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September 20, 2005
Hurricane Recovery/Preparedness Update
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The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit: www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. Sponsored by John Deere This Week Features FEMA Readies for Rita, Urges Preparedness Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges residents along the Gulf Coast to pay close attention to Rita’s progress and to the directives of state and local officials.
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GSA Provides Disaster Recovery and Relief Support GSA provides assistance to federal employees, vendors, and citizens. Find information on facilities, travel, damaged vehicles, GSA hotlines and more. Information is available on building products, services, technology and other important issues. Federal customers can reach a GSA point of contact on the hotline numbers. These hotlines are open to all customers 24 hours a day. For GSA Web sites and hotlines, Click Here. Get rid of birds! Bird control "X-perts" since 1964 offer the world's most complete line of bird control products - an effective solution for ANY bird problem. For a FREE consultation call 800-662-5021.
Radio Communications Connect First Responders Throughout Katrina Despite the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, a range of local, city, parish, commercial and military radio communications systems have withstood the impact of the storm and remained online, providing a crucial communications link for public safety responders throughout the state.
News Army Corps of Engineers Moves Forward in Disaster Recovery In support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working with local, state and federal partners, to bring relief to the Gulf following Hurricane Katrina. More than 1,600 Corps employees are actively engaged in recovery efforts, and the numbers are increasing daily. With more than $2.9 billion in missions, the Corps is working closely with its government and contracting partners to meet the most urgent needs, including providing ice and water, temporary roofing, temporary housing, power assessment, and debris removal across the area impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, work continues to repair the levees around New Orleans and pump floodwater out of the city. For more information on the Army Corps of Engineers response to Hurricane Katrina, Click Here. Marines Salvage Mississppi Marina Divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, based out of Little Creek, Va., clear a marina that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The team of 15 divers from UCT 1 is on its fourth day of recovery efforts at the small fishing marina, which provides $15 million in oysters and $5 million in shrimp revenue to the communities of southern Mississippi each year. According to Chief Builder (SCW/DSW) Margaret S. Cooper of UCT-1, the first priority of the team has been clearing the marina of all the debris collected during the storm surge that hit the area Aug. 29. Links For nearly 70 years, we at C&H Distributors, LLC, have committed ourselves to keeping America’s businesses running smoothly. We offer the widest selection of material storage, handling, and industrial products, as well as top-notch customer service with our Certified Product Specialists, Perfect Service Policy, Performance Guarantee, and 45-Day Money Back Guarantee. We look forward to continuing to offer you MORE. C&H Visit the recently updated GovDeck to view an enhanced, electronic version of GPN's familiar "action card" deck. Click on a card of interest and link directly to vendor's Web site or click the "Learn More" button and link directly to vendor's e-mail address.
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