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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.6 Million for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges in Wisconsin

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $1.6 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by flooding in Wisconsin. 

“These floodwaters have impacted the residents and businesses statewide,” said Secretary Foxx. “This money will ensure critical repairs are made to keep affected communities connected to vital services and emergency relief.” 

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million in Emergency Relief for Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges in South Carolina

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $5 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to help repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding throughout South Carolina.

DOT Pandemic Flu Planning

Aviation, Highway/Motor Carrier, Maritime, Mass Transit, & Railroad Sub-Sector Pandemic Influenza Planning Guidelines (annexes).

These 5 annexes are intended to assist the Transportation Sub-Sectors, and associated public and private sector businesses plan for a severe influenza pandemic.

Business Services and Administration

This staff provides the strategic planning for the emergency preparedness and response aspects of the Office of Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response.  The Program Manager works in close coordination with the Office staff on strategic planning matters, and also participates in the development of the DOT Strategic Plan and coordinates development of the Office submission to the Performance Accountability Report.

Operations Division

The Department’s Crisis Management Center (CMC) serves as the focal point for the Department’s actions during crises.  The CMC is designed to monitor the nation’s transportation systems and infrastructure 24-hours a day, 7 days a week; hosts the Secretary’s Emergency Response Team and other supports personnel who provide the Secretary and the Department’s Operating Administrations with information during crises; supports the Secretary with secure video teleconferencing and around-the-clock communications for unclassified and classified information; provides information to other Federal agencies, the White House, and DOT headquarters and field staff.  Additionally, the CMC is the central point for the Department’s interagency liaison and coordination with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Response Coordination Center for federal response efforts.

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