FEMA Unveils Significantly-Expanded Web Site En Español To Ensure All Americans Can Access The Latest Preparedness Information
Release Date: May 1, 2003
Release Number: 03-103
Washington, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is unveiling an expanded Spanish Web site on May 1, 2003, to provide the Spanish-speaking community with information about FEMA, disaster resources, preparedness articles, children’s books and links to other disaster-related sites in Spanish. The Web site address is: www.fema.gov/spanish.
“Every American needs to participate in preparing their families and this website will help make that possible,” said Michael D. Brown, Undersecretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. “From how to assemble an emergency supply kit to more information about FEMA’s disaster assistance, this is a one-stop information shop for the Spanish-speaking community.”
The Web site can be reached through FEMA’s award-winning site, www.fema.gov by clicking the En Español link, or directly via its own address. It will feature the main story from our English site, and seasonal messages including hurricane, flood and winter weather preparedness.
“The availability of this information in Spanish is a useful and efficient tool for our citizens,” said Rafael L. Guzmán, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency. “It also demonstrates FEMA’s commitment to the Hispanic community.”
The Spanish site includes:
- About FEMA. General information about FEMA, history, who we are and what we do, undersecretary’s bio and the Federal Response Plan.
- Disaster Assistance. Contains information about the assistance available to disaster victims and how to access it.
- News. Links to news in Spanish about disasters,
- For Kids. Web-based and downloadable files of the children’s books The Adventures of Julia and Robbie, the Disaster Twins and Herman P.I.C., and the Hunt for a Disaster Proof Shell. There is also an audio version of Herman for the little ones to hear.
- Archives. Links to disaster sites in Spanish, including Hurricane Georges, and other disasters across the nation.
- Links. Links to other disaster sites in Spanish including the American Red Cross and the Small Business Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 02-May-2003 10:21:58