Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: thomas.wise
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Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: thomas.wise
Oct
05
AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Harris County, in the city of Cypress.A DRC offers in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help anyone who needs guidance in filing an application. The new...
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 5, 2017
Significant Activity – Oct 4-5
Significant Events: • Response for Hurricane Maria
Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Tropical Storm Nate; Disturbance 1• Eastern Pacific – Remnants of Ramon• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: • Flash Flooding possible – NE, KS, IA, MO, IL & FL• Elevated Fire weather – CA • Space Weather: o Past 24 hours: None observedo Next 24 hours: None predicted
Earthquake Activity: None
Declaration Activity: None
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AUSTIN, Texas – Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Orange County, in the city of Orange and Tyler County, in the city of Woodville.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.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the centers to talk about assistance and to help anyone...
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Oct
04
Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro
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Oct
04
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 4, 2017
Significant Activity – Oct 3-4
Significant Events: • Response for Hurricane Maria
Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Disturbance 1; Disturbance 2• Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Ramon• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: • Flash Flooding possible – NM, TX, & OK • Space Weather: o Past 24 hours: None observedo Next 24 hours: None predicted
Earthquake Activity: None
Declaration Activity: None
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Oct
03
DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps are ready for review by residents and business owners in the city of Newton and unincorporated areas of Newton County. The maps were developed by a team of local, state and federal government officials, and they will help residents decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, the flood maps allow residents and community leaders to make informed decisions about future building and development.The public has an opportunity to submit comments and appeals on the new rate maps until December 12, 2017....
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AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Colorado County in the city of Columbus will close permanently on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Colorado County Services Facility305 Radio LaneColumbus, TX 78934Individuals 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 still haven’t done so, in the following ways:Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Calling the FEMA Helpline...
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Oct
03
AUSTIN, Texas – Survivors of Hurricane Harvey can learn how to salvage household treasures damaged by the storm from Smithsonian Institution preservation experts visiting three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) this week.Among the heirlooms that might be salvageable are photos, artwork, quilts, important documents and other keepsakes. The experts will discuss how to handle, dry and clean these items, as well as personal safety during the salvage process, setting priorities and treatment options.Part of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, the Smithsonian experts are visiting these locations:Tuesday, Oct. 3Katy...
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Oct
03
Before considering new construction and repairs on property located in flood-hazard areas, Hurricane Harvey survivors are urged to consult local building officials to obtain floodplain development permits.Obtaining building permits is especially important for those with homes or businesses located within the 100-year floodplain. Floodplain development permits cannot be waived, and local governments cannot reduce or ignore the floodplain requirement. Permits are required for work on removing or replacing the roof, walls, siding, wallboard, plaster, insulation, paneling, cabinets, flooring, electrical system, plumbing, heating or air conditioning. Repair projects must meet community building...
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03
DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps are ready for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Broussard, Youngsville, and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish. The maps were developed by a team of local, state and federal government officials,and they will help residents decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, the flood maps allow residents and community leaders to make informed decisions about future building and development.The public has an opportunity to submit comments and appeals on the new rate maps until December 12, 2017....
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Oct
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 3, 2017
Significant Activity – Oct 2-Oct 3
Significant Events: • Response for Hurricane Maria
Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Disturbance 1; Disturbance 2• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: • Snow & Rain – Northern Rockies • Elevated Fire Weather – CA• Space Weather: o Past 24 hours: None observed o Next 24 hours: None predicted
Earthquake Activity: None
Declaration Activity: • Amendment No. 2 to FEMA-4339-DR-PR
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AUSTIN, Texas – Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Nueces County in the city of Corpus Christi and in Orange County in the city of Vidor.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.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the centers to talk about assistance and to help...
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Oct
02
AUSTIN, Texas – Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Harris County in the city of Houston and in DeWitt County in the city of Cuero.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.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help anyone...
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Oct
02
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 2, 2017
Significant Events:
• Response for Hurricane Maria
• Mass Casualty – Las Vegas
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 5 days
• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
• Severe Thunderstorms possible – Central Plains
• Flooding – Portions of NE & FL
• Snow & Rain – Rockies
• Elevated Fire Weather...
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Oct
01
AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Brazoria County in the city of Pearland. 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. Recovery specialists from the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help anyone who needs guidance in filing an application. The new...
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Oct
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 1, 2017
Significant Events: Response for Hurricane Maria
Tropical Activity:
• Atlantic – Disturbance 1
• Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours
• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days
• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
• Severe Thunderstorms possible – Central Plains
• Elevated Fire Weather – CA
• Space Weather:
o Past 24 hours: None observed
o Next 24 hours: None predicted
Earthquake Activity: None
Declaration...
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Sep
30
AUSTIN, Texas – More than one million hours of volunteer labor, millions in cash donations and countless charitable efforts form the backbone of recovery from Hurricane Harvey more than a month after the Category 4 storm struck Texas.To meet the immediate needs of survivors, volunteers from all over the country continue to muck and gut homes, provide emotional and spiritual care, repair and rebuild homes, and perform other much-needed disaster work. Hundreds of voluntary organizations, in coordination with the Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), have organized those efforts.The whole-community...
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Sep
30
AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Jefferson County in the city of Hamshire.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.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help anyone who needs guidance in filing an application. The new...
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Sep
30
AUSTIN, Texas – Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017: one in Chambers County in the city of Anahuac, one in San Jacinto County in the city of Coldspring and another in Aransas County in the city of Rockport.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.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will...
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