Fattah and Nutter Get FEMA Briefing on Local Storm Preparation

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Aug 27, 2011, 01:47 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Congressional Urban Caucus will be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter today to be briefed by Administrators from Region III of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on its area preparation as severe weather from Hurricane Irene approaches.

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Fattah said, "I want residents of Philadelphia to know that I'm working in close coordination with FEMA and the Mayor's office to make certain that everything that can be done is being done to ensure their safety. Today's briefing will provide the Mayor and me the latest information on the rapid response the city can expect."

WHO:	Congressman Chaka Fattah
	Mayor Michael Nutter
WHAT:	FEMA briefing on Hurricane Irene Storm Preparation
WHERE:	FEMA Region III Headquarters
	One Independence Mall
	615 Chestnut Street
	Philadelphia, PA

WHEN:	Saturday, August 27, 2011
	3:30 pm