The most popular programs for the Natural Disasters Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1177 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:12 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on proposals that would revise the national flood insurance program. Witnesses testified about the $19 billion debt due largely to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, proposed changes to the program, and management of flood insurance policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293111-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore talked about the latest on the Mississippi floods, the continued response from the Army Corps of Engineers, his insight on measures the administration should take to prevent the future failure of levee systems, and how those caught in the flood zone can protect themselves. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299638-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299638-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Egan talked about his book [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; October 19, 2009). He talked about the largest forest fire in American history on August 20, 1910, drought-ravaged areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana went up in flames as winds created a massive blaze . A group of 10,000 men were organized by forest rangers to stop the fire that destroyed small towns and national forests and killed nearly 100 people. Mr. Egan recalled the struggles of the fire-fighters that inspired the nation to continue on with former President Teddy Roosevelt's interest in preserving forest land. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Timothy Egan is the author of [The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl], which was awarded the 2006 National Book Award for Nonfiction. He currently writes a weekly column titled, "Outposts" for the [New York Times]. This event was held by Fact & Fiction bookstore in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 7 p.m. CT. The event date on screen is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290712-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Karen Durham-Aguilera talked about the Army Corps of Engineers' response to flooding along the lower Mississippi River. The river was expected to rise to a record level of 48 feet in Memphis. Ms. Durham-Aguilera also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299427-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299427-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama toured New Orleans to inspect the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307937-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Egan talked about his book [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; October 19, 2009). He talked about the largest forest fire in American history. On August 20, 1910, drought-ravaged areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana went up in flames as winds created a massive blaze. A group of 10,000 men were organized by forest rangers to stop the fire that destroyed small towns and national forests and killed nearly 100 people. Mr. Egan recalled the struggles of the fire-fighters that inspired the nation to continue on with former President Teddy Roosevelt's interest in preserving forest land. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Tucon Festival of Books was held in Gallagher Theater of the Student Union of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mignon Cyburn talked about issues before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including emergency communications when storms occur or during a potential attack. They discussed the problem that the day after Hurricane Sandy made landfall at least 25 percent of cell phone sites in the hurricane's path were inoperable. Other topics included spectrum auctions, and the future of FCC leadership under in a new presidential administration. Paul Kirby was the guest interviewer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack spoke spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing about his department's efforts to combat the nation's biggest drought since 1988. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307122-2 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Emperor Akihito, in his first public statement since Japan's March 11, 2011, earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, expressed his condolences to the Japanese people from the Imperial Palace. In his remarks he said the death toll continues to rise and addressed concerns about nuclear power plants. He further said that the government was working hard and expressed gratitude to emergency workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298537-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, Abby Sallenger discussed his book, Islands in a Storm: A Rising Sea, A Vanishing Coast, and a Nineteenth-Century Disaster that Warns of a Warmer World. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced actions to deliver humanitarian relief to Haiti. Port au Prince, Haiti, was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake the previous day, the largest ever recorded in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291294-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials testified on tsunami debris along U.S. coastlines from Japan's March 2011 tsumani triggered by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306070-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Maclean talked about his book, [The Esperanza Fire: Arson, Murder, and the Agony of Engine 57], in which he chronicles the 2006 arson-caused wildfire in Southern California that killed five firefighters and destroyed 61 square miles of land before it was contained. He spoke at the Rustic Theater in Idyllwild, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311576-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Applegate talked about concerns that an earthquake such as the 9.0 temblor that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, could occur in the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics he addressed were the areas in the U.S. most prone to earthquakes, such as the Pacific Northwest, the New Madrid zone in Missouri, and Charleston, South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298545-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298545-6 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Politico.com previewed the start of the 2012 Republican National Convention, including plans to curtail the first day of the convention because of the threat posed to the Florida Gulf Coast by Tropical Storm Isaac. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307724-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and a tornado outbreak in the U.S, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on natural disaster preparedness. Topics included global warming and weather patterns, funding and communication improvements for first responders, new satellite technology funding, and insurance issues with natural disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299305-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vincent Cochetel spoke about drought and famine in Africa, particularly in Somalia. He talked about the extent of the natural disaster, political instability in the region, and the extent of the refugee crisis. He also focused on the logistics of providing aid to refugees and victims and the role of the international community. