Here’s part-2 of the disaster recovery story from WNBC (New York) from their live hit in the AM back to the studio from the waterfront on the US Virgin Islands – St. Thomas.
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WNBC (New York) Reporter/Anchor Michael Gargiulo and Videographer Neil Astrow helping to share the story of disaster recovery efforts on the US Virgin Islands
Lots to share as the recovery process continues for all disaster survivors.
Here’s the first story that WNBC did on the US Virgin Islands on disaster recovery.
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FEMA DIV/SUP Newton Tang being interviewed by WNBC (New York) for recovery efforts on the US Virgin Islands
Thanks again to Reporter/Anchor Michael Gargiulo and Videographer Neil Astrow for coming to the US Virgin Islands.
SundayFunday started with more interviews – this time on the USVI St. John.
Our FEMA Division Supervisor Patrick Cornbill shared a few ongoing operational tasks that are being completed including a few special resources being used here on St. John.
Highlighting the ongoing efforts as well as discussing specific challenges that are unique to St. John will help viewers gain a better picture of what is really happening here on St. John.
I am thankful for our talking points as well as my contingency planning quotes I had ready to go. #PIO Although we didn’t get through all my planned events, mission objectives were shared and mission goals were conveyed.
Talked to a few disaster survivors and their experiences with applying for disaster assistance.
Few NGOs were able to share their succcess stories with WNBC and were happy to share partnership success stories with the media.
Also had a chance to take them to a few residential properties that have suffered serious damages from the hurricane.
Glad to be a part of the FEMA team here in the USVI.
Proud to serve so many disaster survivors.
Saturday is a packed schedule as we hosted WNBC here in USVI St. Thomas.
Interviews planned at our local Disaster Recovery Center….
…also field interviews with survivors as well as overview on ongoing recovery operations.
Great quotes from DIV/SUP Newton Tang. Must have been that great prep work from your favorite PIO!
Off to interview with a high end small business owner who had a great line “We are all in it together.”
Joe was well dressed and perfect for the interview. All smiles for the FEMA recovery efforts as resilience is key.
Then we did another interview with a small business owner along the waterfront for all the cruise ship passengers.
Then to an iconic place along the waterfront – Green House Restaurant for a few lead ins and teasers.
WNBC Reporter/Anchor Michael Gargiulo and Videographer Neil Astro
FEMA PIO Sur, WNBC Reporter/Anchor Gargiulo, and acting FEMA DIV/SUP Tang
Can’t figure out the mold? Keep or throw away? Having a hard time mitigating?
Don’t give up!
Here’s Jasmine (aka Miss Mold) in helping discern how to deal with mold and preventive ways that you can do to better prepare your home for the next hurricane.
Special thanks to the entire Mitigation team from HQ working to serve disaster survivors in the USVI.
Mold doesn’t stand a chance!
My lunchtime today was spent w/ my DSATeams who are tirelessly working in the field to get #USVI survivors registered for FEMA Disaster Assistance.
They are truly working hard for countless disaster survivors.
More info: http://www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362
Where are the the Disaster Recovery Centers on USVI St. Thomas?
Here’s all three of them on St. Thomas.
Hope to see all of you register before the Monday December 18th, 2017 deadline.
Did you abandon your #USVirginIsland #boat before Hurricane Irma? Maria? Find out more info about these abandoned vessels.
Final day to claim your boat is on Friday December 1, 2017.
More information: usvihurricaneboatremoval.wordpress.com
Highlighting the work of our partners in public safety from New Jersey working out of the USVI Schneider Regional Hospital.
Special thanks to our partners in public safety from New Jersey.
SundayFunday right?
Some behind the scenes for the Sunday interviews about our Disaster Recovery Centers.
Tight head shots are great. Sun was nice too.
However, my board shorts or slippers didn’t exactly make the cut.
Oh well. Definitely not here for fashion.
Reporting live from your favorite FEMA Disaster PIO
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