Champions of Change: Disaster Preparedness
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Sixteen local leaders who prepare their communities for disaster and build a more resilient nation are honored as Champions of Change at the White House. These men and women have demonstrated significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of th... Read more
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- -: Champions of Change: Disaster Preparedness
January 20, 2012 (over 12 years ago)Sixteen local leaders who prepare their communities for disaster and build a more resilient nation are honored as Champions of Change at the White House. These men and women have demonstrated significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and em...
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- -: TEDxPeachtree - John Copenhaver - Crisis Rethink
November 21, 2011 (over 12 years ago)From earthquakes, tsunamis and tornadoes to oil spills, the threat to the world's communities has never been greater. With national and regional resources dwindling, how do communities re-learn the lessons of self-sufficient resilience? What must happen to reframe emergency preparedness and go ba...
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- -: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster?
September 27, 2006 (over 17 years ago)Complete program at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=354 Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of Columbia University's National Center for Disaster Preparedness, speaks on continuing issues for firefighters and other first responders in reacting to disasters such as 9/11. ----- Irwin Redlener tal...
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- -: Greg Anrig - Is Bush a "True Conservative?"
March 18, 2008 (about 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/09/25/Conservatives_Have_No_Clothes Author Greg Anrig challenges the idea that President George W. Bush's policies have not been in line with mainstream conservative ideals. ----- The Conservatives Have No Clothes with discussants Greg Anrig, Eric Alterma...
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- -: DHS Chief: Claims of Irene Over-Hyping Suffer "Blinding Clarity of Hindsight"
August 30, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/series/monitor_breakfast Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano cautioned critics of severe warnings about Hurricane Irene as "overhyped" that the storm caused widespread and large-scale damage. ----- On Tuesday, August 30, 2011, Janet Napolitano, Secret...
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- -: DHS Secretary Napolitano Urges Congress to Avoid Gridlock on Disaster Relief
August 30, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/series/monitor_breakfast Homeland Security head says Congress has been kept apprised of DHS' budgetary needs and gridlock over disaster relief funding "should not be the first concern of the Congress." ----- On Tuesday, August 30, 2011, Janet Napolitano, Secre...
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- -: 3/28/09: Your Weekly Address
March 28, 2009 (about 15 years ago)The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing, but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need and opportunity Americans have to keep their dedication to ...
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- -: Weekly Address: Lessons and Renewal Out of the Gulf Coast
August 28, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President discusses the steps being taken to finish the job of recovery from Hurricane Katrina as the fourth anniversary approaches. He points to local citizens working hard alongside responsible government to make real progress in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and pledges that the lessons...
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- -: Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest
May 27, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)President Obama expresses his condolences for residents of Missouri and throughout the Midwest affected by recent tornadoes and says the Federal government will use its resources to help communities rebuild and get businesses back on their feet. The President made the remarks from London, England...
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- -: West Wing Week: 06/02/11 or "One Step at a Time"
June 3, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to see the devastation first hand. He finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery.
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