BATON ROUGE, La. — Calling all construction managers, building inspectors and disaster recovery specialists! FEMA is seeking applicants for 100 reservist positions for Public Assistance (PA) Site Inspector Specialists in various locations.FEMA provides help and support to people in the midst of an emergency situation and those dealing with the aftermath. Reservists are brought to the site to assist in federally declared disaster operations. PA specialists will conduct site inspections of claimed disaster-related damage. Essential knowledge for these positions include: understanding and experience related to general engineering and construction practices for...
Apr
20
Apr
20
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 20, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 20, 2017
Significant Activity – Apr 19-20
Significant Weather:
Severe Thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains, Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, and Central Appalachians
Flash Flooding possible – Southern Plains, Middle/Lower Mississippi valleys, and Northeast
Rain and Thunderstorms – Plains to Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.
Heavy Snow – Northern/Central Rockies
Elevated/Critical fire Weather – AZ, NM, CO, OK, and TX
Space Weather:
Past 24 hours: Moderate; G2 Geomagnetic occurred
Next 24 hours: Moderate; G2 Geomagnetic expected
Tropical Activity:...
Apr
18
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Apr
17
BATON ROUGE, La. — Four schools in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes have an additional $10 million to recover and rebuild following the August floods.FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program awarded more than $3.3 million to the East Baton Rouge School Board for remediation at Park Forest Middle School and Park Forest Elementary School. To assist with recovery efforts, the Ascension Parish School Board will receive $3.5 million for St. Amant High School. About $2.8 million will help the Central Community School System pay for permanent repairs to Tanglewood Elementary School. FEMA...
Apr
17
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana schools will soon close for summer and the elimination of a normal routine may increase the need for crisis counseling for both adult and child survivors of the August floods. Free disaster crisis counseling is available through Louisiana Spirit, a program administered by the state and funded by a FEMA grant. If you wish to speak with the counselors call 866-310-7977.Children should keep a routine and positive focus in the recovery process of disasters. Both are recommended by a number of children-focused organizations working on the...
Apr
17
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana policyholders have received nearly $2.4 billion in insurance payments from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help with repairs and to rebuild homes following the August flood. The average claim for this disaster was $87,426.Policyholders received advanced flood insurance payments of approximately $361 million. The average NFIP advance payment was $18,733 and dispersed in as few as five days to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts.The NFIP has received more than 29,500 claims for this disaster, of which 98 percent are closed. Policyholders affected by...
Apr
16
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, April 16, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, April 16, 2017
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Severe Thunderstorms – Southern/Central Plains to the Middle/Upper Mississippi Valleys
Freezing Rain Possible – Portions of the Northeast
Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern Plains to Northeast
Space Weather:
Past 24 hours: none observed
Next 24 hours: none predicted
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity
Declaration Activity: None
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
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Apr
14
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 14, 2017
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Apr
14
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 14, 2017
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
• Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains
• Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain
• Rain and thunderstorms – Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes; Southern/Central Appalachians
• Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to Northern Plains
• Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS, CO & UT
• Red Flag Warnings – NM, CO & KS
• Space Weather:
o Past 24 hours: none observed
o Next 24 hours: none predicted...
Apr
13
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, April 13, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
• Marginal Risk for Severe Thunderstorms – Southern Plains
• Flash flooding possible – Southern to Central Plains
• Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain and Northern Rockies
• Elevated Fire Weather conditions – NV, AZ, NM, UT & CO
• Red Flag warnings – WY & CO
• Space Weather:
o Past 24 hours: none observed
o Next 24 hours: none predicted
Tropical Activity: No activity...
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