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FEMA: $866 Million in California earthquake, fire risk-reduction grants awarded since Loma Prieta, Oakland-Berkeley Hills Fire

FEMA, Whole Community partners work to decrease earthquake, fire risks in Bay Area

OAKLAND, Calif. — This week marks the 27^th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake that took place on October 17, 1989. Two days later, on October 19^th, marks the 25^th anniversary of the Oakland-Berkeley Hills Fire that killed 25 people, destroyed more than 3,000 homes, and did an estimated $1.5 billion in damage.

Since then, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has leveraged $866 million dollars to support the state of California’s efforts to reduce the risks of catastrophic earthquake and fire. Federal dollars are leveraged with state funds to provide typically 75% of a projects cost. In the Bay Area, $201 million has gone to various projects with $448 Million awarded in Los Angeles County. These funds have been used for seismic retrofit projects, fire risk reduction and flood elevation projects to protect various types of critical infrastructure, including homes, local city governments and public schools and infrastructure.

In the City of Oakland, FEMA recently approved a $3 million dollar grant for the Safer Housing for Oakland: Soft Story Apartment Retrofit Program that will retrofit 35-50 Oakland apartment buildings. Also in Oakland, FEMA has approved $3 million for the Earthquake- Safe Homes Program that will retrofit and install seismic safety measures in up to 300 1-4 unit homes located within the City of Oakland. This year, FEMA also has awarded $6 million dollars in seismic retrofits to the Los Angeles Unified School District and another $4 million in flood mitigation elevations in Sonoma County.

Examples of some of the types of projects that have been have funded include:

• $40 million in federal grants has been awarded for city hall seismic retrofits.

• $171 million in federal grants has been awarded in seismic retrofits of schools.

• $7 million in federal grants has been awarded for fire-resistant roofing.

• $83 million in federal grants has been awarded for at risk buildings in the floodplain that were elevated or purchased and converted to open space.

FEMA is only one part of the community that is engaging and developing national, regional, public, and private sector risk reduction. Several partners throughout the state have taken the call to action through advanced preparedness methods.

The City of Los Angeles is committed to addressing resilience by strengthening the city’s physical, social, and economic foundations. The City has adopted far-reaching strategies to develop the tools needed to rebound from disasters. Programs like Soft-Story Retrofitting, the new JUMP START 5 Steps to Neighborhood Preparedness emergency planning tool and NotifyLA making individuals and neighborhoods more resilient against earthquakes for a stronger Los Angeles.

Following the 27^th and 25^th Anniversaries of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and Oakland Hills Firestorm, respectively; October 20, 2016 is International ShakeOut Day when millions of people worldwide participate in local Great Shakeout Earthquake Drills, at 10:20 a.m local time. Participants include individuals, schools, businesses, local and state government agencies, and many other groups. To take part in The Great ShakeOut, individuals and organizations are asked to register to participate at www.ShakeOut.org. Once registered, participants receive regular information on how to plan their drill and become better prepared for earthquakes and other disasters.

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FEMA Housing Inspectors in Florida Counties Damaged by Hurricane Hermine

Tallahassee, Fla.– Housing inspectors contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are assisting eligible survivors of the recent flooding by visiting neighborhoods and checking for damage.

“The free FEMA housing inspections are an essential step in the recovery process for survivors who sustained damage to their homes,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Terry L. Quarles. “It’s vital that survivors register with FEMA, ensure we have their current contact information and then coordinate with the housing inspector to schedule the inspection.”

Survivors in Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy, Pasco and Pinellas counties can register by calling FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362, which is video relay service accessible. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have difficulty speaking may call TTY 800-462-7585. Helpline hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Survivors can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

The recovery process begins when those living in the eight counties designated for individual disaster assistance complete the registration process. Survivors need to register with FEMA and report uninsured or underinsured damage to their homes, vehicles or other personal property. An inspector will then contact the applicant and schedule an appointment to visit the home.

When FEMA inspectors arrive at a home, they will display official photo identification. If the photo identification is not displayed, it is important to ask to see it. This helps prevent fraud.

