andyroo
11 Aug 2012 at 01:57

Leanna listened as FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate spoke about the importance of being prepared this hurricane season. You can learn about being prepared at www.ready.gov/kids

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andyroo
11 Aug 2012 at 01:34

Leanna was able to speak about what he learned about being prepared for hurricane season while at the National Hurricane Conference. Do you know how to prepare for a hurricane?

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 04:15

Leanna joined Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Florida Governor Rick Scott as they learn about hurricanes and the upcoming hurricane season at the National Hurricane Conference.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 04:04

Leanna helped this cow share the telephone number to people to apply for assistance. If a disaster happens where you live, you can apply for assistance with FEMA.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 03:54

Leanna worked with crew members from Atlanta to raise the wall for a new home that was destroyed by a tornado. If the President authorizes, FEMA provides assistance to families whose homes are damaged from severe weather.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 03:44

Leanna worked with government officials to make sure this tiny endangered Houston toad was rescued and safely relocated. FEMA works with many agencies to ensure our recovery efforts have do not disrupt the environment and endangered species.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 03:34

One day, when it was really hot outside, Leanna helped FloJo, a Search and Rescue dog, cool off in a wadeing pool. When it’s hot outside, you should try to stay inside in an air conditioned building.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 03:04

Leanna helped members of U.S. Army National Guard 139th Support Brigade fill sandbags at the Dakota Valley High School staging area in South Dakota. Sand bags are used to help prevent flood waters from entering a building.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 02:40

Leanna joined Paty Mancha from our Region 6 office when she went to speak with 3rd graders at Woodrow Wilson Elementary in Denton, Texas about being prepared for emergencies.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 02:21

At the Center for Domestic Preparedness, Leanna learned how emergency responders carry patients during an emergency exercise. The workers who are dressed with special outfits to keep them safe while they use rescue manikins.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 01:58

Leanna learned about how emergency workers get training for their jobs by using rescue manikins at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama.

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andyroo
10 Aug 2012 at 01:34

Leanna took a ride on this C-17 cargo plane filled with supplies needed during an emergency. Can you name some items that may be needed during an emergency?

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 04:21

Leanna took a tour of this inflatable medical tent. These tents are used to help people with medical needs during emergency situations.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 04:09

Leanna visited this Mobile Emergency Response Support truck. Each truck has a telephone and computers that can hook up to a satellite and give workspace for FEMA employees during a disaster.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 03:58

Leanna had a chance to go to the White House with Administrator Fugate where he met President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Leanna attended a meeting about hurricane preparedness. During the meeting Leanna learned about hurricanes and the forecast for the 2012 hurricane season.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 03:46

Leanna got to meet "Sandy" a four year old golden retriever and current member of the California Urban Search and Rescue Team. Dogs have very a strong sense of smell, and Sandy helps search teams to find people who might be trapped after a disaster.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 03:34

Leanna helped Administrator Fugate talk to kids about the importance of being prepared during FEMA’s Bring Your Children to Work Day. Leanna had a great time speaking with the kids.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 03:01

Leanna is hanging out with a family that’s prepared for anything. You should be, too!

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 02:40

This family and Leanna collaborate on making a family emergency plan. This is Leanna's favorite part because they’re using paper.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 02:21

Leanna is teaching this family the best way to package the essentials. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where the kit is located and what is in there so everyone is on the same plan.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 01:58

Leanna shows this family www.fema.gov which is the most credible source for emergency preparedness.

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andyroo
9 Aug 2012 at 01:34

When getting prepared Leanna reminds you to bring things like any medicine you may need and eye glasses to be able to see.

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andyroo
8 Aug 2012 at 04:20

Leanna went to this family to help with the packaging of their emergency supplies. Leanna found this big bin to fill up with all the things they’ll probably need such as extra shoes, water and batteries.

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andyroo
8 Aug 2012 at 04:09

Leanna was invited to the office of Craig Fugate who is the administrator of FEMA. Mr. Fugate talked with Leanna and they thought the best way to get involved was by actually helping a couple of local families prepare their emergency kits.

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andyroo
8 Aug 2012 at 03:58

Leanna went to this family's home and helped make a super important list for emergencies and preparedness. Leanna told them the most important part about being prepared is finding and organizing all the things you’ll need ahead of time. The best way to remember everything is with a list.

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andyroo
8 Aug 2012 at 03:46

Leanna was greeted by all the wonderful people at FEMA who are working every day to prepare our country in case of disasters. Leanna knows how to talk to kids so an important press conference was held where the information could be shared. Leanna has a lot to tell families about how to be prepared for emergencies.

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andyroo
8 Aug 2012 at 03:34

Leanna joins the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a special guest. Leanna is so excited to be here to help!

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andyroo
6 Aug 2012 at 06:13

Leanna joined Mrs. Graciela Quispe Calderon as she helped her children Benjamin and Anita with their schoolwork.

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andyroo
6 Aug 2012 at 05:54

Leanna joined Mrs. Graciela Quispe Calderon as she helped her children Benjamin and Anita with their schoolwork.

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andyroo
6 Aug 2012 at 05:31

Heifer International works with students too! Here Leanna visits a group of students from el Morante primary school in El Morante, Peru.

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andyroo
6 Aug 2012 at 05:11

Flor Isabel Calderon Sanchez spins yarn on a village lane in Marayhuaca.

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andyroo
6 Aug 2012 at 04:49

Marino holds an Alpaca in the Lambayeque Region of Peru. Leanna likes the view.

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andyroo
5 Aug 2012 at 07:31

Mrs. Graciela explains to Leanna, “In the women’s trainings we learned to be better organized. When we get together we talk about our gardens and how to raise our animals better.”

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andyroo
5 Aug 2012 at 07:21

Mrs. Marcelina shows Leanna the nutrient rich soil from her garden.

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andyroo
5 Aug 2012 at 07:11

Cueva Blanca village president, Bacilio Bernilla Neyra, plants a tree.

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andyroo
5 Aug 2012 at 07:01

Leanna got up close with a heard of Alpacas of the Kongacha Sector Community Group.

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andyroo
5 Aug 2012 at 06:49

Leanna visits Ever while he collects potatoes from his family’s garden.

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andyroo
2 Aug 2012 at 06:18

Leanna brought a smile to the face of at least one member of this family.

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andyroo
2 Aug 2012 at 05:55

In a part of the world that has been hit hard by natural disaster, Leanna was thrilled to spend time with this Haitian family.

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andyroo
2 Aug 2012 at 05:32

Education is the key to success in Haiti and Leanna joined Haitian students outside their school.

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andyroo
2 Aug 2012 at 05:11

Leanna joined the people of Saut Mathurine in welcoming Heifer's team.

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andyroo
2 Aug 2012 at 04:51

Some coffee beans got loose, thankfully Leanna was there to help pick them up.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 07:34

Leanna watched as Celiot Charles rounded up his goats.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 07:22

Leanna helped Heifer's CEO Pierre Ferrari dedicate a breeding center in Haiti. A place where cows are born.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 07:12

Anne Vatite Janvier took a break from growing yams, plantains and coffee beans to pose for a picture with Leanna.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 07:02

Leanna got up close and personal with a goat in Haiti.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 06:51

Leanna grew tired of his travels around the country and was happy to spend some time sitting around with Roseline and her Heifer.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 05:41

Leanna sits with the Kei family while they collect food supplements.

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 05:19

Leanna wondered what it was like to plow a rice field so he got on a water buffalo and found out!

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andyroo
1 Aug 2012 at 04:58

Leanna tried to tell Mrs. Sou's daughter that she couldn't hold this chicken, but boy was he wrong.

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