FEMA Hurricane Ike News Briefing 9-16-2008

FEMA executives speak to the media and to the nation about the status of Hurricane Ike and the US Governments' role in recovery efforts.

Our sources at the street level say many are missing and they are concerned about their neighbors, friends and family. "I am hopeful but I expect we are going to have some uncomfortable surprises once the water and debris are cleared."

We'll keep reporting as long as we are able to receive updates.

News...Hurricane Ike

Local sources called to report the latest update.

US agency officials have announced they plan to go public with their release of information about damage estimates and other Hurricane Ike related topics.

The news briefing is scheduled for 2:30 pm EST and the agency heads will speak to reporters at the FEMA headquarters in D.C.

Our sources state there have been casualties, however they would not make any statements until officials have provided more information regarding their findings.

We're monitoring cable news and others to keep abreast of the advancing storm. There are no reports of tornados at this time, however, local sources reported hearing rumors that there may have been a couple areas outside of Houston that were affected by tornados.

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Hurricane Ike Info

According to the latest reports a massive Hurricane Ike has left much of southeast Texas battered from the coastal areas to deeply interior areas.

It is because of the population density that early reports indicate the potential for a high level of injuries and deaths. These fears are fueled by reports that residents decided too late to follow orders to evacuate. Now they must hope for rescuers to be able to find them.

It is important to be prepared for emergencies at all times due to climatic changes that are mostly unavoidable. Here is what survival experts are recommending all home owners need to have on hand to improve their chances at surviving a clamity.

According to a spokesperson for Nitro Pak, a survival company that appeared recently on CNN, a selection referred to as an Executive 72-hour Kit, provides for most situations. Click their link for a complete listing of necessities for households and offices. "These products generated a nearly overpowering response from viewers on CNN!"

Check back for more updates as they come into our communication center.

Doc Rich
CEO
H-Ike Info