Thursday October 17, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday October 17, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Severe weather – Northeast Critical and elevated fire weather – Central Great Basin to PlainsRed Flag Warnings – UT, CO, WY, NM, TX, OK, KS, NE and SDTropical Activity:Atlantic: Invest 96L (Disturbance 1): High (80%) Eastern Pacific: Potential Tropical Cyclone Seventeen-E: Low (20%) - FINAL; Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:Amendment No. 7 to FEMA-4429-DR-MS FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-17-2019.pdf...
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Wednesday October 16, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday October 16, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•Red Flag Warnings UT and WYTropical Activity:•Atlantic: Remnants of Fifteen FINAL ; Disturbance 1: Medium (50%)•Eastern Pacific: Potential Tropical Cyclone Seventeen E ; Disturbance 1: Low 30%30%)•Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity:None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-16-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have...
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Texans Should Beware of Fraud, Scams Following Tropical Storm Imelda

AUSTIN, Texas – State and federal disaster recovery officials urge Texans affected by Tropical Storm Imelda to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud. As government agencies and charitable groups continue providing disaster assistance to Texans affected by the recent tropical storm, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to prey on vulnerable survivors. The most common post-disaster fraud practices include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations and fake offers of state or federal aid. Local, state and federal government officials advise all...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Montgomery and Liberty Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – Joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be opening Wednesday, October 16 at New Caney in Montgomery County and Thursday, October 17 at Liberty in Liberty County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The centers will be at the following locations:...
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Monday, October 14, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 14, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 14, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•  Saddle Ridge Fire – CA (Final) Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic: Tropical Storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: High (80%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Low (10%)•  Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%); Disturbance 2: High (80%)•  Central Pacific: Post Tropical Cyclone Ema (Final)•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-14-2019 (2).pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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Sunday, October 13, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 13, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•  Saddleridge Fire – CA Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic: Tropical Storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%)•  Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: High (70%)•  Central Pacific: Tropical Storm Ema•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-13-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Orange County to Help Imelda Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – A joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening Monday, Oct. 14, in Orange County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The center is located at the following address, along with the SBA Business Recovery Center:Orange County Convention and Expo...
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Saturday October 12, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday October 12, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Saddleridge Fire – CACritical fire weather – southern CARed Flag Warnings – southern CATropical Activity:Atlantic: Subtropical storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (90%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%); Disturbance 3: Medium (50%)Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (near 100%)Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-12-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during...
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More Parishes Added to Louisiana Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Barry

BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, Cameron and St. Landry parishes have been added to the August 27 major disaster declaration for preparations and damages related to Hurricane Barry. Two other parishes, Pointe Coupee and St. Martin parishes are now eligible for permanent work. These two parishes were previously designated for emergency work only. The additional parishes are now eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funding to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Barry between July 10 and 15, 2019....
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Friday October 11, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday October 11, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Extreme and critical fire weather – CA Winter Storm – Central and Northern PlainsTropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (90%)Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  2  Amendments issuedFMAG approved for Saddleridge Fire, CA FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-11-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code |...
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Texas TS Imelda Survivors Can Expect to See FEMA Teams Visiting Their Neighborhoods

AUSTIN, Texas – Housing inspectors and Disaster Survivor Assistance teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have hit the streets in six Texas counties to help survivors of Tropical Storm Imelda get connected with potential assistance.If you live in an affected area, you may encounter Disaster Survivor Assistance teams as they go door to door to answer questions about the types of help available, help survivors apply for federal assistance, update applicants’ contact information and help with referrals to disaster recovery partners. Team members wear blue FEMA shirts.Inspections occur after...
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Exploration Green prevents flooding, enhances Houston-area community

A former golf course is now an innovative park designed to hold 500 million gallons of stormwater AUSTIN, Texas — Hurricane Harvey flooded thousands of Texas homes in August 2017, but about 150 in Clear Lake City stayed dry because of an innovative collaboration between the local water authority and the community.  In 2005 the owner of a golf course on the southeast edge of Houston announced he planned to close the course and develop homes and businesses in its place. The Clear Lake City Water Authority evaluated the impact of the...
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Thursday, October 10, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, October 10, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•   Extremely Critical Fire Weather – CA •   Red Flag Warning – CA, NV, AZ, UT, & CO•   Winter Storm – Central and Northern Plains•   Severe Thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to the Middle Mississippi Valley Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (near 0%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (80%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  2 Amendments issued  ...
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Super Typhoon Hagibis – FINAL•   Critical Fire Weather and Red Flag Warning – CA, NV, AZ, UT, & CO Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Low (20%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (70%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  Request:  Major Disaster Declaration – Florida           FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-9-2019.pdf...
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Texas Floods Prompt Insurance Claims: What to Expect after Imelda

AUSTIN, Texas –– Texas residents with National Flood Insurance Program policies are beginning to file claims for damages caused by Tropical Storm Imelda. Statewide, residents have filed nearly 10,200 flood insurance claims since Sept. 17, the day the storm made landfall. Policy holders should follow these steps:  Immediately following flood damage: Contact your insurance agent to report your loss. Depending on the severity of the event, an insurance adjuster will contact you within a few days of starting your claim.Ask the adjustor if you are eligible for an advance payment to...
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Super Typhoon Hagibis Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%); Disturbance 2: Low (30%); Disturbance 3: Low (10%)•   Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected to threaten the islands Declaration Activity: Declaration Approved for CNMI and South Dakota         FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-8-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery...
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Finding Assistance after Tropical Storm Imelda

Denton, Texas – Are you a Texas homeowner or renter whose home is damaged or uninhabitable because of damage caused by Tropical Storm Imelda? Resources are available to help get you on the road to recovery.  Here are the first steps to take: Do you have insurance? If you have a homeowner’s or flood insurance policy, contact your insurance company and file a claim first. Assess the condition of your home and property. Document any damages with photographs and make a list of damaged items. If possible, find receipts for those items.   If...
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Monday, October 7, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 7, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Super Typhoon Hagibis Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Low (30%)•  Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•  Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•  Western Pacific: Super Typhoon Hagibis (CAT 4) Declaration Activity: None       FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-7-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters...
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Sunday, October 6, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 6, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: None Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Low (30%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (0%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: Tropical Depression 20W (Hagibis) Declaration Activity: None     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-6-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription...
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Saturday, October 5, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 5, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Red Flag Warnings – CA, CO, and WY Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (30%); Disturbance 2:  Low (10%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: Tropical Depression 20 Declaration Activity: •  Approval: Major Disaster – FEMA-DR-4465-NC•  Approval: Major Disaster – FEMA-DR-4466-TX     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-5-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive...
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