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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Victoria County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center will open Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in the city of Victoria (Victoria County).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. The new center is at the following location: Hilton Garden Inn123 Huvar St.(In the LaSalle III Conference Room)Victoria, Texas 77901Hours: Monday-Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. Follow the signs to the exterior entrance where the survivors/public can access the...
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December 18, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 18, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 18, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 15-18   Significant Events: Wildfires – southern California   Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests   Significant Weather: Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA Winter Storm Warning – Pacific Northwest & Northern Rockies Heavy snow possible – Northern WA, ID, & MT Space Weather: Past 24 hours: Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred; Next 24 hours: Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level likely   Earthquake...
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December 17, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 17, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 16-17 Significant Events: Wildfires – southern California Tropical Activity:• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Elevated/Critical Fire Weather conditions – CA• Red Flag Warnings – CA• Space Weather:   o Past 24 hours: Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred  o Next 24 hours: Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level likely Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-17-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
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December 16, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 16, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 15-16 Significant Events: Wildfires – southern California Tropical Activity:• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Elevated to Critical Fire Weather conditions – CA, Central and Southern Plains• Red Flag Warnings – CA• Space Weather:    o Past 24 hours: None    o Next 24 hours: None Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-16-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472
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December 15, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 15, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 14-15 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity:• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA• Red Flag Warnings – CA, AZ, & NV• Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-15-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472
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December 14, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 14, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 14, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 13-14 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA Red Flag Warnings – CA, AZ, & NV Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity:  FMAG Approved – Legion Lake Fire - SD FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-14-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf...
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Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Victoria County

AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Victoria County in the city of Victoria.The center is at the following location:Victoria CountyUniversity of Houston – Victoria Small Business Development CenterVictoria Tower1908 N. Laurent St., Suite 400Victoria, TX  77901Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and SundaySBA representatives will be on hand to meet with business owners, homeowners and renters to help them with the disaster loan application process and close their approved loans at all Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs),...
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Anahuac Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center

AUSTIN, Texas – To meet the needs of Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey, the State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of Anahuac will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) starting Friday, Dec. 15.The center is at the following location:Chambers CountyAmerican Legion1704 South Main St.Anahuac, TX 77514Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m.; closed SundaysSBA representatives will continue to meet with business owners, homeowners and renters to help them with the disaster loan application process and close their approved loans at...
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December 13, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 13, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 13, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 12-13 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA, Southern/Central Plains, Middle/Lower Mississippi, Tennessee & Ohio valleys Red Flag Warnings – CA & KY Heavy snow – Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast Winter Storm Warning – Northeast & Great Lakes Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant...
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Free Repair Advice Available in Chambers and Galveston Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Chambers and Galveston counties are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes using proven methods that will prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared to do-it-yourself work and general contractors.Recovery topics covered...
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December 12, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 12, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 12, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 11-12 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA & MT Red Flag Warnings – CA Heavy snow – Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic,  and Northeast Freezing rain – Northeast Winter Storm Warning – Northeast & Great Lakes Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-12-2017.pdf...
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December 11, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 11, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 8-11 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity:• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Elevated Fire Weather conditions – southern CA, Central/Southern Plains, Middle and Lower Mississippi valleys • Red Flag Warnings – CA, KS, OK, MO, and AR• Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-11-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland...
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December 10, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 10, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 9 – 10 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity:• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Critical/Elevated Fire Weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings – southern CA and Central/Southern Plains • Lake Effect Snow possible – NY • Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; Next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-10-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
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December 9, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 9, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 9, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 8 – 9 Significant Events: Wildfires - southern California Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Critical/Elevated Fire Weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings – southern CA and Central Plains Heavy snow possible – Southern Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and lower Great Lakes Rain and thunderstorms possible – FL Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: Emergency...
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December 8, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 8, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 8, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 7 – 8 Significant Events: Wildfires Southern California Tropical Activity: Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Critical/Elevated Fire Weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings – CA and Central/Southern Plains Heavy Snow possible – Southern TX and Lower Mississippi Valley up through the Mid-Atlantic Severe Thunderstorms possible – FL Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: FMAG Approved...
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Jasper Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center

AUSTIN, Texas – To meet the needs of Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey, the State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of Jasper will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) starting Monday, Dec. 11.The center is at the following location:Jasper CountyJasper County Annex271 East Lamar StreetJasper TX 75951Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m.; closed SundaysSBA representatives will continue to meet with business owners, homeowners and renters to help them with the disaster loan application process and close their approved loans...
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A Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Victoria County

AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Victoria County is relocating less than two miles away from its current location.The center closes at the following site:Pattie Dodson Public Health Center2805 N. NavarroVictoria TX 77901Closes: Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.A new DRC will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in the city of Victoria, at the following site:Wells Fargo Building1501 E. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 425Victoria, TX 77904Opens: Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Regular Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from...
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Flood Recovery Reaches Another Milestone - More than Half of FEMA Manufactured Housing Occupants “Back Home”

BATON ROUGE, La. — About 2,250 households in FEMA-provided mobile homes—more than half of those who received them—have made strides in their recovery and returned to more permanent housing.As of Dec. 5, 2,238 households remain in mobile homes while they make repairs on their flood-damaged home or search for other permanent options. East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes account for a majority of households in mobile homes.FEMA teams meet regularly with all occupants to support their move back to a permanent home.The agency provided mobile homes as a temporary housing...
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December 7, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 7, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 6 - 7 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:•  Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •  Extreme/Critical/Elevated Fire Weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings – CA and AZ •  Heavy Snow possible – Western and southern TX•  Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Amendment No. 6 to FEMA-4339-DR-PR •  Amendment No. 2 to FEMA-3391-EM-PR FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+12-7-2017.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery Communications...
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SBA Loan Closing Center Merges with Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County

AUSTIN, Texas – A U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Closing Center (LCC) will merge its functions with a State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Harris County starting Wednesday, Dec. 6.The LCC at the following site closes at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6:Greenspoint MallSuite 25312300 N. FreewayHouston, TX 77060Closes: Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.The expanded DRC at the following site opens at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017:Greenspoint MallSuite 1112300 N. FreewayHouston, TX 77060Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 5 p.m.Disaster recovery centers...
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