Urban Search & Rescue Teams

Sep

22

Transitional Sheltering Assistance Extended 14 Days

FEMA News

AUSTIN, Texas – At the request of the State of Texas, FEMA has extended its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Hurricane Harvey survivors by 14 days. The new checkout date for eligible applicants is Oct. 10.TSA pays for eligible disaster survivors to stay in a hotel or motel for a short time if they live in counties designated for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program and if they are unable to return to their homes due to damage from Hurricane Harvey.Under the program, FEMA pays directly for the room and any applicable...

Sep

22

Federal Disaster Aid Continues to Rebuild Louisiana Communities

FEMA News

BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA estimates more than $761 million in federal grants will help Louisiana communities with infrastructure projects and other expenses related to August 2016’s flood.The funding is in addition to nearly $773 million in FEMA grants that have helped survivors repair homes, replace essential items and temporarily pay for somewhere to stay.When disaster strikes, the first response is to ensure safety and then address property losses. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program helps eligible survivors with certain disaster-related expenses to help their recovery.Another FEMA program, Public Assistance, benefits everyone. It...

Sep

22

Friday, September 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 22, 2017 Resent with attachment Significant Events: Response for Hurricane Maria Significant Activity – Sep 21-22 Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Hurricane Maria (CAT 3); Post Tropical Cyclone Jose• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (90%)• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms – Upper Mississippi Valley• Flash Flooding – Southwest and Southern Plains• Heavy snow – Northern Rockies• Red Flag Warnings – CO• Elevated/Critical Fire Weather conditions...

Sep

22

Friday, September 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 22, 2017 Significant Events: Response for Hurricane Maria Significant Activity – Sep 21-22 Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Hurricane Maria (CAT 3); Post Tropical Cyclone Jose• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (90%)• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms – Upper Mississippi Valley• Flash Flooding – Southwest and Southern Plains• Heavy snow – Northern Rockies• Red Flag Warnings – CO• Elevated/Critical Fire Weather conditions – NM, CO,...

Sep

22

Friday, September 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 22, 2017 Significant Events: Response for Hurricane Maria Significant Activity – Sep 21-22 Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Hurricane Maria (CAT 3); Post Tropical Cyclone Jose• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (90%)• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms – Upper Mississippi Valley• Flash Flooding – Southwest and Southern Plains• Heavy snow – Northern Rockies• Red Flag Warnings – CO• Elevated/Critical Fire Weather conditions – NM, CO,...

Sep

22

Fact Sheet: Resources to Help You Recover from Hurricane Harvey

FEMA News

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: thomas.wise

Sep

22

Fact Sheet: Don’t Wait. Clean Up Debris as Soon as Possible

FEMA News

If your home was flooded after Hurricane Harvey, you should clean up debris as soon as possible. Do not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or FEMA home inspector to come to your home.More than 87,000 flood insurance claims have been filed with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). More than 3,000 insurance adjusters are conducting inspections of those homes. This process takes time. The NFIP advises policyholders to proceed with debris removal once it is safe to re-enter the structure.Take photos or videos of the outside and inside of the...

Sep

22

Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Polk, Brazoria and Harris Counties

FEMA News

AUSTIN, Texas – Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Friday, Sept. 22, 2017: one in Polk County in the city of Livingston, one in Brazoria County in the city of Oyster Creek and another in Harris County in the city of Houston.Disaster recovery centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will...

Sep

21

September 21, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 21, 2017 Significant Activity for September 20-21, 2017 Significant Events: Response for Hurricane Maria Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – Tropical Storm Jose; Hurricane Maria (CAT 3), Disturbance 1: Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (80%) • Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Red Flag Warnings – WY, CO, NE, & KS • Elevated to Critical Fire Weather conditions – WY, UT, NV, NM, CO, NE, KS,...

Sep

21

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Jasper, Montgomery, Hardin and Harris Counties

FEMA News

AUSTIN, Texas – Four State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Thursday, Sept 21, 2017: one in Jasper County in the city of Jasper, one in Montgomery County in the city of Conroe, one in Hardin County in the city of Sour Lake and one in Harris County in the city of Pasadena.Disaster recovery centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small...