The most recent programs for the Disaster Relief Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1125 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:34 GMT Panelists talked about the community responses to the Boston Marathon bombing and Hurricane Sandy. They also spoke about how social media was used to help during the crises, and how social media can be used to assist in creating more "resilient" communities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312528-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312528-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Greenberger talked about what was learned about homeland security capabilities and emergency preparedness and management during and after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Toics included the coordination of law enforcement and intelligence gathering at local, state, federal, and international levels; exercise and training; strategic planning; counter-terrorism efforts; and the role played by first responders, traditional and social media, and private players in the crisis such as medical institutions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-5 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for the victims of the April 18, 2013, explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The service was held at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the current political system in Haiti and the effectiveness of international aid following the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Jonathan Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent stationed in Haiti when the 2010 earthquake hit, is the author of the book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster]. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. The program closed with the launch of a new Web site about Haiti. "Big Trucks, Pop Star Politicians and Consensus Building: The Politics of Development in Haiti" was a Global Policy Forum held at the Elliott School of International Affairs' Lindner Family Commons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The heads of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort testified on continuing efforts and challenges remaining in the clean up and rebuilding of areas affected by the storm FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, HUD Secretary and head of Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force Shaun Donovan and the Army Corps of Engineers' Jo-Ellen Darcy updated committee members http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311618-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief efforts, illustrated with PowerPoint and pictures from before and after the hurricane. House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff Director Keiffer talked about the Stafford Act and why it was no longer a viable option for disaster funding The United States Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310551-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in the recovery effort. They were joined by representatives of relief organizations in gaving an assessment of current recovery situation. Mayor Ed Johnson said the main issue is housing for both renters and homeowners. Panelists from private industry discussed how their businesses are part of the recovery and relief efforts. Topics included the need for careful planning and the decision process for the allocation of relief funds. The U.S. Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310551-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310551-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated Representative Frelinghuysen's amendment to the Hurricane Sandy disaster assistance bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-5 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated Hurricane Sandy disaster assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Rules Committee met to set guidelines for the floor debate on H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, a bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. The Senate had passed the $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief funding requested by President Obama before the end of the 112th Congress. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Harold Rogers (R-KY) proposed $17 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief funding and House Republicans proposed a number of amendments, including those that would require billions of dollars in aid to be offset by spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310357-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the U.S. House of Representatives debated the Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Ellis talked about the billed passed by Congress providing disaster relief for flood victims of Hurricane Sandy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Senate initially passed a bill providing $60 billion in funds, but the House agreed to pass only $9.7 billion. Topics included goals of the relief funding, and potential issues with the funds and their application. Mr. Ellis' Taxpayers for Common Sense compiled a list of funding that was added to the Senate bill that was not specific to Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310227-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand spoke to reporters about House passage of a bill providing $9.7 billion to cover flood insurance flood claims filed by individuals whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The Senate then passed the legislation by unanimous consent. Speaker John Boehner adjourned the House of Representatives without taking up the $60 billion relief bill the Senate passed the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310224-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the New York and New Jersey delegations spoke to the press after a meeting with House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor. They reported that a bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy would be one of the first orders of business of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310194-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), House Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA), and other members spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-8 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke to reporters about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. He accused the speaker and House Republicans of putting politics and their careers before storm victims and said they showed "callous indifference to the suffering of the people of my state" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310184-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Rob Andrews (D-NJ), Tom Reed (R-NY), and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-7 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Michael Grimm (R-NY), and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-5 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Peter King (R-NY) and Frank Pallone (D-NY) spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-6 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged that the House proceed with a relief package for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal government and New York City and New Jersey transportation system officials testified on the damage done by Hurricane Sandy to the regional transportation systems, and the needed repairs to rebuild infrastructure capable of withstanding a similar storm. At the time, Congress was considering a passage of a $60 billion relief package for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The package has come under criticism for containing pet spending projects like a new car for the Justice Department's inspector general, repairs at the Kennedy Space Center and funding for the Federal Transportation Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310043-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators from New York and New Jersey testified on transportation systems damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Both Senators Schumer and Gillibrand talked about salt water damage to New York's 108-year old subway system rail lines. Senator Menendez talked about other natural disasters that occurred other places around the country and called on the rest of the country to support New York and New Jersey in its rebuilding efforts. He also had photos showing the extensive damage to parts of New Jersey. Then transportation officials testified about the damage the storm did in the region, the costs of repairs, and the need to improve the the systems to be better prepared for future emergencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309809-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Shaun Dovovan and Craig Fugate testified on damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. They focused on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) efforts in support of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), FEMA funds, and preparedness investment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. They focused on the challenges their constituents faced in the aftermath of the storm and the need for increasing funding for mitigation. They also spoke of the need for being more prepared for an increase in similarly severe storms due to global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate spoke to reporters following his testimony at a Senate committee hearing on Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-3 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate testified on his agency's response to Hurricane Sandy. Other witnesses included representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and state and local emergency management officials from Louisiana and Texas. Topics included lessons learned with Hurricane Sandy, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnering with the Department of Housing and Urban Development on long-term housing, and FEMA funding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309757-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware spoke about damage and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. During their comments several members showed photographs of destruction to businesses, personal property, and beaches in their districts and states. Senator Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held back tears as she told stories of families who lost children to the storm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke to reporters after chairing a hearing by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about Hurricane Sandy, "Sandy and Its Impacts: A Local Perspective." Topics included what efforts have been made to mitigate global climate change and future legislative efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-101 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Grossman gave an update on conditions along the New Jersey shore and in New York City two weeks after Hurricane Sandy. He showed some of the storm damage video he captured while touring the area with Vice President Biden, Topics included assistance from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration, flood insurance, and requests from New York U.S. senators for a federally funded flood defense along their state's southern coast. Mr. Grossman responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Several callers had been directly affected by Hurricane Sandy. