tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020935292186960688.post3670437585939665146..comments2024-03-27T06:23:17.641-04:00Comments on Ontario-geofish: FEMA tries to bask in Chicago earthquake gloryHarold Asmishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458639605880944167noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020935292186960688.post-64804865196787766902008-04-21T08:55:00.000-04:002008-04-21T08:55:00.000-04:00I just thought their press release was rather supe...I just thought their press release was rather superfluous and late.Harold Asmishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458639605880944167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020935292186960688.post-46739851401002485232008-04-21T08:49:00.000-04:002008-04-21T08:49:00.000-04:00FEMA's take on the situation: FEMA Closely Mon...FEMA's take on the situation: <br><br>FEMA Closely Monitoring Midwest Earthquake and Aftershocks<br>Release Date: April 18, 2008<br>Release Number: FNF-08-037<br><br>The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with state and local officials to identify the potential need for federal assistance as a result of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mt. Carmel, Ill., this morning. FEMA also is working closely with its federal partners to support the efforts of state and local emergency managers in the affected states as needed.<br><br>FEMA continues to monitor the effects of the earthquake and its aftershocks. Citizens in the impacted area should be prepared for certain hazards and possible evacuations in the event their homes or businesses are damaged and unsafe for reentry. Residents should listen for emergency messages from state and local officials and be cautious driving through the area as roads and buildings may have sustained damage from the temblor. Individuals not immediately in the impacted area avoid entering the impacted area if possible. For more information on what citizens can do to protect themselves and others following an earthquake...<br>For more details, click on the following link: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=43233.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com