43 US States and Territories Now Connected to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

DALLAS, TX - November 2, 2009 - The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. today announced its partnership with American Samoa for the National Donations Management Network (NDMN), powered by the Aidmatrix Network=AE. The NDMN is a U.S. national disaster relief coordination system funded by FEMA, the UPS Foundation, Accenture, and the Aidmatrix Foundation to better manage unsolicited donations and volunteers. It connects State and local governments with donors, State Voluntary Organizations

Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Provide Support

WASHINGTON, Thursday, October 22, 2009 - UPS is delivering 70 tons of food and relief supplies to communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa, as a UPS relief flight has delivered the first payload to assist the ongoing recovery efforts, with additional supplies scheduled to arrive in November by ocean freight.

The shipments by UPS, which is a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program of the American Red Cross, are supporting

This map illustrates satellite-detected areas of likely building and vegetation damages caused by the magnitude 8.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami on 29 September 2009. A total of 11 damage sites were identified based on post-disaster satellite imagery collected on 2-3 October 2009. Each site has a corresponding high resolution focus map within the PDF document. Damage identification was significantly restricted by heavy cloud and shadow coverage, as well as by spatial resolution of the imagery. It is probable therefore that damages have been underestimated.

FEMA 1859-DR-AS was approved on September 29, 2009.

Federal Response

FEMA Logistics continues to coordinate the movement of commodities and generators related to power restoration. Region IX RRCC is at Watch/Steady State with a JFO Support Cell consisting of ESF-8, ESF-15, and Logistics. ESF-8 will remain activated until all teams and equipment are removed from American Samoa. The Pago Pago Joint Field Office (JFO) for FEMA-1859-DR-AS is fully operational.

Current Situation / Status of Response:

- Power infrastructure restoration: Rolling

- FEMA 1859-DR-AS approved on September 29

Federal Response

- Region IX RRCC is now at Watch/Steady State, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT (M-F)

- AS JFO Support Cell: Logistics, ESFs 8 and 15; ESF-8 to remain until all teams and equipment have left Samoa (estimated date Oct 15)

- JFO for FEMA-1859-DR-AS fully operational

- Region IX IMAT deployed to AS will begin demobilizing Oct 15

- NRCC is at Watch Steady State; Logistics is on call

- FEMA Logistics continues to coordinate the movement of commodities and generators related to power restoration

- FEMA‑1859-DR-AS approved on September 29

Federal Response

- Region IX RRCC remains at Level II (Select ESFs); reduced staff

- JFO for FEMA-1859-DR-AS fully operational

- IMAT deployed to AS will be released Oct 14

- NRCC is at Watch Steady State; Logistics is on call

- FEMA Logistics continues to coordinate the movement of commodities and generators related to power restoration

Current Situation / Status of Response:

- Ten 500kw Generators enroute and scheduled to be delivered today at 2:00 p.m. EDT (7:00 a.m. local time); additional

On September 29, 2009, at 1:48 p.m. EDT, an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 140 miles southwest of American Samoa generating a tsunami. At approximately 2:25 p.m. EDT a 5.1 ft tsunami wave struck American Samoa causing significant loss of life and injuries, and damage to the coastal area of American Samoa.

- FEMA 1859-DR-AS approved on September 29

Federal Response

- Region IX RRCC remains at Level II (Select ESFs); reduced staff

- JFO for FEMA-1859-DR-AS fully operational

- NRCC is activated at Level III with

Information current as of 2:00 a.m.

On September 29, 2009, at 1:48 p.m. EDT, an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake occurred 140 miles southwest of American Samoa generating a tsunami. At approximately 2:25 p.m. EDT a 5.1 ft tsunami wave struck American Samoa causing significant loss of life and injuries, and damage to the coastal area of American Samoa.

- FEMA 1859-DR-AS approved on September 29

Federal Response

- Region IX RRCC remains at Level II (Select ESFs); further reductions in staffing are anticipated as on-site personnel in American Samoa assume operational control