Urban Search & Rescue Teams

Jun

29

State/FEMA Disaster Centers Now Open in Faulkner, Washington Counties

FEMA News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two more State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open Friday, June 30, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in April and May.Center locations are as follows:Faulkner CountyMcGee Center3800 College Ave.Conway AR 72034 Washington CountyFayetteville Executive Airport Terminal Building4500 South School Ave.Fayetteville AR 72701 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.The Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day.Disaster...

Jun

29

Prairie, White, Woodruff Counties Added for FEMA-SBA Assistance

FEMA News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – FEMA disaster assistance to individuals impacted in the severe storms between April 26 and May 19 has been extended to three more Arkansas counties: Prairie, White and Woodruff.The June 15 Major Disaster Declaration originally designated 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell— for assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Prairie, White and Woodruff were added after a review of ongoing damage assessments by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and FEMA.Survivors should always contact their insurance company as...

Jun

29

Thursday, June 29, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, June 29, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, June 29, 2017 Significant Activity – June 28-29 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes Flash flooding – Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley and...

Jun

29

Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Help Flooded Arkansans

FEMA News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open Thursday, June 29, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in April and May.Center locations are as follows:Randolph CountyRandolph County Nursing Center1405 Hospital Drive.Pocahontas AR 72455 Lawrence CountyBlack River Fire Training Center114 Wilson Drive Walnut Ridge AR 72476 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management,...

Jun

28

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Significant Activity – June 27-28 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Dora, Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Central Plains to the Great Lakes Flash flooding – Central Plains to the Great Lakes and coastal Louisiana Elevated/Critical...

Jun

27

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Revised Flood Maps for Saline County, Arkansas

FEMA News

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps are ready for residents and business owners in four Saline County communities to review. Those communities include Alexander, Bauxite, Benton and Bryant.Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, the flood maps allow residents and community leaders to make informed decisions about future building and development.A team of local and state government officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency worked together to develop the revised preliminary maps.The public can submit comments and appeals...

Jun

27

PRELIMINARY FLOOD MAPS IN HARRIS (SIMS BAYOU) COUNTY, TX READY FOR PUBLIC VIEW

FEMA News

DENTON, Texas – New preliminary flood maps will soon be available for residents and business owners near Sims Bayou.To learn more about the proposed map changes, Harris County and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials will host an Open House on Tuesday, May 16, 2 -7 p.m. It will be held at the Houston Community College, Central South Campus at 1990 Airport Blvd, Houston.Viewing these maps can help residents and business owners make informed decisions about buying flood insurance. Community leaders can use them to make decisions about future developments.Additional information...

Jun

27

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, June 27, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Significant Activity – June 26-27 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Dora, Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Northern and Central Plains Elevated/Critical Fire Weather – CA, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, NE and SD Isolated dry thunderstorms –...

Jun

26

FEMA Teams Canvassing Neighborhoods to Help Arkansas Flood Survivors

FEMA News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Federal disaster survivor assistance teams are working in storm–stricken neighborhoods, helping Arkansans register for FEMA disaster assistance, providing application updates and making referrals to additional resources when needed.Additionally, housing inspectors contracted by FEMA are reviewing residential damages onsite. Applicants must have suffered storm damage during the period from April 26 to May 19, be head of household and be a legal resident of the U.S.FEMA teams will be in all 13 designated disaster counties—initially in Boone, Carroll, Clay, Fulton, Pulaski and Washington. They will also visit neighborhoods...

Jun

26

Arkansas Flood Survivors Urged to Register for FEMA Assistance

FEMA News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A June 15 major disaster declaration for Arkansas has opened the door for flood-stricken residents of 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell—to apply for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration.Residents should be aware that FEMA disaster assistance is for specific purposes centered on getting a disaster survivor into a functioning home that is safe for occupancy and secure. FEMA grants don’t cover all damage, especially to insured property, but...