31st MEU’s Typhoon Relief Mission in Saipan

SAIPAN – Following Typhoon Soudelor, FEMA called upon the expertise of our federal partners to help support the response.  This included mission assigning the Navy and the Marine Corps to help provide relief to the island. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) was conducting regularly scheduled training in the vicinity of the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to support the relief efforts.

When the USS Ashland and the MEU arrived in Saipan, August 7th, they hit the ground running.  The Navy-Marine Corps team quickly assessed the situation and brought to bear a myriad of capabilities including: manpower, transfer of goods and equipment, and distribution of donated humanitarian aid to individual survivors. This included multiple mobile water containers able to transport more than 2,000 gallons of drinking water, generators and equipment to repair and restore power and approximately 10,000 pounds of Red Cross relief goods.

“The Marines provided manpower, equipment and technical expertise for emergency drinking water production, and distribution for typhoon survivors as directed by the CNMI government. Their assistance expedited immediate humanitarian relief. We appreciate the unique capabilities of the Marines” said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen M. DeBlasio Sr.

The 31st MEU also provided critical emergency water production and distribution to survivors of Typhoon Soudelor in support of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government. 337,200 gallons of water and 71,136 individual Meals, Ready to Eat, were delivered to distribution sites across the island of Saipan.  These sites included Koblerville Fire Station, Garapan Fishing Base, San Roque Fire Station, and Kagman Fire Station.

Debris clearance was another priority of the Marines, and they assisted in debris clearance for Marianas High School, Hopwood Junior High School, Garapan Elementary School, William Reyes Elementary School, Koblerville Elementary School, Koblerville Middle School, and Saipan Southern High School.

The 31st MEU will complete their mission at 6PM on August 22, and following that will return to their home port in Okinawa, Japan.  Media queries concerning the 31st MEU’s participation in typhoon relief efforts operations may be directed to Capt. Jennifer Giles, 31st MEU Public Affairs Officer at jennifer.giles@bhr.usmc.mil.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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31st MEU’s Typhoon Relief Mission in Saipan

Louisiana Receives More Than $5.5 Million for Repairs Following Hurricane Isaac & 2013 Floods

DENTON, Texas – The state of Louisiana recently received more than $5.5 million for repairs and reimbursements following Hurricane Isaac in 2012 and the flooding of 2013.

Hurricane Isaac caused widespread damage across South Louisiana. The funding made possible by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program covers repairs to a number of facilities, as well as reimbursement for emergency operations in multiple parishes including:

•    More than $1 million for emergency protective measures utilized in Plaquemines Parish such as sandbagging and evacuation operations and road closures;
•    More than $1.6 million for cost-effective mitigation measures for the roof of the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner in Jefferson Parish, as well as restoration of the center to its pre-disaster design, function and capacity;
•    More than $202,400 for repairs to recreational facilities and parks in Kenner including A.P. Clay Splash Park; Butch Duhe Park; Fassbender Gym; Galatas Park; Greenlawn Park; Highway Park; Laketown Fishing Pier; Lincoln Minor Gym; Muss Bertolino Park; Susan Park; Wentwood Park; Woodlake Park; and Woodward Park;
•    More than $1 million for right-of-way debris and vessel removal, and monitoring services in state waterways for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; and
•    More than $631,000 for repairs to the Ochsner Baptist Medical Center complex in New Orleans including the Napoleon Building; the McFarland Building; the Magnolia Building; and the Clara Wing.

In the 2013 floods, the Crowley Waste Water Treatment Plant in Acadia Parish was damaged when the retention pond overflowed, shorting out the lighting system, main circuit boards, relay boards and electric boards. The $984,462 in FEMA’s PA funding covers work to the plant’s lagoon, ultra-violet disinfection plant, clean ammonia reduction unit, as well as measures to mitigate against future damage.

To date, FEMA has obligated more than $317.3 million in Public Assistance funding in relation to Hurricane Isaac and more than $4.3 million in relation to the 2013 floods.

The funding represents a 75 percent federal cost share. FEMA awards funding for projects directly to the state of Louisiana; the state then disburses the grant to the eligible applicant.

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Fema Mitigation Specialists to Answer Questions at 9th Annual Kingfish Shootout in Franklin County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the 9th Annual Kingfish Shootout are teaming up in Franklin County to provide information and advice on cleaning and rebuilding homes after Tropical Storm Debby.

FEMA mitigation specialists – who can explain disaster-resistant ways to repair and rebuild –  will be at the fishing tournament at 501 St. James Ave. (U.S. 98) in Carrabelle on Aug. 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mitigation specialists offer suggestions on cleaning mold and mildew. They also provide information on flood insurance.

For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov or www.floridadisaster.org. On Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/FloridaSERT. To receive Twitter updates: www.twitter.com/FLSERT or www.twitter.com/femaregion4.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). If you have a speech disability or hearing loss and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585 directly; if you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

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Fema Mitigation Specialists to Answer Questions at 9th Annual Kingfish Shootout in Franklin County