Blizteria!

01 Tuesday Feb 2011

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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The best political commentary of the day so far, via Twitter:

@joliejustus Jolie Justus

20 Senators trapped in Capitol. We’re meeting to decide who to eat first. Senator Schmitt seems to be the favorite at this point. 20 minutes ago

And the facebook comments are priceless:

…Republicans first…

…Donner, party of twenty, your table is ready…

…Choose wisely. I hear some of the Senators may be a little bitter…

“…Choose wisely. I hear some of the Senators may be a little bitter…”

Win!

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Michael Bersin said:

February 1, 2011 at 8:23 pm

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release February 1, 2011
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing with DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate on the Preparations for Severe Winter Weather

President Obama was briefed this morning by phone by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate regarding the ongoing preparations for the large winter storm that is forecasted to affect more than two dozen states by the end of the week. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches, warnings or advisories in over 30 states, and blizzard warnings have been issued for 8 states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. We encourage all Americans to follow the instructions of state and local officials, and listen to local radio or TV stations for updated emergency information. We urge all individuals in the region to listen to NOAA Weather Radio and their local news to monitor for updates and directions provided by their local officials.
Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate discussed FEMA’s close coordination with state, local and tribal officials in affected and potentially affected states. As of this morning, the following states have accepted FEMA’s offer to deploy personnel and closely coordinate with state officials should federal emergency response assistance be needed: Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. FEMA has also prepositioned commodities for rapid delivery, if needed, including water, meals, blankets, cots, generators and other essential items.
The President stressed the need to be prepared for all scenarios, including significant power outages across the country, and that state and federal agencies need to work closely to support affected communities. The President also reinforced the importance of the ongoing efforts to encourage Americans in the path of the storm to take the steps needed to be prepared. While no requests for federal financial assistance have been made yet by governors, President Obama reinforced the need to be ready to do everything needed to support the impacted states throughout the duration of the storm….
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President Barack Obama talks with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about the preparations for the severe winter weather impacting a large part of the country during a phone call in the Oval Office, Feb. 1, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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