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FEMA Mobile Homes, No Longer Needed Here, Head for Texas - Formerly Occupied Louisiana Units will Serve Temporary Housing Needs There

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December 6, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 6, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 5 - 6 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•  Heavy Snow/Freezing Rain possible – Southern Plains •  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours – Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred   ○  Next 24 hours – Minor with geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level expected Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  FMAG Approved – Creek Fire, CA...
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Free Repair Advice Available in Harris and Wharton Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Harris and Wharton 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 5, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 5, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 4 - 5 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:•  Western Pacific – no activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •  Extreme/Critical Fire Weather conditions and Red Flag Warnings – CA•  Elevated Fire Weather conditions – CA, NM, TX, OK, KS & CO•  Freezing Rain possible – NM & TX •  Space Weather: Past 24 hours – none observed; next 24 hours – moderate with geomagnetic storms reaching G2 level likely Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Major Disaster...
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Cash Donations May Be Best Holiday Gift for Louisiana Flood Survivors

OIG Hotline to report waste and abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro
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December 4, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for December 4, 2017 Significant Activity – Dec 1 - 4 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:•  Western Pacific – no activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •  Extreme and Critical Fire Weather areas and Red Flag Warnings – southern CA•  Elevated Fire Weather areas – NM, TX, OK, KS & CO•  Space Weather: Past 24 hours – none observed; next 24 hours – moderate with geomagnetic storms reaching G2 level likely Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Major Disaster Declaration Request – Pueblo of Acoma...
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A Disaster Recovery Center Opens in San Patricio County

AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in San Patricio County is relocating five miles away from its current location.The center closes at the following site:Bay Vista Shopping Center2334 Hwy. 361Ingleside, TX  78362Closes: Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.A new DRC will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in the city of Aransas Pass, at the following site:Myers & Gallagher Real Estate Co.(Tent located in Parking Lot)109 W. Wilson Ave.Aransas Pass, TX  78336Opens: Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.then Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6...
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Disaster Recovery Center in Newton County Transitions to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center

AUSTIN, Texas – To continue meeting the needs of Texas businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Harvey, a State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center in the city of Orange will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) starting 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4.The DLOC will operate at this location:Newton CountyDeweyville Senior Center43435 State Hwy. 87 SOrange TX 77614Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m.SBA representatives at this DLOC, as well as all of the federal/state Disaster Recovery Centers, SBA Business Recovery Centers and SBA Disaster...
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardin and Harris counties Transition to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers

AUSTIN, Texas – To continue meeting the needs of Texas businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Harvey, three State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Centers, one in the city of Sour Lake and two in the city of Houston, will transition to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) starting 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1.The DLOCs will operate at these locations: Hardin CountyPinewood Volunteer Fire Department333 Commercial DriveSour Lake, TX 77659Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Harris CountySt. John Vianney Catholic Church625 Nottingham Oaks TrailHouston, TX  77079Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m...
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November 30, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for November 30, 2017 Significant Activity – Nov 29-30 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: • Elevated Fire Weather – CA• Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none; next 24 hours: none Earthquake Activity: None Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+11-30-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference...
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Simonton DRC 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 Simonton will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) starting Monday, Nov. 27.The center is at the following location: Fort Bend CountySimonton Community Church9703 FM 1489Simonton, TX  77476Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m.SBA customer service representatives will be available at the DLOC to meet individually with businesses, homeowners and renters to answer their questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program, help...
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Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Liberty County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of Dayton will close permanently at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Liberty CountyDayton Chamber of Commerce801 S. ClevelandSte. B, Room 301 & 302Dayton TX 77535Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they haven’t done so, in...
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Partnerships and Progress: $10 Billion in Disaster Assistance in the Hands of Texans

OIG Hotline to report waste and abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: asia.scoggins
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Help Remains after Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Tyler County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) in the city of Woodville will close permanently at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Tyler CountyTractor Supply Co.1111 South Magnolia St.Woodville, TX 75979Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they haven’t done so, in the following ways:Online at...
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November 29, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for November 29, 2017 Significant Activity – Nov 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: • Elevated Fire Weather areas – CA• Rain and Snow – Pacific Northwest • Red Flag Warnings – SD & MN• Space Weather: o Past 24 hours – Noneo Next 24...
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Flooded Louisiana Schools Receive $14 Million More in Recovery Funding

BATON ROUGE, La. — Approximately $14 million in federal disaster aid will support schools in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Tangipahoa parishes with recovery and repair efforts following the August 2016 floods.Some repair projects received supplemental funding to enhance construction, reduce flood damage and break the cycle of repetitive losses.Students and schools in these parishes will benefit from the following projects reimbursed by FEMA:Amite West Side Middle Magnet School has been approved for nearly $466,000 for classroom repairs. This includes $7,785 to install watertight doors.Baker High School has been approved for...
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November 28, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for November 28, 2017 Significant Activity – Nov 27-28 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: • Elevated fire weather areas - CA, NM, TX, OK, CO, KS, and NE• Heavy rain and snow - Olympics and Washington Cascades • Space Weather: o Past 24 hours – Noneo Next 24 hours – None Earthquake Activity: No...
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Help Remains after Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Closes in San Jacinto County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) in the city of Coldspring will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:San Jacinto CountySan Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)Parking Lot51 East Pine Ave.Coldspring, TX 77331 Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they haven’t...
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Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Fort Bend County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of Simonton will close permanently at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Fort Bend CountySimonton Community Church9703 FM 1489 (Simonton Rd.)Simonton, TX 77476Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they haven’t done so, in the following...
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Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Brazoria County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of West Columbia will close permanently at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Brazoria CountyWest Columbia Civic Center516 E Brazos AvenueWest Columbia, TX 77486Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they haven’t done so, in the...
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