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309548-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309548-3 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama travelled to the New York City area to assess storm damage from Hurricane Sandy. During the visit, he met with affected families, local officials and first responders, and a FEMA disaster recovery center. He was joined by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and other officials. The president provided briefing remarks following his tour of the storm damage. Mayor Bloomberg's name was misspelled on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309471-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate and Charley Shimanski spoke with reporters via conference calls Hurricane Sand relief and recovery. Mr. Fugate said an additional 42,000 people were without power after the nor'easter storm moved through the area the previous night, which brought the power outage total to over 700,000. They also said Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Red Cross assistance shelters were reopening, and manufactured housing would be moved into the affected areas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309350-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate and Charley Shimanski held a conference call with reporters to give an update on relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Housing, rental assistance, and continued power outages were major concerns, as was the winter storm scheduled to move through the northeast, including areas already damaged by the hurricane. They discussed the resources being deployed and how social media was helping with their operations, as well as the other organizations helping with relief efforts. Images from Web sites were shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309331-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate and Red Cross Senior Vice President Charley Shimanski conducted a conference call with the press regarding recovery efforts, and food and shelter assistance after Hurricane Sandy. Officials provided an update to reporters and stated that more than 200,000 applications had been received for housing assistance. Topics included criteria for getting assistance, transitional housing funds, and the impact of the storm on the "uninsured". Secretary Donovan shared some personal stories from his "sobering" trip to New York City over the weekend. Images from Web sites were shown in the background of this audio program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309286-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate and Red Cross Senior Vice President of Disaster Services Charley Shimanski held a conference call with media regarding Hurricane Sandy. The callers provided an update on the coordination on the response efforts, important information for those impacted by the storm, and how the federal family is working with state, tribal, local and non-profit partners in response to the storm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309261-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Disaster relief officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding recovery efforts, disaster and housing assistance, and emergency aid stations for Hurricane Sandy victims. Craig Fugate announced that roughly 85,000 people had applied for assistance and more than $18 million had been issued to victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309241-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made remarks about Hurricane Sandy as he returned to the campaign trail with an event at the Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309182-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309182-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Disaster relief officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding federal, state, and local relief efforts from Hurricane Sandy. They focused on power restoration and water removal, and the provision of food and shelter. The Red Cross stressed the need for blood donations. Images, including Web sites, were shown in the background during this audio program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309178-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Prible talked about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and how it relates to insurance coverage of Hurricane Sandy damages, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the history of NFIP and criticisms of it, options for people who have no flood insurance, and the costs of flood insurance. Viewers who were affected by Hurricane Sandy called in to tell their personal stories. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309020-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309020-5 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate talked to residents after they and other officials toured Hurricane Sandy damage in Brigantine, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and New Jersey Governor Christie speak after touring storm damage near Brigantine, New Jersey. President Obama told the residents of New Jersey that the federal government was working closely with storm-stricken states and would make sure they get all the help they need as states prepare to rebuild their communities. The president also stated that he had instituted a "15-minute rule," giving his staff a timeline to return phone calls and "figure out a way to say yes." Governor Christie praised the president for federal support during and after Hurricane Sandy hit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey U.S. Senators Lautenberg and Mendendez, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate, and other officials toured Hurricane Sandy damage in Brigantine, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309136-101 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at a Hurricane Sandy storm relief event at the James Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio. He encouraged his supporters to donate as part of storm relief efforts, and after his speech he shook hands with supporters at donation tables. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309124-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Red Cross Center about Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. He said that coordination between from local, state, and federal officials had been "outstanding" and reassured those suffering from the storm and its aftermath that "America is with you." He also said that his message to government officials was "No bureaucracy. No red tape." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309121-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding federal, state, and local relief efforts from Hurricane Sandy. This program was audio only with the official speaking indicated on screen and illustrative views from Web sites. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309126-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Do you have trust in the government during a natural disaster?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309018-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309018-2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made a statement to the press on federal government efforts to assist states affected by Hurricane Sandy. He responded to a question from a reporter about the hurricane's effect on voting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309119-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Allbaugh talked about federal and local preparedness efforts, in particular for Hurricane Isaac, and lessons learned since 2005's Hurricane Katrina. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-4 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands questioned witnesses on how to prevent future forest fires. Topics ranged from better emergency response management to improved environmental conservation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307170-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Kamoie talked about the speech he gave to students selected for the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which brings high school students from all 50 states to Washington, D.C., for a week of government and leadership education. Mr. Kamoie's speech was referenced by numerous student delegates as inspiring and motivational. In this interview Mr. Kamoie detailed his job duties as White House senior director of preparedness, and talked about his service in both the Bush and Obama administrations. He stated that in 2011 a record number of presidentially declared disasters and emergencies happened in the U.S. and that those disasters were larger than past years in terms of their scale and impact. Brian Kamoie received his bachelor's degree in policy studies and political science from Dickinson College. He received law and public health master's degrees from George Washington University. He is married with two daughters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT