FEMA: 'Laser-focused' In Florida After 'Storm Of Really Epic Proportions' - Velshi - MSNBC

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Hurricane Ian was a “storm of really epic proportions,” says Anne Bink, Associate Administrator of the Office of Response and Recovery for FEMA. Recovery and relief efforts will take place in multiple phases that will continue for many days to come, considering the amount and severity of damage across multiple counties in southwestern Florida. “Right now, we’re laser-focused on life-saving and life-sustaining missions,” Bink tells Ali Velshi.

Eventually, attention will turn towards the long-term recovery of the region, and Bink says that FEMA will be prepared for that as well. “We bring the full force of the federal family to disaster areas to support survivor’s needs.” - Aired on 10/01/2022.




Terrified And Trapped, One Mom Made An Ultimate Pact To Protect Her Son - Velshi - MSNBC

Bailey Shatney and her family, including her young toddler, got caught in the heart of Hurricane Ian, fearing for the worst. After following initial evacuation orders, she relocated only to discover she was now in the danger zone , and at that point, it was too late. “I had my son with me so we didn’t want to get stuck in the car in the storm.” But she was face to face with the eye wall. “I had to have a conversation with my husband and my in-laws and say ‘everybody's priority is to protect my son. If I need to die for him I will.’” - Aired on 10/01/2022.