Tag Archives: natural disasters

Photo: Air Force crews offload Southern California Edison power repair equipment from a C-5 Galaxy on Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012. The Defense Department initiated the airlift operation to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath. U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo

Worth A Thousand Words: Power Crews Arrive For Sandy

Posted on November 2, 2012 by bniegel

Air Force crews offload Southern California Edison power repair equipment from a C-5 Galaxy on Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y.
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National Safety Month – Be Informed, Be Prepared

Posted on June 28, 2012 by jtozer

Making the decision to be prepared before disaster strikes is one of the most important choices to make to keep yourself and your family safe.  FEMA Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III encourages everyone to become familiar with safe practices in …
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Episode #88: Weekly News Roundup for May 27

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

In the “This Week in the DoD” podcast for May 27: Twelve states are currently recovering from natural disasters, including the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. Service members are delivering relief, and VA financial assistance is available for those …
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The National Guard – Fighting Tornadoes, Fires and Floods

Posted on April 26, 2011 by jtozer

Approximately 900 National Guard members are currently responding to floods, fires, tornadoes, and other emergency situations in six states. In North Dakota, more than 350 Guard members are performing operations such as patrolling levees to monitor possible breaches, traffic control …
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