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USS Ingraham aids American Samoa
We were fortunate to be able to interview the Captain of the USS Ingraham at a Bloggers’ Roundtable. Our story can be found on-line at Associated Content. Americans can be very proud of this ship and its crew. Ingraham arrived off the main island of American Samoa overnight September 29-30. Before entering the outer harbor of Pago Pago, the capital of the territory, it was necessary that the harbor be evaluated for damage and depth. Ovios … Read entire article »
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American Samoa Wrapup
The focus of relief and rescue efforts in American Samoa has shifted to longer term efforts. Look for an interview with the Captain of the USS Ingraham in the next week on their work in the disaster zone. The Hawaii National Guard’s medical mission wrapped up over the weekend, but 14 personnel with the state’s Civil Support Team will remain on American Samoa to conduct joint hazardous material and damage assessment operations, Guard officials reported, Oct. … Read entire article »
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American Samoa tsunami update for October 5 2009 11 pm EDT
FEMA The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that cleanup and recovery efforts in American Samoa are making significant progress. At the same time, FEMA and other federal partners remain actively involved, bringing food, shelter, medical supplies and other assistance to meet the immediate needs of residents affected by last week’s earthquake and tsunami. “We continue to work with Governor Tulafono to support the priorities he has identified as the response … Read entire article »
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American Samoa tsunami update for October 3 2009 4 pm EDT
FEMA The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is into its fifth day of response and federal support to American Samoa. At the same time, FEMA and other federal partners remain engaged in preparedness efforts throughout the Pacific.FEMA and federal teams, through the Federal Coordinating Officer, continue to work closely with American Samoan Governor Togiola Tulafono, as well as Delegate Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, to provide response in areas of American Samoa impacted by Tuesday’s tsunami. The information below represents the progress of resources and supplies into the island territory in the aftermath of the tsunami. The information is current as of 12:00 p.m. EDT. “In addition to our efforts in support of the Governor of American Samoa, we recognize the significant impact of current disasters in other Pacific regions, … Read entire article »
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American Samoa tsunami update for October 2 2009 3 pm EDT
Click on images for a larger picture. All images on this page are from the United States military and are public domain. FEMA Federal Response Region IX: RRCC at Level 1 (24/7) with all ESFs supporting FEMA Headquarters: FEMA NRCC is at Level 1 (24/7) with selected ESFs Status of Response: Governor Togiola Tulafono’s priorities: Search and rescue (2 confirmed missing) Power restoration Complete damage assessments 32 confirmed fatalities on American Samoa. 12 shelters open with 1,912 occupants. 129 injured were treated at LBJ Medical Center, which is currently … Read entire article »
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American Samoa tsunami update for October 1 2009 9 pm EDT
Click on image for a larger view. FEMA FEMA and its federal partners continue to work closely with Governor Tulafono to respond in areas of American Samoa impacted by the tsunami. The information below represents the movement of supplies into the island territory in the aftermath of Tuesday’s tsunami. The information is accurate as of 1:30 p.m. EDT. For updates please contact the FEMA News Desk. C-130 Flights: A United States Coast Guard C-130, from Coast Guard Air Station … Read entire article »
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American Samoa tsunami update for October 1 2009 10 am EDT
FEMA FEMA Headquarters: FEMA NRCC is at Level 1 (24/7) with selected Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) Region IX: RRCC at Level 1 (24/7) with all ESF Airlift: FEMA Region IX is responsible for setting priority of cargo and passenger flow to the island. A USCG C-130 landed this morning with assessment teams, medical supplies, food, shelter and LNO from JFHQ-HI who has been in touch with the Army Reserve unit on the island. The first C-17, arrived from Hawaii with 46 HING … Read entire article »
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How far away is American Samoa
Click on the image for a larger view. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for SomoaSamoa rocked by earthquake, drowned by tsunamiSamoa reeling from tsunamis, 3 to 5 waves strikeSituation report for American Samoa 9-30-2009 Noon EDTAid rushing to American Samoa tsunami zoneHow far away is American SamoaAmerican Samoa tsunami update for October 1 2009 10 am EDTAmerican Samoa tsunami update for October 1 2009 9 pm EDTAmerican Samoa tsunami update for October … Read entire article »
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Aid rushing to American Samoa tsunami zone
The area affected by the earthquake and several tsunamis on September 30 is in the remote South Pacific. The people of the island nations of Samoa, Tonga and the territory of American Samoa have all suffered deaths and destruction on a massive scale. Typhoon damage in Southeast Asia and a major earthquake in Indonesia have diverted attention and assistance from this disaster. Yet, the United States, Australia and New Zealand are rushing support to the area. Calculations performed by the European Community staff suggests that the waves hitting Pago Pago in American Samoa were about 8.8 feet, though they could have been higher locally. Wave heights in Samoa were about 3 feet lower. The United States has sent one C-130 aircraft to Pago Pago and two C-17 aircraft from the Hawaii National Guard … Read entire article »
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