Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes (DR-1994)

Springfield: Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes (DR-1994)
Photo date: August 11, 2011
Photographer: FEMA / Alberto Pillot
Photo location: Springfield MA
Categories: Disaster Officials, FEMA Event, Federal Partners, Private Sector, Recovery, State/Local Officials, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Tornado
The “Whole Community” concept is highlighted in the Western Massachusetts June 1 Tornadoes bringing private sector, local, state officials, and chamber of commerce together to recover from the disaster event. It was possible through the partnerships to have the Basketball Hall of Fame located in Springfield MA to run the MEMA and FEMA registration information on their Bill Board running 24/7 until the registration deadline. The partners from L to R: Jose Vejarano-SBA PIO, Carlos Gonzalez-CEO MA Latino Chamber of Commerce, Jeffrey S. Criuffreda-President Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Dominic J. Sarno-Mayor of Springfield, John L. Doleva-President CEO Basketball Hall of Fame, Peter Rennert-Deputy FCO for FEMA, Patrick Carnevale-MEMA Area Dir. Reg. 3 & 4, Brian M. Ashe-State Representative 2nd Hampden District, Matt Fenlon and Bill Powers-Congressional Aid for Richard Neal. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

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