Posted on Sep 30, 2024
Tropical Storm Kirk forms. NHC tracking 5 systems in Atlantic. Florida needs to watch one closely...
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My comment, "It seems that Florida is doing more to help their neighbors than the Biden/Harris administration."
Florida's State Response
Operation Blue Ridge: Governor Ron DeSantis launched this initiative to provide rapid recovery assistance to neighboring states like North Carolina and Tennessee. Florida is deploying resources such as search and rescue teams, communication units, and substantial amounts of water.
State Agencies: The operation involves multiple state agencies, including the Florida National Guard and the Division of Emergency Management. They are coordinating efforts to assist Floridians and residents in neighboring states impacted by the hurricane1.
Local Support Initiatives: Florida also focuses on immediate local recovery efforts by providing mobile feeding units and cleanup kits to affected communities within the state.
Comparison
While both entities are providing critical support, the federal government is primarily focused on broad coordination across multiple states with resources allocated for disaster relief. In contrast, Florida's state government is emphasizing direct assistance to both its residents and neighboring states through coordinated operations like Operation Blue Ridge.
My comment, "It seems that Florida is doing more to help their neighbors than the Biden/Harris administration."
Florida's State Response
Operation Blue Ridge: Governor Ron DeSantis launched this initiative to provide rapid recovery assistance to neighboring states like North Carolina and Tennessee. Florida is deploying resources such as search and rescue teams, communication units, and substantial amounts of water.
State Agencies: The operation involves multiple state agencies, including the Florida National Guard and the Division of Emergency Management. They are coordinating efforts to assist Floridians and residents in neighboring states impacted by the hurricane1.
Local Support Initiatives: Florida also focuses on immediate local recovery efforts by providing mobile feeding units and cleanup kits to affected communities within the state.
Comparison
While both entities are providing critical support, the federal government is primarily focused on broad coordination across multiple states with resources allocated for disaster relief. In contrast, Florida's state government is emphasizing direct assistance to both its residents and neighboring states through coordinated operations like Operation Blue Ridge.
Tropical Storm Kirk forms. NHC tracking 5 systems in Atlantic. Florida needs to watch one closely...
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State of Florida
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Correct me if I am wrong (which I am sure someone will) but I believe the state must first ask for federal aid. All President Biden can do is offer.
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SPC Jeff Daley, PhD
MSG Stan Hutchison - You're correct, however, proactive Measures by FEMA are allowed for faster responses.
## Pre-Landfall Emergency Declarations: FEMA can approve emergency declarations before a hurricane strikes, enabling immediate access to federal resources. For example, prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall, President Biden approved emergency declarations for several states previously, allowing FEMA to mobilize resources quickly.
## Resource Pre-Positioning: FEMA engages in pre-positioning essential supplies and personnel in regions likely to be affected by hurricanes. This includes deploying search and rescue teams, medical task forces, and pre-staging critical supplies such as food, water, and generators.
## Enhanced Coordination: FEMA collaborates with state and local governments to assess readiness and identify needs before a disaster occurs. This proactive engagement helps ensure that communities are prepared for potential impacts.
## Legislative Authority: While current legislation allows for some proactive measures, there have been calls for explicit authority to enhance FEMA's ability to prepare for catastrophic disasters when warnings are issued.
In summary, FEMA has established a proactive response model that allows it to act before hurricanes make landfall, ensuring that resources are ready and communities are prepared for the potential impacts of severe weather events.
## Pre-Landfall Emergency Declarations: FEMA can approve emergency declarations before a hurricane strikes, enabling immediate access to federal resources. For example, prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall, President Biden approved emergency declarations for several states previously, allowing FEMA to mobilize resources quickly.
## Resource Pre-Positioning: FEMA engages in pre-positioning essential supplies and personnel in regions likely to be affected by hurricanes. This includes deploying search and rescue teams, medical task forces, and pre-staging critical supplies such as food, water, and generators.
## Enhanced Coordination: FEMA collaborates with state and local governments to assess readiness and identify needs before a disaster occurs. This proactive engagement helps ensure that communities are prepared for potential impacts.
## Legislative Authority: While current legislation allows for some proactive measures, there have been calls for explicit authority to enhance FEMA's ability to prepare for catastrophic disasters when warnings are issued.
In summary, FEMA has established a proactive response model that allows it to act before hurricanes make landfall, ensuring that resources are ready and communities are prepared for the potential impacts of severe weather events.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
SPC Jeff Daley, PhD - Thank you for the inciteful response. From the article:
"For example, prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall, President Biden approved emergency declarations for several states previously, allowing FEMA to mobilize resources quickly."
Looks like the President did what he was allowed to do ahead of time.
"For example, prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall, President Biden approved emergency declarations for several states previously, allowing FEMA to mobilize resources quickly."
Looks like the President did what he was allowed to do ahead of time.
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