To speed the inspection process, applicants should:

Ensure their home or mailbox number is clearly visible from the road.
Keep their appointment or notify the inspector if a postponement is necessary.
Authorize another adult to act as their agent and be present on their behalf during the inspection if they have evacuated and cannot return for the inspection.
Be reachable, informing neighbors where they can be contacted if they are not staying in the home.
Tell the inspector about other property losses or disaster-related needs such as transportation, medical or dental care, tools needed for a trade if not self-employed and educational materials, so inspectors can relay the information to FEMA.
Take photos of their homes, if possible, which can be used to supplement photos taken by the inspector.

Inspectors try a minimum of three times to contact each applicant, calling at different times on different days. If inspectors cannot reach an applicant, they will post a letter at the applicant’s dwelling with a phone number the applicant should call to reschedule an appointment and/or have the inspection reissued.

The damage inspection generally lasts 20-45 minutes. The inspector does not need to document all damage. As part of the inspection process, homeowners are asked to show proof of ownership, such as a tax bill, a deed, mortgage payment receipt or insurance policy with the property’s address. Renters must show proof of occupancy, a lease, rent payment receipt, utility bill or another document confirming the location was their primary residence at the time of the disaster. Both homeowners and renters also must have a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.

Inspectors document disaster-related damage, but do not determine the applicant’s eligibility for FEMA assistance. They check for damage to the structure and building systems, to major appliances and septic systems and wells, and enter information into an electronic device that sends the information to FEMA. This speeds up the process of providing assistance.

A U.S. Small Business Administration loss verifier also may schedule an appointment with applicants who have completed an SBA loan application. Like FEMA inspectors, SBA loss verifiers and insurance adjusters are required to carry identification. Residents should ask to see a photo ID if any inspector comes to their home.

Residents should not be concerned if an inspector is seen in their neighborhood, but does not visit every home. They are following schedules and can only visit houses on that day’s list.

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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

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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September is National Preparedness Month: Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.

DENTON, Texas – “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” That’s the message emergency managers are sharing with people all over Texas and beyond during the month of September.

September is National Preparedness Month and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 6 Office is urging everyone to take steps to make a plan and know what to do during an emergency.

Whether you deal with the possible threats of flooding, wildfires, hurricanes or power outages, the preparedness steps to take are the same. They include:

•   Knowing your risk for where you live;
•   Having an individual and family preparedness plan in place;
•   Practicing that plan;
•   Putting together an emergency kit with water and non-perishable supplies to last for at least three days for you, your family and your pets;
•   Ensuring that your contact list is up-to-date for people you may need to reach out to during a disaster; and
•   Establishing alternative methods of communication in case traditional means are not available.

Additionally, September 30 is National PrepareAthon! Day. You are encouraged to participate by doing a simple, specific action or activity to improve your preparedness and your family’s preparedness; or it can be something more elaborate that involves your neighborhood, your place of worship, your entire workplace or your community.

Visit www.ready.gov or www.ready.gov/prepare for more information on America’s PrepareAthon! You can find tools to stage your own emergency preparedness drills, as well as register any preparedness activities for you or your community.

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FEMA Specialists Reach Out to Survivors in Kentucky Communities

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are reaching out to survivors in Kentucky’s storm-ravaged communities of Carter, Johnson, Rowan and Trimble counties to help individuals register for assistance. Survivors may meet a specialist in their neighborhood or speak to one on the phone.

FEMA disaster survivor assistance specialists and FEMA Corps members are canvassing affected areas to provide on-site registration assistance, address immediate and emerging needs, and answer any questions about the registration process. Specialists can also provide referrals to additional resources.

FEMA crews are visiting homes, businesses, local organizations and churches in the four counties, which were declared eligible for federal assistance. Using wireless tablets, FEMA crews can help a survivor fill out an application for assistance on the spot. FEMA representatives wear FEMA clothing and will provide FEMA photo identification. Kentuckians should ask for this federal identification before providing personal information.

