Posted on 08/27/2011 11:04:24 AM PDT by mandaladon
WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency's command center on Saturday as Hurricane Irene began making its way up the East Coast, and 6,500 American troops were told to be ready in case they are needed for relief work.
The center helps coordinate the government's response to natural disasters such as this weekend's hurricane, and the president offered encouragement to emergency management staff from across the federal government.
"Everybody here, you guys are doing a great job," Obama told dozens of workers who were at their computer stations. The workers wore red or blue vests with their job descriptions on their backs.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told 6,500 active duty troops to be prepared for a possible order for them to help with Hurricane Irene relief assistance. Panetta issued a prepare-to-deploy order for the troops from all branches of the military if support relief efforts are required, spokesman George Little said.
The request for the possible help came from states in the path of the storm.
Obama, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and his assistant for homeland security, John Brennan, said he was monitoring the situation closely. He thanked everyone for their efforts.
"''This is still obviously going to be a touch and go situation for a lot of communities, but knowing that they've got an outstanding response team like this will make all the difference in the world," he said. "Especially because you all are not going to get any sleep for the next 72 hours or so."
Earlier Saturday, Obama got a fresh update on the storm from his emergency management team.
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Obama said that when he discussed the situation Friday with governors and mayors, he asked if they could think of anything else they needed. "There was quiet on the phone and that was a good sign," the president said.-----------I think this means they didn't want to talk to the jerk.
can you spell “photo-op”???
FEMA....standing by with millions of checks for urban victims of this horrible man-made disaster.....St. Louis, Chicago, DC, New Orleans, and on and on and on....
This thread is absolutely worthless
w/o pics
Like he really shives a git.
Probably anxious to get back with Reggie Love.
“good luck. We’re all counting on you”
I'm embarrassed for my country. All our greatness compromised by the likes of Obama and his minions...
but like the Phoenix, we will rise again..a solid, moral nation. God Help Us!!
I'm hoping that a photo will be released. I've got a great caption for it when it is released. I'm searching and not finding anything yet.
avital2 wrote:
can you spell photo-op???
Irene is Obama’s job plan !!!
This idiot is a total a$$hole. That last comment was completely uncalled for. Almost like he's making fun of them.
The only thing that causes Hussein to lose sleep is worrying about is planning the next family and friends vacation.
He really just wants to know when he can go golfing again. Go tomorrow morning Mr President and take an umbrella!!
He really just wants to know when he can go golfing again. Go tomorrow morning Mr President and take an umbrella!!
We’ll see just how much water “Looter Guy” has to wade through this time. My guess is not much. Not much at all.
Guess who paid for all those colorful vests?
My vote for best post!
Sorry about the double post. My cat Hannah wanted me to pick her up and I hit twice. Sorry
“The workers wore red or blue vests with their job descriptions on their backs.”
How much did we pay for this ridiculous display? Gads....no wonder our country is going over the cliff. These government workers can’t even keep up with their own and others job descriptions. I’d love to know if the blue vests in Obama’s Fema tell the red vests what to do....lol
BozO chimes in days after all preparations and precautions are underway, late to the party as always. Useless.
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