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300897-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300897-6 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Jonathan Katz talked about his book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster], about the failure to rebuild the country even though many aid agencies took part in the effort. Mr. Katz also talked about the involvement of people like actor Sean Penn, who went down to the country with the best of intentions but ended up hindering the efforts of others. Mr Katz spoke at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310297-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding federal, state, and local preparations for Hurricane Sandy, which was expected to make landfall later that evening. They answered questions on a number of issues such as evacuation orders, the likely damage the storm would bring to various affected areas, and federal assistance available to local areas. This program was audio only with the official speaking indicated on screen. A live scene of Washington, D.C., was also shown during this 2:30 p.m. EDT call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309120-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Simon Winchester talked about his book [A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906], published by HarperCollins. The book is an examination of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and an analysis of the lasting effect it had on California and continental America well into the twentieth century. Mr. Winchester also explored the nature of earthquakes and what makes them such a destructive force. Following his presentation, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. This talk was on October 21, 2005, at the Western Region Center of the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189483-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sohini Chowdhury talked about the economic economic impact of recent natural disasters such as flooding along the lower Mississippi River and tornadoes in Alabama and Missouri. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ms. Chowdhury participated from West Chester, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299842-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299842-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gretel Ehrlich talked about her book, [Facing the Wave: A Journey in the Wake of the Tsunami], in which she looks at the impact and aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. Ms. Ehrlich spoke at the Mechanics' Institute in San Francisco, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311222-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT RVerizon's Robert Mudge , CTIA's Christopher Guttman-McCabe, and Public Knowledge's Harold Feld talked about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on communications in late October 2012 and what it revealed about telecommunications systems during emergencies. Representative Eliot Engel also spoke by phone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309477-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials talked about the coordinated federal, state, tribal and local relief efforts for Hurricane Irene at FEMA's Washington, D.C. headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301260-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Federal public safety officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding federal, state, and local relief efforts from Hurricane Sandy. They gave updates on the weather forecast, how to apply for federal disaster assistance funds, rescue operations, power and transportation system restoration, and shelter operations. This program was audio only except for some graphics from government Web sites. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309156-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Japan's ambassador to the U.S., Ichiro Fujisaki, spoke about the nuclear crisis as a result of a 9.0 and tsunami in his country. Following his remarks, several Brookings scholars discussed his remarks and examined what the disasters mean for the future of the Japanese economy and society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298579-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama visited Joplin, Missouri to tour the tornado stricken area and meet with local officials and residents. Governor Jay Nixon joined President Obama in a meeting with local and state officials. The President also thanked the first responders and volunteers who are assisting the community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-3 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Hartwig talked about damage costs from and insurance coverage for Hurricane Irene, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. At the time of the program, estimates of the damage totaled around $7 billion. Other topics included changes to insurance deductibles, the need for reform of the federal government's flood insurance program, distinctions between the types of water damage covered by flood insurance, and the percentage of homeowners who have flood insurance. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Mr. Hartwig participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301285-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301285-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Helvarg was a guest on WAMU's "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [Rescue Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes] (Thomas Dunne Books; May 12, 2009). In his book David Helvarg discusses the history and activities of the United States Coast Guard, founded in 1797 by Alexander Hamilton. Formerly part of the Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard is currently under the Department of Homeland Security and is a miltitary as well as law enforcement branch of the government. This duel status means the Coast Guard rescues people in trouble at sea, operates in war zones like Iraq and Vietnam, patrols the Artic ocean with ice breakers, and also intercepts drug runners using ships and aircraft. He talked about his activities in researching the book and stories of the Coast Guard such as during Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. Other topics included the wide and expanding range of duties of the Coast Guard. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from listeners. Susan Page was the guest host. David Helvarg is a journalist, private investigator, and a contributing editor on Public Radio International's Marketplace. He has written numerous articles on a wide range of ocean topics including high sea drift nets, off-shore drilling, and the Navy SEALs. He is previously the author of [The War Against the Greens] and [Blue Frontier: Saving America's Living Seas]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288734-2 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Ferris talked about [National Geographic] story, "Sun Struck," about the patterns and activity of the sun. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-5 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about emergency response efforts following the landfall of Hurricane Irene. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301261-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Activists who recently traveled to Haiti talked about conditions in Haiti following the country's January 12, 2010, earthquake. Topics of discussion included humanitarian aid concerns, rubble removal efforts, disease response, and sexual violence and sanitation concerns in Haitian camps. Participants also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297397-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scholars in Asian studies and homeland security talked about Japan's long-term recovery efforts following the 2011 earthquake, as well as preparedness for future catastrophes. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305960-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials gave an update on Hurricane Irene and talked about the coordinated federal, state, tribal and local relief efforts at Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Washington, D.C. headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301248-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity held a hearing on the National Flood Insurance Program. The program insures more than 5.5 million houses in the U.S., but is more than $18 billion in debt and has been unstable since the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate was scheduled to appear at the hearing but could not, due to the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan earlier in the morning and the subsequent tsumani threat to Hawaii and the west U.S. coastline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298445-1 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 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 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Loretta Sanchez talked about U.S. preparedness to respond to natural and human-made disasters, including safety and response surrounding U.S. nuclear plants. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298525-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298525-4 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT