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American Samoa: Tsunami recovery, 23 Oct 2009 

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Date: 23 Oct 2009 

 
FEMA 1859-DR-AS was approved September 29, 2009.  

Federal Response  

FEMA Logistics continues to coordinate the movement of commodities and 
generators related to power restoration. Region IX RRCC has de-activated but the 
JFO Support Cell consisting of only Logistics remains at the RRCC. The Pago Pago 
Joint Field Office (JFO) for FEMA-1859-DR-AS is fully operational.  

Current Situation / Status of Response:  

Installation of up to 56 generators are part of Tier 1 in the Power Restoration Plan; to 
date, 33 generators have been installed and are operational. Three 500 kw generators 
have been placed on the Tafuna Power Grid at Leone, reducing the stress on the 
Tafuna Plant. Two 500 kw generators were placed in service at Fangaitua (east side of 
island) to relieve power outages. ASPA continues to work with Prime Power 
Battalion on the placement of additional 500 kw generators to be used in the Pago 
Pago area by October 23. Some areas on the island are still experiencing outages 
during peak hours, but significant improvements have occurred. (Region IX, JFO)