Federal Preparations for Ike
September 8, 2008
WASHINGTON- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with the American Red Cross will hold a media teleconference today to discuss the federal preparations for Hurricane Ike.
When: Monday, September 8, 2008 3:00pm EDT
Who:
Glenn Cannon, FEMA Assistant Administrator, Disaster Operations
Gary Anderson, FEMA Deputy Assistant Administrator, Logistics Management Directorate
Representative from American Red Cross
Representative, FEMA, National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters
Where:
By teleconference:
Operator assisted audio bridge available with question and answering capability
1-800-860-2442
Participant Pin: 15199#
412-858-4600 (International callers)
Please call the FEMA news desk at 202-646-4600 with any questions.
*NOTE: Questions regarding Gustav recovery in Louisiana should be directed to the FEMA/State Joint Information Center at 1 (225) 376-5000.
FEMA’s mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
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Last Modified: Friday, 03-Oct-2008 09:57:36 EDT