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Written testimony of USCG Commandant for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard hearing titled “Coast Guard Readiness: How Far Can We Stretch Our Nation’s Only Multi-Mission, Military F

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft addresses the unique blend of authorities, capabilities, capacities, and partnerships that position the Coast Guard well for success during maritime search and rescue events and natural disasters.

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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing titled “Emergency Response and Recovery: Central Takeaways from the Unprecedented 2017 Hurricane Season”

FEMA Administrator Brock Long addresses the future of FEMA and the 2017 hurricane season’s federal response and recovery efforts.

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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “2017 Hurricane Season: Oversight of the Federal Response”

FEMA Administrator Brock Long addresses the future of FEMA and the 2017 hurricane season’s federal response and recovery efforts.

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September 2017 Jones Act Waivers

On September 8, 2017 and in recognition of the severity of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act.  This waiver will ensure that over the next week, all options are available to distribute fuel to states and territories impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, both historic storms. The waiver will be in effect for seven days after signature and is specifically tailored to transportation of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.

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ICE-CBP Joint Message Regarding Hurricane Sandy Translated

October 27, 2012. Translation of the ICE-CBP Joint Message Regarding Hurricane Sandy. Language options include Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, and Vietnamese.

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S&T National Hurricane Program Technology Modernization LEAV Portfolio Fact Sheet

As part of the NHP technology modernization, DHS S&T is exploring enhancements to the current evacuation alert strategy to improve public compliance.

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S&T NHP Technology Modernization Guidance Document and Working Group Fact Sheet

This NHP Preparedness and Response Guidance Document contains a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned for hurricane preparedness and response.

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ICE-CBP Joint Message Regarding Hurricane Isaac

ICE-CBP Joint Message Regarding Hurricane Isaac