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Regional Director Daniel A. Craig spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Eastern Regional Government Affairs Conference in Boston on October 23. Craig discussed the importance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the business community working together to prepare cities, states and businesses in the event of a disaster. Craig answered many questions regarding the business communities role in disaster planning. |
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FEMA Regional Director Daniel A. Craig (far left) testified before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations in Stamford, CT on September 15th, 2003. Craig was joined by Ted Macklin, DHS Office of Domestic Preparedness (2nd from left) and other state and local offcials to discuss first responder initiatives and funding. The hearing coincided with a WMD exercise hosted by the town of Stamford, CT. |
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FEMA Regional Director Daniel A. Craig (far left) testified before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations in Stamford, CT on September 15th, 2003. Craig was joined by Ted Macklin, DHS Office of Domestic Preparedness (2nd from left) and other state and local offcials to discuss first responder initiatives and funding. The hearing coincided with a WMD exercise hosted by the town of Stamford, CT. |
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FEMA Regional Director Daniel Craig (far right) presented the Westbrook Fire and Rescue Squad with a fire grant check for $192,279 during a ceremony on August 30 in Westbrook, Maine. Craig was joined by Westbrook Fire Chief Gary Littlefield, City Administrator Jim Violette, and U.S. Representative Thomas Allen. More than $3 million dollars has been provided to first responders in Maine this year as part of the 2003 Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program. |
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FEMA Regional Director Daniel Craig (far right) presented the Westbrook Fire and Rescue Squad with a fire grant check for $192,279 during a ceremony on August 30 in Westbrook, Maine. Craig was joined by Westbrook Fire Chief Gary Littlefield, City Administrator Jim Violette, and U.S. Representative Thomas Allen. More than $3 million dollars has been provided to first responders in Maine this year as part of the 2003 Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program. |
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Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Barbara Thomas checks in a veteran during "Operation Stand Down" in Boston, Massachusetts. The annual two-day event in August assists homeless veterans by providing medical care, employment and personal counseling, housing, and other services. Dozens of government, business, and community organizations came together to make the event possible. FEMA Photo by Daryl Eli. |
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MBTA, American Red Cross Of Massachusetts Bay And Federal Agencies Kick-Off Safety Partnership During National Transportation Week
As part of events marking National Transportation Week, the head of the Federal Transit Administration today joined state officials and representatives from the American Red Cross of Mass Bay and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in announcing a new program emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness on transit systems. |
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Governor Mitt Romney signs the FEMA/Commonwealth Agreement governing funding for snow removal assistance. (l to r) Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Edward A. Flynn, Massasachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Stephen J. McGrail, Governor Romney, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Nick Russo, and MEMA Disaster Response Manager Cristine McCombs. President Bush declared the Emergency on March 11 following the heavy snows storms which the Commonwealth suffered on February 17-18. |
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Korean Delegation visits the Federal Regional Center in Region 1.
Regional Director, Daniel A. Craig and staff welcome 21 government officials from the Republic of Korea. |
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Quincy Fire Department Receives FEMA Grant
(L- R) Mayor William Phelan joins Daniel A. Craig, FEMA Regional Director, Congressman William Delahunt and Quincy Fire Chief Paul O'Connell at the presentation of the City's fire assistance grant. |
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Boston, MA, October 10, 2002 -- Fire Chief William Borst and FEMA Regional Director Daniel A. Craig display Hebron's Assistance to Fire Fighters Program grant award of $32,400. The FEMA/USFA grant will upgrade the departments breathing apparatus by purchasing a stationary air compressor unit.
(L-R) Les Kittle, Fire Marshall, Smokey Bear (Lt. Shane Dolan), Victoria Avelis, Chairperson - Board of Selectmen and Lt. Kevin McDonnell, Hebron FD join Daniel A. Craig and Chief William Borst for the Fire Prevention Week event.
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Boston, MA -- Fire safety and prevention are always a concern in the City of Norwich where sections are covered in dense brush and wooded areas. City officials joined Fire Chief James Walsh as he receives a Fire Assistance Grant in the amount of $117,00 from Daniel A. Craig, Regional Director of FEMA. The award provides funding for the purchase of a Brush truck with a Compressed foam System. This piece of fire fighting equipment uses advanced technology that can be used in rural and urban settings.
(L-R) R City Manager Richard Podurgiel, State Representative Peter Nystrom, Chief James Walsh, Jeff Nelson of Congressman Simmons office, Daniel Craig, Regional Director of FEMA , and Norwich Mayor Arthur Lathrop
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