Latest Promises In Natural Disasters

Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Help victims of superstorm Sandy ‘rebuild their lives’
Obama (and Congress) make good on help for Sandy victims | December 14, 2016
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Direct revenues from offshore oil and gas drilling to increased coastal hurricane protection
A campaign promise long since abandoned | August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Include humanitarian international missions in long-term budgeting
Obama boosts military’s humanitarian aid budget | January 11, 2013
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Improve communications systems for first responders
$7 billion for broadband network on its way, but challenges persist | December 21, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Create a national catastrophe insurance reserve
No action on catastrophe fund | November 28, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Improve emergency response plans
Administration seems to be following new framework after Sandy | November 17, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Appoint a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the rebuilding following national disasters
No CFO for national disasters, but duties addressed | November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Direct rebuilding efforts from the White House after a catastrophe
After Sandy, White House taps Shaun Donovan for coordinator role | November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Increase funding for local emergency planning
More money in budget for first responders | January 5, 2010
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Ensure the Guard and Reserves can meet their homeland security missions
Congress compromises on equipment budget | December 22, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Appoint experienced disaster official to head FEMA
Obama appoints a seasoned pro but doesn’t change status of job | May 19, 2009