With the approach of Hurricane Gustav to the Texas coast, the Coast Guard is preparing to respond in any way necessary.
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posted by DHS @ 2:52 PM
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U.S. Northern Command is coordinating defense support of civil authority’s emergency response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav’s landfall in the Southern United States. Read More
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posted by DHS @ 2:50 PM
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The Small Business Administration is not a first responder agency, but given the critical role SBA plays in economic recovery, we are actively and closely engaged in preparation activities with FEMA and other State and Federal entities.
Labels: Gustav, U.S. Small Business Administration
posted by DHS @ 2:48 PM
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is the leading agency providing post-disaster recovery loans tohomeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses of all sizes.The potential for devastating damage to the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Gustav has elicited a strong andproactive response from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The agency is prepared to undertake amulti-faceted, aggressive approach in response to the catastrophe, providing millions of dollars of reliefand many other types of essential support to the victims of the disaster.
Labels: Gustav, U.S. Small Business Administration
posted by DHS @ 2:45 PM
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Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for Alabama. Read More
posted by DHS @ 2:42 PM
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The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 29, 2008, and continuing.
posted by DHS @ 2:34 PM
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The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 28, 2008, and continuing.
posted by DHS @ 2:32 PM
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The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with a variety of federal agencies and voluntary organizations to support state and local authorities in their early response to Hurricane Gustav.
posted by DHS @ 2:29 PM
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The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced it has established a toll-free assistance hotline number (1-800-307-8298) for current and retired Federal employees and annuitants who may be impacted by the hurricane in the Gulf Coast area. Read More
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posted by DHS @ 10:47 AM
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today issued two open letters to all federal firearms licensees (or licensed gun dealers) and federal explosives licensees and permittees with recommendations to store and secure inventories in preparation for natural disasters, such as hurricanes making landfall in their vicinities. Read More
Labels: Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives, Gustav, Tobacco
posted by DHS @ 2:25 PM
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USCIS prepares for hurricanes and tropical storms by temporarily closing offices, if necessary, in the projected path of any storm.
posted by DHS @ 2:21 PM
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El USCIS se prepara para la llegada de huracanes y tormentas tropicales cerrando temporalmente sus oficinas a lo largo de la ruta proyectada de cualquier tormenta, si es que existe peligro inminente. Leer Más
Labels: español, Gustav, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
posted by DHS @ 2:19 PM
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The ICE New Orleans Office of Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) has temporarily evacuated all detainees from the South Louisiana Correctional Center and the Orleans Parish prison. The evacuation is a precautionary measure due to the proximity of Tropical Storm Gustav. Read More
posted by DHS @ 2:17 PM
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Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for Louisiana.
posted by DHS @ 2:16 PM
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The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27, 2008, and continuing.
posted by DHS @ 2:15 PM
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El administrador de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos anunció hoy, que a partir del 27 de agosto de 2008, la ayuda federal estará disponible para complementar los esfuerzos estatales y locales debido a las condiciones de emergencia que pudieran resultar por el paso del huracán Gustav.
Labels: español, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gustav
posted by DHS @ 2:14 PM
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The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27, 2008, and continuing.
posted by DHS @ 2:13 PM
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As states along the Gulf Coast begin voluntary evacuations and other activities in advance of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make landfall in the region over Labor Day Weekend, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the extensive support activities of numerous federal agencies in support of state actions. Read More
posted by DHS @ 2:11 PM
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As Tropical Storm Gustav gains strength and approaches the Gulf Coast, about 3,000 Louisiana citizen-soldiers and -airmen have been activated in support of emergency operations and are prepared to support civil missions and assist with various needs and emergencies expected to arise across the state.
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posted by DHS @ 2:09 PM
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As Hurricane Gustav moves closer to landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean fuel requirements for 16 parishes in the state of Louisiana until Sept. 8, 2008.
Labels: Environmental Protection Agency, Gustav
posted by DHS @ 2:06 PM
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U.S. Northern Command is deploying unique military capabilities as part of its defense support to civil authority’s emergency response efforts in preparation for Tropical Storm Gustav’s landfall in the Southern U.S. Read More
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posted by DHS @ 2:05 PM
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Real-time flooding and storm surge information is available as Tropical Storm Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast by visiting the interactive US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Hazards Map. Read More
Labels: Gustav, U.S. Geological Survey
posted by DHS @ 10:41 AM
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists will be installing rapidly-deployable mobile gages and storm-surge sensors to prepare for Tropical Storm Gustav. These temporary devices are installed just hours before an impending storm and provide additional real-time monitoring data in critical areas needed for effective forecasting and emergency response. Read More
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posted by DHS @ 3:47 PM
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will travel today to Baton Rouge where he will visit the Joint Field Office and meet with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on Tropical Storm Gustav preparations. Read More
Labels: Department of Homeland Security, Gustav
posted by DHS @ 2:02 PM
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The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the plans and preparatory activities of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Gustav appears likely return to hurricane strength and then to strike the Gulf Coast states as early as Monday morning. Read More
posted by DHS @ 1:54 PM
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La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional está coordinando planes y numerosas actividades de preparación en estrecha comunicación con los oficiales tribales, locales y estatales según la Tormenta Tropical Gustav parece retornar a su intensidad de huracán con posibilidades de impactar la Costa del Golfo tan pronto como la mañana del lunes.
Labels: español, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gustav
posted by DHS @ 1:45 PM
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Thousands of National Guard troops are mobilizing as Tropical Storm Gustav moves toward the Gulf Coast, where it is expected to make landfall within days as a Category 3 hurricane. Read More
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posted by DHS @ 1:38 PM
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The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating plans and preparatory activities of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Gustav threatens to return to hurricane strength prior to impacting Gulf Coast states. Read More
posted by DHS @ 2:27 PM
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As Tropical Storm Gustav makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) reminds Gulf Coast region residents about the importance of taking precautionary measures to prepare for an emergency situation or evacuation before Gustav approaches our shores. Read More
posted by DHS @ 1:25 PM
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