Spin This - Feds Verbal Response on Day Katrina Hit
The federal govt said this on Monday, hours after Katrina. We watched
the response.
Bush, agencies pledge post-storm help
USA Today, Posted MONDAY - 8/29/2005 9:32 PM
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — President Bush on Monday pledged
extensive federal help for victims of Hurricane Katrina to "get your
lives back in order." The government put into effect a massive
emergency assistance program that included rushing baby formula,
communications equipment, generators, water and ice into hard-hit
areas.
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"It's a storm now that is moving through and now is the time for
governments to help people get their feet on the ground," Bush said.
"For those of you who are concerned about whether or not we are
prepared to help — don't be. We are."
He added, "We're in place, we've got equipment in place, supplies in
place and once we're able to assess the damage we'll be able to move
in and help those good folks in the affected areas."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency had medical teams, rescue
squads and groups prepared to supply food and water poised in a
semicircle around New Orleans. (Related item: FEMA ready to test
recovery procedures)
"I was impressed with the evacuation. Once it was ordered it was very
smooth," FEMA Director Michael Brown said in a telephone interview
with The Associated Press.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-08-29-aid-...
Related (from Monday)
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