ensure that individuals, including those enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in Louisiana, continue to receive their health care items and services. The declaration follows one made on Thursday to cover Texas. “Louisiana has felt the impact of Hurricane Gustav and now DHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-24714189341010029232008-09-13T16:06:00.000-04:002008-09-13T16:07:35.912-04:00President Declares Major Disaster For TexasThe 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 Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, local and tribal recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7, 2008, and continuing. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-58925334316882256702008-09-13T10:26:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:28:00.555-04:0023rd Wing deploys rescue forces for Hurricane Ike responseAs Hurricane Ike approached the Texas coast, the 23rd Wing began moving units on Sept. 11 to pre-stage for rapid rescue relief operations. The 23rd Wing is the only active-duty combat search and rescue wing in the Air Force. Units from the wing's two rescue groups, the 347th Rescue Group here and the 563rd RQG co-located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Nellis AFB, Nev., were responsible for moreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-36857647742655622012008-09-13T10:25:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:25:48.343-04:00Rescue personnel fly first flights from RandolphThree HH-60 Pave Hawks and aircrews belonging to the 331st Air Expeditionary Group took off from here earlier the afternoon of Sept. 13 carrying search and rescue personnel to the Galveston, Texas, area in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-57066433217063057452008-09-13T10:23:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:24:40.160-04:00U.S. Northern Command provides additional support in wake of Hurricane IkeU.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense support to FEMA, state and local response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike’s landfall in Texas. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804239262243027262.post-31945372076455556542008-09-13T10:22:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:23:14.245-04:00Task Force Ike rolls out for hurricane supportIn the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Task Force Ike is sending personnel and supplies from Kelly Air Force Base to aid in disaster relief throughout the hurricane-affected areas along the Texas coast. Read MoreDHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02207510939887709517noreply@blogger.com