Tuesday, May 16, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe weather – Strong tornado possible in the plains states Flash Flooding possible across the Central Plains and the Middle/Upper Mississippi Valley Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, NM, TX, CO, OK, FL & GA Red Flag Warnings – AZ, NM, TX & FL Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed Next 24 hours: Minor predicted; geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level likely Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests...

Livingston Parish to Receive an Additional $622K for Flood Recovery

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, May 13, 2017 Significant Activity for May 12-13 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Flash Flooding possible – Northern NJ and New York City•  Fire Weather:   ○  Critical: Central FL   ○  Elevated: Southwest, eastern Dakotas, FL to southeastern GA•  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: None observed   ○  Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Major Disaster Declaration Request – Mississippi•  Major Disaster Declaration Request – New Hampshire•  Amendment No. 2 to...

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to Receive $1.1 M More in Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) will receive $1.1 million following the August floods. FEMA disaster funding will help with demolition, cleaning and remediation costs of classrooms, offices, bathrooms and storage areas at four educational facilities. This brings a total awarded to EBRPSS of $5 million.After the August floods, 16 school campuses flooded throughout the parish. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program awarded federal funds for emergency protective measures at Greenbrier Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary and Howell Park Elementary School. EBRPSS also received disaster funds...

Friday, May 12, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, May 12, 2017 Significant Activity for May 11-12 Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: •  Rain and thunderstorms – northern California to Pacific Northwest; Central Great Basin, Central Rockies, Northern Plains; Southern Plains to Southeastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – FL, GA, & SC •  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: None observed   ○  Next 24 hours: None predictedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration Activity: None     FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+05-12-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update...

Thursday, May 11, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, May 11, 2017 Significant Activity – May 10-11   Significant Events: Hanford Nuclear Site – FINAL   Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi and Tennessee valleys; Central Appalachians Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest; Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Southern Rockies to Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-Atlantic Rain and snow – Northern Intermountain to central CA; Central/Southern Rockies Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – FL & GA Red Flag Warnings – FL Space...

Jim Wells County, Texas Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective in Jim Wells County on Aug. 15, 2017. Residents are encouraged to examine these maps to decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Awareness of flood risk can help individuals and community leaders can make informed decisions about building and development. Many people do not realize it, but flooding is the #1 natural disaster in the U.S. and only flood insurance covers these unexpected, damaging and sometimes fatal events. Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover the effects of flooding. Anyone without flood insurance...

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

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...

Forging Ahead: One Family’s Path to Flood Recovery

BATON ROUGE, La. — Kim Aucoin moved to Baton Rouge from Charlotte, North Carolina, in March 2016. She was raised in Lafayette and was happy to once again live in her home state of Louisiana. Little did she know that just five months later the area would be devastated by historical flooding.“My landlord came to the house and said ‘Get out, we’re going to flood,’” said Aucoin. The home had never flooded before, even during a big flood event in 1989, but she said this time her landlord didn’t want to...

Fourth Extension Granted for NFIP Policyholders to Submit Proof of Loss

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