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Hurricane Matthew: What You Need to Know

Hurricane Matthew is a dangerous storm.

We have not seen a hurricane this strong in almost a decade. It has already devastated Haiti, and has been building strength on its way to the U.S. As it makes landfall in Florida tonight and tracks up the eastern coastline over the coming days, Americans living in its path can expect to see life-threatening hurricane conditions, storm surges, tropical force winds, heavy rains, and all the devastation that that may bring.

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The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the  DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.

September 1 Begins National Preparedness Month

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit.

Written testimony of FEMA for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Transportation Security, and Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Oversight of the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Protection and National Preparedness Grants Program Directorate Assistant Administrator Brian Kamoie addresses DHS and FEMA’s overall efforts to assist states, tribes, territories, and localities in preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks and incidents of mass violence.

Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing titled “No More Hikes: Small Business Survival Amidst Unaffordable Flood Insurance Rate Increases”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance & Mitigation Roy Wright addresses FEMA’s efforts to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program and reduce the financial loss from damage to property caused by floods.

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Oversight of Federal Efforts to Address Electromagnetic Risks”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis Director Brandon Wales addresses the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse events to the Nation and its critical infrastructure, including its cyber, communications, and electric-grid assets.

Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management hearing titled “Blackout! Are we Prepared to Manage the Aftermath of a Cyber-Attack or Ot

Federal Emergency Management Administrator (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses how FEMA fulfills its responsibility to lead the Nation’s response and recovery efforts for all hazards, to include the physical impacts of a massive power outage.

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