Survivors may also receive a phone call from FEMA specialists after they have registered for disaster assistance.

If called, applicants could be asked to verify their identity with some of the following information:

The last four digits of their Social Security number.
The address of their damaged home.
The applicant’s current mailing address.
The applicant’s current phone number.

If applicants receive a phone call from FEMA representatives and question the validity of the caller, they can contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the source of the call. FEMA will not call applicants to request any banking information.

Should residents receive a call asking for banking information, they should contact the Kentucky Attorney General’s office at 888-432-9257 or local law enforcement.

Survivors in the four counties currently designated for Individual Assistance can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

For more information on Kentucky disaster recovery, visit http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4239 or visit the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency website at http://kyem.ky.gov/DisasterNews.

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Know Your Risk, Take Action & Be a Force of Nature during Flood Safety Awareness Week

DENTON, Texas – Severe weather season is just around the corner, which brings with it the possibility of tornadoes and flooding.

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere at any time. That’s why National Flood Safety Awareness Week, which runs from March 15-21, is the perfect time to know your risk, take action and be a force of nature.

“Everyone should take steps now to prepare for flooding and any potential adverse situation,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson. “Getting ready before something happens can save your life and the lives of your loved ones. It also helps neighborhoods and communities become more resilient, recovering more quickly from disasters.”

Know Your Risk Before a Flood:

• Do your homework. Be aware of the potential flooding risks for the particular area where you live.

Take Action Before and During a Flood:

•   Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
•   Listen to local officials and monitor your local radio or television for information.
•   Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If it does, immediately move to higher ground.
•   Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons and other areas known to suddenly flood.
•   Do not drive into flooded areas. Turn Around; Don’t Drown. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.

Be a Force of Nature:

•   Help your community by sharing your weather and emergency preparedness story. You may inspire others to take action.
•   Write a post on Facebook or tweet about how you’ve gotten ready for floods.
•   Look for ways to help your neighborhood, town or community prepare such as joining a Community Emergency Response Team.
•   Register for America’s PrepareAthon! to learn how to stay safe during disasters.

Visit www.ready.gov or www.nws.noaa.gov for more information on preparing for floods or other disasters.

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Know Your Neighbors, Get Involved In Community Preparedness

EATONTOWN, N.J. – Whether you just moved into your neighborhood a week ago or you’ve lived there for 25 years, getting to know your neighbors has always been an important part of a functioning society. It can also be helpful in a crisis, because after a disaster occurs, the people in closest proximity to you – and the people who will be able to help you most immediately – are your neighbors.

They may need your help as well. Research reported by FEMA says that people often are not as prepared for disasters as they think they are. Forty percent of survey respondents said they did not have household plans in the event of an emergency, and nearly 60 percent did not know their community’s evacuation routes. Almost 20 percent of responders said they had a functional disability that would affect their ability to respond during a disaster, but only 25 percent of those people have made arrangements to or alerted others to their disability in case of an event. In a different survey, 46 percent of people said they expect to rely on people in their neighborhood for assistance in the first 72 hours after a disaster.

There are several ways to find out what you can do to help. If you live in an area that is known for disaster events or has had them recently, it can be as simple as asking them how they dealt with any previous incidents. Their feedback can teach you what precautions are the most effective for the situation.

You can also organize your neighbors with the help of local service groups such as Citizen Corps Councils, Neighborhood Watch teams, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), as well as local fire and police departments and emergency management agencies. Their input can help you figure out your neighborhood’s biggest needs.

FEMA also recommends hosting meetings with family, friends and neighbors to plan service projects, set service goals, and learn about existing local emergency response plans. Community-based organizations often lack the capacity to manage large numbers of volunteers, so they need individuals to organize themselves and work alongside them.

The Community Preparedness Toolkit, available at www.ready.gov, offers specific steps and links to resources to help you take a proactive role in making your neighborhood safer, more resilient and better prepared.

Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/FEMASandy, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/FEMASandy, www.facebook.com/fema, www.fema.gov/blog, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications

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FEMA Awards $121,323 Grant to City of Scandia: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds will be used to construct tornado safe rooms

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $121,323 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the city of Scandia Minn., for the construction of two safe rooms at Oakhill Neighborhood Cottages in Washington County.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of loss of life and property,” said Andrew Velasquez III, regional administrator, FEMA Region V. “The construction of thesesafe rooms will protect the lives of vulnerable citizens by providing a secure location to seek shelter from tornados and other high wind events.”

“People in Scandia will be safer thanks to local leaders who joined with state and federal partners on this project,” said Kris Eide, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Tornado safe rooms are one way communities across the state are reducing the risk that comes with disasters. We’re encouraging more cities and counties to apply for grants that will help them protect their residents.”

HMGP provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. Through HMGP, FEMA will pay $121,323, or 75 percent of the eligible project cost. The city of Scandia will contribute the remaining 25 percent, or $40,441.

Follow FEMA online at twitter.com/femaregion5, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

Media Contact: Cassie Ringsdorf, (312) 408-4455

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FEMA Launches New Initiative to Increase Preparedness, Community Resilience Following Disasters; FEMA hosts April 1 workshop in Oakland with local…

For Immediate Release: March 28, 2014
Media Contact: Mary Simms, mary.simms@fema.dhs.gov, 510-627-7006 or
Kelly Hudson, kelly.hudson@fema.dhs.gov, 510-207-4011

FEMA Launches New Initiative to Increase Preparedness,
Community Resilience Following Disasters
FEMA hosts April 1 workshop in Oakland with local leaders from San Francisco Bay Area

Oakland, Calif., — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invites you to join us for the 1st ever FEMA Region 9 Whole Community Workshop in Oakland, Calif., on April 1, 2014. The event will provide representatives of the public, private and non–profit worlds the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and participate in preparedness activities they could then share with their respective communities. The panelists will share their stories on how to improve community resilience before a disaster strikes.

Weather-related disasters in the United States continue to increase in size, frequency and impact, and experience repeatedly demonstrates that communities are better prepared to withstand an emergency and recover more quickly when everyone is involved. The workshop is being held as part of a new initiative, America’s PrepareAthon!, a nationwide, community-based campaign for action to increase emergency preparedness and resilience.

FEMA’s Acting Regional Administrator Karen Armes will be joined by preparedness partners from the Bay Area and greater Region 9 area. The workshop will include a presentation from San Francisco’s Daniel Homsey, Director of Neighborhood Resilience, to discuss San Francisco’s Empowered Communities Program, Building Resilient Cities One Neighborhood at a Time. Divya Saini, a FEMA Region 9 Youth Member from Palo Alto, Calif., will also discuss local preparedness engagement strategies and activities.

The Emmy award-nominated documentary, “A Village Called Versailles” by San Francisco based documentary filmmaker Leo Chiang will also be screened during the workshop.

Twice yearly through drills, group discussions and exercises America’s PrepareAthon! will provide a national backdrop for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for local hazards, and practice actions to stay safe.

The goals of America’s PrepareAthon! are to increase the number of citizens who:
• Understand the hazards most relevant to their community;
• Know the corresponding action to stay safe;
• Practice a real-time behavior to increase their preparedness; and
• Contribute to increased whole-community preparedness planning

WHEN:                            Tuesday April 1st, 2014 – 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM*
*Please RSVP to the listed media contacts to request an agenda and media access in advance.
WHERE:                          FEMA Region 9 – 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, CA 94607
COST:                             Free

Members of the media: Please email Mary Simms at mary.simms@fema.dhs.gov or Kelly Hudson at Kelly.hudson@fema.dhs.gov for additional details and to coordinate attendance and interview requests in advance.
Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/femaregion9.

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Public Libraries to Provide Disaster Preparedness Information in September, National Preparedness Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—As people living in the Central United States wait to see what track the remnants of Hurricane Isaac will take and plan for how it could impact them, regional public libraries are stocking their shelves and setting up displays with disaster preparedness materials to disseminate during the month of September, National Preparedness Month (NPM).

Although many in the Midwest are dealing with severe drought, Tropical Storm Isaac could bring heavy rain and flooding to the region. Isaac’s potential impact on the Midwest is a reminder of how important it is to consider and prepare for the unexpected. To help more people prepare, and in support of NPM, FEMA is partnering with regional libraries (see list below) to provide disaster preparedness books, publications and brochures for the general public, including people with or without disabilities who have functional and access needs.

Library computers will be available for those wanting to explore FEMA’s kids and adult-friendly disaster readiness website www.Ready.gov. Many materials, including those in languages other than English, can be ordered for free on this site as well. There will be coloring books for children and they can create their own Flat Stanley or Flat Stella posters. You can learn more about the Flats on FEMA’s blog earlier this year, http://blog.fema.gov/2012/07/flat-stanley-and-flat-stella-join-fema.html.

During National Preparedness Month there is a nationwide emphasis placed on getting ready for emergencies. Individuals, families, communities, businesses, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments and tribal nations are urged to take time to review home and flood insurance policies, make emergency supply kits and communication plans, make home and business repairs and adjustments that mitigate damage, and to generally prepare for the unexpected. Whenever possible, it’s best to get ready BEFORE a disaster threatens.

“One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to have an emergency supply kit, but having a plan for what you would do during a crisis and gaining a disaster preparedness mindset is even more important,” said Regional Administrator Beth Freeman, FEMA Region VII. “This September 2012, ‘Pledge to Prepare’ for emergencies because you never know when any given day could be the day before a natural disaster.”

You can Pledge to Prepare for emergencies by signing up to join the NPM Coalition 2012 online at www.Ready.gov. More than thirteen thousand people and organizations have joined the Coalition this year. Participation is free and Coalition members are using the forum to discuss planning for all hazards and preparedness events they’re hosting or attending, big or small.

For more information about the library initiative and how to get ready for emergencies, follow FEMA Region VII on Twitter at www.twitter.com/femaregion7. General and disaster-specific (floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.) preparedness information to protect life and property can also be found at www.Ready.gov. Speak with your local homeowners or renters insurance agent about flood insurance, or visit www.floodsmart.org to learn your flood risk and what a flood insurance policy could cost.

PARTICIPATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES

KANSAS

Johnson County: Johnson County Public Libraries

Antioch Neighborhood Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Merriam, KS

Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS

Blue Valley Neighborhood Library, 9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park, KS

Oak Park Neighborhood Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS

Cedar Roe Neighborhood Library, 5120 Cedar, Roeland Park, KS

Corinth Neighborhood Library, 8100 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS

DeSoto Neighborhood Library, 33145 W. 83rd St., DeSoto, KS

Edgerton Neighborhood Library, 319 E. Nelson, Edgerton, KS

Gardner Neighborhood Library, 137 E. Shawnee St., Gardner, KS

Lackman Neighborhood Library, 15345 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS

Leawood Pioneer Neighborhood Library, 4700 Town Center Dr., Leawood, KS

Shawnee Neighborhood Library, 13811 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS

Spring Hill Neighborhood Library, 109 S. Webster, Spring Hill, KS

For more specific information, visit www.jocolibrary.org.

Wichita libraries: Wichita Public Libraries

Central Library, 223 S. Main, Wichita, KS

Alford Regional Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS

Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS

Comotara Branch Library, 2244 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS

Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS

Linwood Park Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS

Orchard Park Branch Library, 4808 W. 9^th, Wichita, KS

Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9^th, Wichita, KS

Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS

For more specific information, visit http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us.

IOWA

Cedar Rapids: Cedar Rapids Public libraries

Cedar Rapids Public Library, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

For more information, visit www.crlibrary.org/.

Des Moines: Des Moines Public Library

Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA

Forest Avenue Library, 1326 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA

Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA

North Side Library, 3516-5th Ave., Des Moines, IA

South Side Library, 1111 Porter Ave., Des Moines, IA

For more specific information, visit http://www.pldminfo.org.

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Visit FEMA Region VII online at www.fema.gov/region7. Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/femaregion7, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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