Preparations for Hurricane Rita Shift into High Gear
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Rita and making continuous preparations for the storm. FEMA again reminds residents in Florida and the Gulf Coast states to pay close attention to Hurricane Rita and to listen to local officials and follow their instructions.
"President Bush has issued an emergency declaration in Florida per the request of the Governor," said Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison. "FEMA is pre-positioning rescue personnel and commodities in Florida and we are working very closely with all of our federal, state, and local partners." (More Information)
More Information:
- Are You Ready? Guide -- Hurricanes
- Preparing a disaster kit
- Hurricane Preparedness Tip Sheet
(PDF 142KB, TXT 6KB) - Read the survey of coastal residents not prepared for hurricanes
(PDF 58KB, TXT 20KB)
- Hurricane Information
- Did you know one of the biggest hazards of hurricanes is flooding?
Flood insurance information - Homeland Security Urges Preparedness as Rita Threatens
- Florida State Officials Urge Preparedness
- Alabamians Urged to Prepare
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