Current Storms:

Hurricane Ike

National Hurricane Center

Central Pacific Hurricane Center

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

• USDA offices in Houston and coastal areas of Texas will be closed on Friday, September 12, 2008, with the exception of essential and emergency staff
• Safe Food Handling: Preparing for a Weather Emergency
• September 1, 2006 Public Emergency for Severe Weather in the National Capitol Region from the Federal Protective Service
• Information for Hurricane Volunteers
• OPM Handbook on Pay & Leave Benefits in Emergency Situations
• Office of Personnel Management Memorandum - HR Flexibilities Available to Assist Federal Employees Affected by Severe Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
• USDA Employee Assistance Program Information

• USDA PROVIDES $75.7 MILLION IN EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM AID FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
• Food Safety Practices Critical Part of Hurricane Awareness-June 6, 2006

• American Red Cross of the DC Area
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management
• Maryland Emergency Management Agency
• District of Columbia Emergency Preparedness Web Page
• Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

• Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities