FEMA Says Hurricane Harvey Mission Is to Support Texas

The video discusses the federal government's coordinated efforts to support Texas during a disaster. It highlights the ongoing mission focused on life safety and sustaining operations, including swiftwater and search and rescue efforts across numerous counties. The impact extends beyond Houston, affecting many areas in Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Communication with local emergency managers is crucial. The next objective is to stabilize disaster survivors by moving them to shelters, anticipating over 30,000 people needing temporary housing and care.

What is the primary role of the administrator during a disaster?

• To manage local resources independently

• To unify and coordinate efforts of various agencies

• To focus solely on recovery operations

• To provide financial aid to affected individuals

Which areas are primarily affected by the disaster according to the second section?

• Only Southwest Louisiana

• Only Houston

• Only Texas

• Houston and 50 counties in Texas

What is the main focus of the ongoing mission discussed in the second section?

• Infrastructure rebuilding

• Political negotiations

• Economic recovery

• Life safety and sustaining operations

What is the anticipated number of people to be placed in shelters?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 40,000

What is the primary objective after rescuing disaster survivors?

• To relocate them to another state

• To immediately start rebuilding their homes

• To stabilize them by moving them to shelters

• To provide them with financial aid