Press Corps at a FEMA press conference in Houston (ID: 38873)
Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced a rental assistance program at a press conference. Media coverage is an important part of getting information out to victims of the disaster. Leif Skoogfors/fema
PSA: Preventing Mold After a disaster
When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth
PSA: Coping with a Crying Baby After a disaster
After a natural disaster, parents and caregivers may feel overwhelmed by a crying baby
PSA: Preventing Chain Saw Injuries After a disaster
If you have to use a chain saw during cleanup after a disaster, follow the saw’s instructions to be safe
PSA: Dealing With Violent Situations After a disaster
If you see a violent situation, figure out the safest way to intervene
Restaurant in Galveston feeds first responders (ID: 38559)
Galveston, Texas, September 18, 2008 — Gaido’s Restaurant, amidst debris at the seawall on Galveston Island, serves a lunch for the first responders to thank those workers for their efforts in helping the community recover from the destruction of Hurricane Ike. Robert Kaufmann/fema
PSA: Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a disaster
After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty you may have lost a great deal
Trucks being loaded with chipped storm debris (ID: 38828)
Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 — Trucks are being loaded with chipped storm debris. This Tropical Storm Fay debris staging area is one of nine temporary sites in Duval County and fema Public Assistance(PA) Funds will probably be paying 75% of the costs. George Armstrong/fema
PSA: What to Do If Your Appliances Are Wet After a disaster
Throw away all electrical or gas appliances that have been wet because they can shock you or cause a fire
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