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555 Dirksen Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Ph: 202.224.6342
Fax: 202.224.1100
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Raleigh Office:
310 New Bern Avenue
Suite 122
Raleigh, NC 27601
Ph: 919.856.4630
Toll Free: 866.420.6083
Fax: 919.856.4053
Salisbury Office:
225 North Main Street
Suite 304
Salisbury, NC 28144
Ph: 704.633.5011
Toll Free: 866.420.6084
Fax: 704.633.2937
Western Office:
401 North Main Street
Suite 200
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Ph: 828.698.3747
Fax: 828.698.1267
Eastern Office:
306 South Evans Street
Greenville, NC 27835
Ph: 252.329.1093
Fax: 252.329.1097
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Press Releases
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DOLE WORKING TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE HURRICANE RESPONSE
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September 4th, 2008 - Washington, D.C. - As severe weather approaches the North Carolina coast, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole is working with federal and state officials to coordinate an effective response.
“We’re working hard to ensure the right assets and response teams are in place to effectively manage the situation in advance of these storms,” said Dole. “Right now, it is important for everyone in the storms’ paths to take the necessary precautions to be ready for Hanna and potentially for Ike.”
“As a former President of the American Red Cross, I know how important proper planning is to saving lives and preventing injuries and property damage. I encourage all North Carolinians to have an evacuation route planned and assemble emergency supplies like food, water, and medicine for their families.”
Today, Dole spoke with Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary for Federal Emergency Management R. David Paulison, who heads the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to discuss FEMA’s emergency response efforts, including the pre-positioning of federal assets and supplies for North Carolina. She has also reached out to North Carolina Governor Mike Easley in preparation for coordinating federal and state relief efforts.
Earlier today, Dole’s staff was briefed on federal preparedness initiatives by DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and Under Secretary Paulison, and has also been in contact with the American Red Cross to discuss humanitarian response efforts and the pre-positioning of supplies in North Carolina. Her staff is also in close contact with state and local officials.
North Carolinians seeking more information about how to prepare for hurricanes can visit Dole’s website at: http://dole.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Topics.Detail&Topic_id=2a678b67-ac67-4701-8af8-12840771c300.
The American Red Cross also lists helpful tips at: www.redcross.org/beredcrossready.
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30th - Senate Approves Dole Measures to Fund Initiatives that Save Troops’ Lives, Prevent Injuries
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27th - Dole Helps Pass Critical Tax Relief Package
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26th - Dole Statement on Administration’s Proposed Rescue Plan
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26th - Dole Announces $57.7 Million to Assist N.C. Communities Struggling with Foreclosures
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25th - Dole, Burr Propose Solutions to Help Alleviate, Prevent Gas Shortages
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24th - Dole Lauds Expiration of OCS Moratorium, Calls for Permanent Repeal
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23rd - Dole: Financial Oversight “Fatally Flawed”
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21st - Dole Statement on Economic Rescue Package
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18th - Dole: Stop Delaying Senate Hearings On Wall Street Turmoil
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15th - Dole Applauds FHFA Decision to Deny Golden Parachutes for Ousted Fannie, Freddie Execs
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11th - Dole, Bipartisan “Gang” of Senators to Deliver Comprehensive Energy Strategy
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11th - Dole Helps Introduce Legislation to Ban Fannie, Freddie Lobbying
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11th - Dole Supports Senate Action to Save Highway Trust Fund
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10th - Dole Helps Introduce Legislation to Deny Golden Parachutes for Fannie, Freddie Execs
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9th - Dole Announces More than $2 Million for Historically Black Universities in North Carolina
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9th - Dole Discusses Transportation Infrastructure, Energy Security
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8th - Dole Responds to Treasury Action on Fannie, Freddie
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4th - current Press Release
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