Coordination of Transit Agencies’ Offers of Assistance in Response to Hurricane Katrina


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09-06-05

REGION 10 BULLETIN NO: 05-10

SUBJECT: Coordination of Transit Agencies’ Offers of Assistance in Response to Hurricane Katrina

PROGRAM AREA: Program Management-Safety and Security

DATE: September 6, 2005

Over the course of the last several days, many transit agencies have indicated their willingness to assist in efforts associated with the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina.  FTA has been requested to reach out to you to capture information that will assist in providing much needed service to those affected areas and citizens.  The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has indicated that there are many transit agencies that are waiting for information on where to forward this information.  The purpose of this bulletin is to transmit a survey of Transit Agencies for assistance in related to Hurricane Katrina.

If you are able to provide services in either or both of the following two categories, we are requesting that you inform us of the amount and timing of the assistance that can be provided:

FTA is working hard to ensure that these costs can be reimbursed, either with FTA or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.  Following preliminary replies to this inquiry, and if we successfully secure other funds to support the effort are likely to inquire on specific estimates of costs and number of vehicles to provide this service.  Accordingly, the sooner you can provide the information the better.  Further, the more complete the information, the more credible our request.

Please provide a response to this bulletin to Michael.Williams@dot.gov as soon as possible.  If you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please call Michael at (206) 220-7521.

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