America's North Shore Journal

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 »

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 »