[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 129 (Thursday, September 26, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, Arkansans are well aware of the 
damage that Mother Nature can cause. We have seen the devastating 
impact of tornadoes, flooding, ice storms, and other natural disasters.
  This devastation can be overwhelming. Surveying the damage sometimes 
reveals the need to rebuild parts of the community, infrastructure, and 
neighborhoods. Oftentimes this causes difficulties for families who may 
be displaced from their homes or even their jobs.
  Time and again when we are faced with these catastrophes, the 
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management has been there to activate 
the resources necessary to protect people and communities and provide 
them with the basic needs as rebuilding efforts occur.
  This year we recognize the 60th anniversary of the agency tasked with 
responding to emergencies. No matter how big or small, the men and 
women of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management are ready to 
respond at a moment's notice and support recovery efforts.
  The agency has developed since 1953 from an office in the Arkansas 
State Capitol with one surplus military radio to today's state-of-the-
art facility.
  We appreciate the hard work, dedication and commitment of the 
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management as the agency continues to 
improve and seek new and innovative ways to prepare us all for the 
unexpected.

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