Craig Fugate

MIAMI — People living in hurricane prone areas should have a backup tech plan in case a storm hits, because Internet and cell phone connections are likely to go out, FEMA director Craig Fugate said Friday during the first day of the Atlantic H ...  

Even tropical storms, especially if heavy winds are sustained over several hours, can cause serious damage, said National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read ... FEMA director Craig Fugate said Friday during the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Center.  

MIAMI — People living in hurricane prone areas should have a backup tech plan in case a storm hits, because Internet and cell phone connections are likely to go out, FEMA director Craig Fugate said Friday during the first day of the Atlantic H ...  

WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - It is better to send text messages than to call when natural disasters strike and networks get congested, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, also urging people to add battery-powered cell phone chargers to ...  

MIAMI — People living in hurricane prone areas should have a backup tech plan in case a storm hits, because Internet and cell phone connections are likely to go out, FEMA director Craig Fugate said today during the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Center.  

MIAMI — FEMA director Craig Fugate says residents should have a backup tech plan in case of a hurricane because cell phones and computers are unlikely to work. Fugate spoke Friday at the National Hurricane Center in Miami on the first day of ...  

"Have a plan," FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said after a White House briefing with President Barack Obama and top administration officials on hurricane season, which begins Friday. "What I hate to have people do is go through hurricane season worrying ...  

Following his briefing of the president on preparations to deal with hurricanes, Federal Emergency Management Administrator (FEMA) Craig Fugate spoke to reporters at the regular White House briefing Wednesday. Asked by radio talk show host Bill Press ...  

From the we’ve been telling you so department, comes this honest briefing to the White House: (CNSNews.com) – Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Craig Fugate said the frequency of tornadoes and hurricanes is cyclical, and he doesn’t know if global … Continue reading →  

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate spoke to reporters after he briefed President Barack Obama on the upcoming hurricane forecast. Hurricane season officially begins on June 1. (May 30)  

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and Operation HOPE Founder John Hope Bryant announce the national availability of the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, or EFFAK, for all Americans (downloadable and free of charge). FEMA and HOPE Coalition America, a division of...  

Schumer met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Tuesday. The senator said Fugate admitted to the scaled back response, and that he promised to send additional agents to Tioga County as early as next week. Meanwhile, Millar said the Tioga County ...  

Administrator Craig Fugate today issued the following statement on the selection of the new Director of the National Hurricane Center. "Dr. Rick Knabb's selection as the next Director of the National Hurricane Center showcases the continued ...  

The city was hitting a brick wall on the reimbursement issue and turned to Senator Charles Schumer who set up the meeting with FEMA Director Craig Fugate. DeStefano said after the Washington session that he is encouraged by the dialogue.  

From Senator Schumer's Office: Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer hosted a meeting in his Washington D.C. office with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate in order to ensure that FEMA step up to the plate and improve ...  

Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Craig Fugate defended the federal assistance given to tornado victims in Joplin, Mo., as critics argue that federal taxpayers bear the burden for state recovery efforts. "We're talking thousands of families ...  

FEMA Director Craig Fugate said it takes an especially destructive tornado to trigger federal aid. What made the Joplin tornado so unusual was the intensity of the devastation in such a concentrated area, he said. "We're talking thousands of ...  

I was glad to join my friend and partner in emergency economic disaster preparedness, response and recovery, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate this week at FEMA headquarters for a taping of a series of Public Service Announcements destined for the FEMA...  

“If these projects are not completed soon, Middletown will be left dangerously exposed to the elements and future storms,” Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Thursday. So far, the city has already accepted bids on two ...  

“If these projects are not completed soon, Middletown will be left dangerously exposed to the elements and future storms,” Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Thursday. So far, the city has already accepted bids on two ...  

“This report illustrates areas of national strength to include planning, operational coordination, intelligence and information sharing, and other response-related capabilities,” said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. “As we continually ...  

Craig Fugate, FEMA's administrator, and NOAA Deputy Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan took questions about preparedness for special populations and teaching schoolchildren about severe weather. Apr 24, 2012 The White House's Office Hours on ...  

Craig Fugate, FEMA's administrator, and NOAA Deputy Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan took questions about preparedness for special populations and teaching schoolchildren about severe weather. Apr 24, 2012 The White House's Office Hours on ...  

Craig Fugate, chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), emphasized that his agency assists the others as needed. Federal agencies have the lead for fighting fires on federal lands, and FEMA supports them as required. FEMA primarily supports ...  

The following information was released by Pennsylvania Senator Robert P. Casey: U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that he has personally called FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to urge that the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...  

“One of the lessons we can take away from the recent tornado outbreaks is that severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere,” said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. “While we can’t control where or when it might hit, we can take steps in advance to ...  

Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc. Complete text of Baucus' letter to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate is available at http://www.baucus.senate.gov/04102012LettertoFugaterefemafloodmaps.pdf. Baucus has employed a two-pronged strategy to address to ...  

The private sector should be engaged early and often in preparing for and responding to natural disasters like hurricanes, the top U.S. emergency management official says. Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), says governmental emergency management …  

Asked what he’d say to people who tape windows, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Craig Fugate replied, “I’d shoot 2-by-4s through their windows. With an air cannon. I’d say, ‘Did the tape stop that?’” Fugate ...  

or modify insurance policies to protect themselves against the devastating effects of flooding," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. Under the NFIP, federally backed flood insurance is made available to homeowners, renters and business owners in ...  

Orlando, Fla. - FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said this hurricane season federal, state, local and tribal governments need to work together on a regular basis. He made the comments at this year's National Hurricane Conference taking place in Orlando ...  

Orlando, Fla. - FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said this hurricane season federal, state, local and tribal governments need to work together on a regular basis. He made the comments at this year's National Hurricane Conference taking place in Orlando ...  

The National Hurricane Conference is currently being held in Orlando, where FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate delivered remarks to attendees and addressed the importance of hurricane preparation. "Last year proved that the effects of hurricanes can impact ...  

Much of the financing will be private, but city and state help will be needed for the project, said Craig Greenberg ... Getting a 21c hotel is a game-changer for Lexington." Jeff Fugate, executive director and president of the Downtown Development ...  

"It’s vitally important to listen to NOAA Weather Radio and local news to monitor for severe weather updates and warnings and follow the direction provided by local officials," says Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  

FEMA director Craig Fugate says the number one thing to consider is for families to have a communication plan, so everyone can be accounted for in case cell phone service has been disabled. The goal of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is increase ...  

FEMA director Craig Fugate says the number one thing to consider is for families to have a communication plan, so everyone can be accounted for in case cell phone service has been disabled. The goal of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is increase ...  

Tomorrow, April 24th at 11 a.m. EDT, Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, and Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Deputy Administrator, will join us for a special session of office hours on Twitter to take your questions on the dangers of severe weather, the ...  

FEMA director Craig Fugate says the number one thing to consider is for families to have a communication plan, so everyone can be accounted for in case cell phone service has been disabled. The goal of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is increase ...  

FEMA director Craig Fugate came up with the index while working for the state of Florida and has expanded it since joining the Obama administration to include other businesses like Walmart, Home Depot and Lowe's. "After many of the storms, it's very often ...  

FEMA director Craig Fugate says families having a communication plan should be priority number one. That way, everyone can be accounted for in case cell phone service has been disabled. The goal of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is to ...  

FEMA director Craig Fugate said it takes an especially destructive tornado to trigger federal aid. What made the Joplin tornado so unusual was the intensity of the devastation in a concentrated area, he said. "We're talking thousands of families ...  

(Applause.)  Somebody who doesn't get a lot of attention but does amazing work all across the country, including here in Joplin, the head of FEMA, the administrator, Craig Fugate, who spent an awful lot of time here helping to rebuild.  (Applause.)  

"It's vitally important to listen to NOAA Weather Radio and local news to monitor for severe weather updates and warnings and follow the direction provided by local officials," FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said in the release. The agency has ...  

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said, “While we can’t control where or when severe weather might hit, we can take steps in advance to prepare and that’s why we are asking people to pledge to prepare, and share with others so they will do the same.”  

FEMA director Craig Fugate says the number one thing to consider is for families to have a communication plan, so everyone can be accounted for in case cell phone service has been disabled. The goal of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week ...  

The season begins Friday and Napolitano will join Federal Emergency Management Agency head Craig Fugate, as well as Florida Gov. Rick Scott to urge those likely to be affected by storms to prepare beforehand. Officials will begin their public ...  

FEMA Director Craig Fugate said it takes an especially destructive tornado to trigger federal aid. What made the Joplin tornado so unusual was the intensity of the devastation in such a concentrated area, he said. "We're talking thousands of ...  

FEMA Director Craig Fugate said it takes an especially destructive tornado to trigger federal aid. What made the Joplin tornado so unusual was the intensity of the devastation in such a concentrated area, he said. "We're talking thousands of ...  

FEMA Director Craig Fugate said it takes an especially destructive tornado to trigger federal aid. What made the Joplin tornado so unusual was the intensity of the devastation in such a concentrated area, he said. "We're talking thousands of ...  

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Stephen R. Thompson as the ...  

Craig Fugate, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told reporters that forecasts for a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season should not keep those in potentially affected areas from getting ready for storms that could make landfall.  

According to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, “No matter how much the federal government, the state, or local officials do to prepare, we can’t do it alone – individuals and families must do their part to be ready in case of an emergency.  

Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator, indicating "The reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), before it expires, is essential to our nation's ability to prevent and recover from flood disasters."