What Does FEMA and the Govt. Know?

[John Q. Public]

Just what does FEMA know about the catastrophes and disasters that are coming? Maybe a whole lot more than what they are letting on. Since this is a news release, I am going to publish the entire release for the group.

FEMA Urges Public To Be Prepared On Anniversary Of New Madrid Quake

Release Date: December 20, 2010
Release Number: R5-10-043

 

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Today marks the 199^th anniversary of one of the largest earthquakes to ever strike the United States. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign is encouraging all Americans to prepare for earthquakes and other disasters by making a new year’s resolution to “Resolve to be Ready” in 2011.

"Today’s anniversary should serve as an important reminder to all of us that disasters can strike anytime, anywhere,” said Andrew Velasquez III, regional administrator for FEMA Region V.  “FEMA continues to work with the entire federal family, state and local governments, the private sector, and faith-based and non-profit organizations to prepare for the next disaster. Individuals, families, and businesses can resolve to be ready and take simple steps now to prepare for emergencies by visiting Ready.gov for free tips and ideas.” 

The earthquake took place in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), which is the site of several of the largest historical earthquakes to ever strike the continental United States and remains a significant risk today.  On December 16, 1811 the first of these quakes struck what is now the location of Memphis, Tenn.,  at a level nine intensity – and the impacts were felt as far away as Washington and Ohio.  By the time the final quake occurred on February 7, 1812 in New Madrid, Mo., the shaking had forced sand to erupt at the surface, triggered landslides and caused large areas to be uplifted or dropped down in elevation. 

Since then, communities along the NMSZ have experienced explosive growth in both population and infrastructure.  Another series of earthquakes with the magnitude of the 1811 earthquakes could prove catastrophic to the region.

FEMA and its federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and state and local officials will collaborate on a series of outreach efforts, partnerships and events over the next year, including Earthquake Preparedness Month in February, the Great Central U.S. Shakeout in April, and the 2011 National Level Exercise.  These events are designed to educate Americans on what they can do to be better prepared for earthquakes, as well as other catastrophic events.

Individuals and their families can take the following steps to prepare for earthquakes:

• Get an emergency supply kit; 

• Make a family communications plan; 
• Stay informed of the risks in your community; 
• Check for hazards in the home; 
• Identify safe places indoors and outdoors; and 
• Educate yourself and family members.

For more information on preparing for an earthquake and other emergencies, please visit www.Ready.gov.  For more information on Resolve to be Ready in 2011, visit www.Ready.gov/resolve2011. For more information on the Great Central U.S. Shakeout, visit http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/.

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders and 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.

 

The original News Release is located here:

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=53401

 

 

[Cheryl Nelson]

It won't be just FEMA home with their families when we start to rock 'n' roll.  Everyone will be...police....fire....hospitals....  We will be on our own and that's what we need to plan for.

Dianne said:

If FEMA were overwhelmed, and disasters were coming from all corners of the country at once, just how many people would be 'on the job' do you think?  My gut tells me they would be home with their own families just like we would want to be, and we would be on our own.  They have already said that in so many words for people in small towns and the countryside.  Bottom line?  Don't rely on FEMA, and they themselves are trying to tell people to be prepared on their own.

[Dianne]

If FEMA were overwhelmed, and disasters were coming from all corners of the country at once, just how many people would be 'on the job' do you think?  My gut tells me they would be home with their own families just like we would want to be, and we would be on our own.  They have already said that in so many words for people in small towns and the countryside.  Bottom line?  Don't rely on FEMA, and they themselves are trying to tell people to be prepared on their own.

[Cheryl Nelson]

From all my reading, it is obvious the attention will be on the bigger cities.  Martial law will probably be part of the package and that I could pass on.  Most folks around these parts (Appalachia) are self-sufficient as a way of life anyway. 

John Q. Public said:

This news release from FEMA came a day later, after the release that starts this thread. Sure adds to the 2012 mystique... In this manner FEMA and the Fed can relieve themselves from any responsibility by saying: "We told you so." "It was up to you to find what we told you." Sure sounds familiar doesn't it!

 

This was sent to me privately by an individual living on the West Coast of Oregon, who attended a FEMA meeting: "What I was personally told by FEMA personnel was that we in the small towns and countryside were on their own. Their main efforts would be for the large cities... IE: Seattle and Portland, etc.. We were told we should be prepared to survive on our own for an indeterminate period of time. They were not trying to scare us, but rather they were very clear and calm."

[John Q. Public]

This news release from FEMA came a day later, after the release that starts this thread. Sure adds to the 2012 mystique... In this manner FEMA and the Fed can relieve themselves from any responsibility by saying: "We told you so." "It was up to you to find what we told you." Sure sounds familiar doesn't it!

 

This was sent to me privately by an individual living on the West Coast of Oregon, who attended a FEMA meeting: "What I was personally told by FEMA personnel was that we in the small towns and countryside were on their own. Their main efforts would be for the large cities... IE: Seattle and Portland, etc.. We were told we should be prepared to survive on our own for an indeterminate period of time. They were not trying to scare us, but rather they were very clear and calm."

FEMA Region V Administrator Velasquez Encourages Americans To Resolve To Be Ready In 2011
A New Years resolution to be prepared for emergencies is simple and could save lives
Release Date: December 21, 2010
Release Number: R5-10-044

CHICAGO, Ill. -- With the holiday season upon us and 2011 fast approaching, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging all Americans to make emergency preparedness one of their New Year's resolutions for the coming year.

Resolve to be Ready in 2011 is a nationwide effort urging individuals, families, businesses and communities to focus on being ready and aware of all the hazards that exist in their communities.

"Emergencies can happen at any time, whether it's a natural disaster or a power outage," said Andrew Velasquez III, regional administrator for FEMA Region V. "Taking the steps to prepare for emergencies must become part of our daily lives. When individuals and communities are prepared, everyone will be ready to respond should a disaster strike."

Resolve to be Ready in 2011 is one resolution anyone can keep. Free tools and resources are available at http://www.Ready.gov or the Spanish language site, http://www.Listo.gov. These sites include important information such as what items to include in an emergency supply kit for your home and car, how to make an emergency plan and how to prepare for hazards that may impact your area.

The recent winter storms throughout the Midwest serve as a reminder of the season's unique dangers. Velasquez encourages individuals and families planning to travel this winter to resolve to be ready by taking a few simple steps. "Everyone can begin putting together emergency supply kits for their home, as well as their vehicle," he said. "Motorists can find themselves in dangerous weather conditions without notice, and it's important to be prepared for the unexpected."

Resolve to be Ready is led by FEMA's Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and The Advertising Council. Local events are happening all over the country to underscore the importance of getting people of all ages to make a resolution to be prepared for emergencies. For more information on the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, visit Ready.gov and CitizenCorps.gov.

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.

[Alex Cortes]

Absolutely true.....I don't they realize that panic can be mitigated but out right fear of death is a little harder to get a handle on.  Once the major changes kick into high gear I am pretty sure that panic will be the norm and considered preferable to lost/insecure as to what to do next.....

Cheryl Nelson said:

I know but after the first really big earthchange in the US that will be water over the dam.

Alex Cortes said:

Some info is much better than no info......keep in mind that to them their main concern is not to start a massive panic......

[Cheryl Nelson]

I know but after the first really big earthchange in the US that will be water over the dam.

Alex Cortes said:

Some info is much better than no info......keep in mind that to them their main concern is not to start a massive panic......

[Alex Cortes]

Some info is much better than no info......keep in mind that to them their main concern is not to start a massive panic......

[Cheryl Nelson]

At least they are giving some advance warning.  I don't view FEMA as a very competent agency but because they are the gov't people will listen and, hopefully, take the warnings seriously.

[Dianne]

FEMA has already been up and down the West Coast telling towns and people to be prepared for (not if),  when the Juan de Fuca goes off.  Yes, they know a lot more than they are telling.