10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 14:23
October 2, 2024
"As we work to assist the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene with recovery, this website will be a vital resource for the latest updates on our response efforts," said Acting Region 4 Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle. "We are working alongside our federal, state, local and Tribal partners to deliver the support needed to rebuild and recover, and EPA is committed to helping to protect public health and the environment, restore critical water systems, and aid in clean-up operations."
EPA activities in response to Hurricane Helene thus far include:
EPA has deployed teams from its regional and national operations centers to support these efforts and continues to coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the federal response. EPA personnel are stationed at FEMA's National Response Coordination Center and Regional Response Coordination Centers, providing essential support for Emergency Support Functions (ESF). Additionally, mobile drinking water labs and emergency generators have been deployed to assist communities in need.
The following deployments are key components of EPA's on-the-ground support:
Stay Informed
To access the latest updates, preparedness tips, and resources related to EPA's response to Hurricane Helene, visit the EPA Hurricane Helene website. Additionally, the public is encouraged to download the FEMA Appfor real-time alerts, emergency shelter locations, and recovery center information.
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