The most popular 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) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:41:31 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate briefed reporters and answered questions about emergency relief efforts following flooding in Tennessee and Midwest tornadoes. Following his remarks, Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Blanco addressed the Louisiana State Legislature about Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. She thanked doctors, military personnel, firefighters, and all those who helped hurricane victims. She also discussed the rebuilding of communities and the subsidizing of businesses in Louisiana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188877-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke on the Hurricane Katrina aftermath from Jackson Square in New Orleans. He discussed the devastation and recovery efforts in response to the hurricane. He also talked about the fundraising, donation, and volunteer efforts in support of hurricane victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188878-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions, which were primarily focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate spoke to reporters during the first half of the briefing. Other topics President Obama's upcoming national address on jobs and the economy, and the nomination of Alan Krueger to be chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Alice Wygant talked about the Galveston County Historical Museum. She focused on the "Tragedy into Triumph" exhibit on the natural disasters that have struck the city, including the 1900 hurricane which killed over 6000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156271-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a morning session of hearings, Mr. Brown testified about federal, state and local responses to Hurricane Katrina. In his testimony he placed blame for inadequate relief and recovery efforts on various state and local entities, lack of federal funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and slow reactions by other federal agencies. In sometimes contentious questioning he called officials and agencies in Louisiana government "dysfunctional" and chided the media for its reporting on the storm and its aftermath. House Democratic leadership had refused to endorse the hearing, saying that investigation of Hurricane Katrina matters should be referred to an independent commission free of political agendas. Members, however, were free to attend the hearing and question the witness if they desired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189060-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate talked about his agency's new "whole of community" approach to preparedness and response in federal disasters. The new approach includes engaging the entire community, including the public and private sectors, in coordinating a federal response to disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301070-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and P.J. Crowley spoke to reporters and responded to questions about relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In Secretary Clinton's remarks she announced that she would travel to Haiti the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291362-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291362-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. and international rescue, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti after an earthquake that devastated the nation. Among the topics they addressed were rebuilding the health care infrastructure, public order and security concerns, and the duration of humanitarian assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291699-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Wicks talked about his video, [After the Storm], one of the high school section first prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is a junior at Aplington Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, Iowa. Joe Allbaugh talked about the role of the federal government in disaster assistance, and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-26 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-26 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The non-partisan non-profit group Friends of New Orleans held a Hurricane relief benefit concert at a downtown Minneapolis nightclub on Monday night for attendees of the Republican National Convention http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280838-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about efforts to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291361-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291361-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting held on the University of New Orleans campus. His remarks focused primarily on recovery efforts in the 4 years after Hurricane Katrina and told residents that his administration was working aggressively to repair the hurricane-damaged city and return people to their jobs and homes. Questions from the crowd also focused on health care and the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289475-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289475-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Paul Farmer talked about the devastation caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti and took a critical look at the aid agencies which had been working there since. Dr. Farmer also talked about the past involvement of the U.S. and other countries in Haiti and argued that they have contributed to making the impact of the earthquake worse than it may have been. He was interviewed by Dr. LaPook and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a Hooks Book Event for the Ronal Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301766-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President and United Nations Special Envoy Bill Clinton spoke about the recovery efforts in Haiti and how the international community and businesses can help the Haitian economy. His remarks are followed by a panel discussion with global business leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291713-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talked about his book [Leadership and Crisis] (Regnery Press, 2010). It deals with his experiences in office, including his handling of the fallout from Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. Governor Jindal spoke at a special Wendy P. McCaw Reagan Ranch Roundtable breakfast on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Young America's Foundation Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297320-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Mr. Barry examined one of the biggest natural disasters ever to take place in this country -- the great Mississippi Flood of 1927. In April 1927, levees on the Mississippi River broke after days of record-breaking rain. The resulting flood and its aftermath killed as many as 1,000 people and displaced about 700,000 more in the Lower Mississippi River Valley, mainly in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. At a time when the federal budget was barely $3 billion, the flood caused an estimated $1 billion in damage. Mr. Barry discussed topics related to the flood and its effects on the region and the country. Included among the topics were the exodus of thousands of blacks from the south to the north, federal involvement in natural disaster relief, and the effects on political fortunes for politicians including Herbert Hoover and Huey P. Long. Film footage of the 1927 flood of the Mississippi was shown and Mr. Barry responded to telephone calls from viewers. John Barry is the author of [Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America], published by Simon and Schuster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188763-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified testified about federal and local government responses to emergencies, and about ways to improve response time after catastrophic disaster. Among the topics addressed were disaster relief and lessons learned from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Of particular concern were temporary housing issues; communication and coordination between local, state, and federal government; and the proper role of FEMA in federal government responses to future disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288057-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Fraser briefed reporters and answered questions about Department of Defense relief efforts in response to a major earthquake that devastated Haiti. He focused on on-going logistical efforts to bring immediate relief and movements of military assets to Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291295-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291295-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain spoke by satellite video link from St. Louis, MO. He talked about his choice of Gov. Palin and Hurricane Gustav. Following Sen. McCain, Republican Party officials briefed reporters on the decision to conduct an abbreviated opening of the Republican National Convention. They said that the speaking portions would be suspended and the convention would only conduct necessary business such as adoption of the party platform and adoption of the reports by the rules and credentials committees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280830-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sean O'Keefe was interviewed about the book [LSU in the Eye of the Storm: A University Model for Disaster Relief], published by Louisiana State University Press. The book is about Louisiana State University's response to Hurricane Katrina. He talked about how it was decided to write the book to record the disaster response as an example for other universities. The book was a collaborative effort. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192069-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192069-2 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Klinenberg talked about the Chicago heat wave that killed over 700 people in one week during the summer of 1995. His book, [Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago], was published by University of Chicago Press and takes a detailed look at the death toll's contributing factors - including the fact that a large number of the victims lived alone and had no family or community support. He also discusses the racial and economic dimensions of the disaster and comments on the skeptical response of city officials and the media, during and after the event. Professor Klinenberg showed slides during his presentation. and answered questions from members of the audience following his remarks. Technical difficulty with the audio recording throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171479-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Raymond Joseph talked about efforts by various branches of the federal government to provide assistance to Haiti. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip from a news conference with Major General Daniel Allyn, deputy commander of the Haiti Earthquake Relief Joint Task Force. He talked about the U.S. military commitment to Haiti, including what the length and terms of the commitment are likely to be. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-5 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 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 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Collins and Senator Lieberman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a press conference to release their findings and recommendations to be included in the Hurricane Katrina report that would be presented to the full committee for approval the following week. Their report was highly critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency which was characterized as a "a symbol of a bumbling bureaucracy" that must be dismantled. The report called instead for a National Preparedness and Response Authority whose head would report to the secretary of Homeland Security but serve as the president's top adviser for national emergency matters, akin to the military role played by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senators Collins and Lieberman led the seven-month bipartisan investigation of the government's preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina that resulted in the examination of 830,000 pages of documents, 22 hearings that included 85 witnesses, and interviews of over 320 witnesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192236-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate, Nicole Lurie, and David Hanell talked about the needs and care of children in preparation, response to, and recovery from disasters. They also talked about a report to the president outlining the need for a national strategy to assist children in disasters, and provide long-term support for families after a disaster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295146-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Kennedy and Bureau of Consular Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizens Service James Pettit updated reporters on the evacuation of American citizens in response to Japan's nuclear plant crisis following the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about disaster relief efforts and progress in Haiti following it 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293599-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) reform efforts since Hurricane Katrina. Craig Fugate said FEMA would not be able to handle a nuclear emergency similar to the one unfolding at the Fukushima power plant in Japan, but that the government was better prepared to deal with radiological emergencies after years of dirty bomb scenario training. He also talked about FEMA relief operations since the Japanese earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Harry Shearer spoke about the state of journalism, focusing on media coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. He also talked about his documentary film "The Big Uneasy" about the storm and disaster responses. Following prepared remarks he responded to questions from the audience, several on his acting and writing career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298482-1 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT