What is ESF #4
Coordination of resources can be complicated during a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster; however, a process exists to guide such multi-agency interactions. In these cases, the response is coordinated under the National Response Framework (NRF). The NRF identifies the roles and structures of Federal agencies to provide support to States or other agencies through…
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Breaking ground on hope
Walking amongst well-ordered rows of bicycles and racks of “Rebuild the Ride” t-shirts swaying lightly on their hangers, Adventure Damascus Bicycles owner Michael Wright takes a moment to make sure everything is ready for opening.“I’ve actually been able to get into making these t-shirts,” he said, gesturing to the various designs. “A lot of my customers really like them, and they’re made right…
#HurricaneRecovery, #Virginia, #Recreation, #Restoration
More than a road
As Hurricane Helene devastated the Southern Appalachians, it brought a deluge of water that destroyed hundreds of miles of roads, from winding mountain roads all the way to interstate highways.
Aerial view of rockslide damage to I-40 post Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy photo by Andy Ryan)
When…
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All of us were affected
Hurricane Helene reached Category 4 before making landfall in Florida. (Image courtesy of NOAA)
Only a month after the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, another anniversary comes due for a different catastrophic storm—it is the first anniversary after Hurricane Helene devastated the…
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Julio E. Nazario Ruiz honored for engineering excellence in disaster recovery
Julio E. Nazario Ruiz was honored for his engineering excellence in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and was awarded Technical Engineer of the Year in 2024. (USDA Forest Service photo by Dana Hodde)
Disaster recovery can be a lengthy, complex process, especially when it comes to procurement. However, once…
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Going out on a limb
Certified tree climbers such as Andre Fedotowsky, Daniel Boone National Forest, use limb walking and other techniques to maneuver throughout the entire tree canopy. (Photo courtesy of Anna Peyton Durham)
When a dead limb or broken branch is hanging over a campsite and causing safety concerns…