Wednesday, May 3, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, May 3, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, May 3, 2017 attached Significant Activity - May 2-3 Significant Events: •Flooding – Southern/Central Plains Significant Weather: •Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley •Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Southeast, Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys and Great Lakes •Rain and thunderstorms – Plains to Southeast and Great Lakes •Red Flag Warnings – FL •Space Weather: Past 24 hours: none observed; next 24 hours: none predicted Tropical Activity: No activity...
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Significant Activity – May 1-2 Significant Events:  Severe weather – Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic Significant Weather: Severe weather – Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic Significant Weather: Flash flooding possible – Southern/Central Plains Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern to Northern Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley; Northeast Rain and snow – Northern Rockies/Northern Plains to Central Rockies Red Flag Warnings – TX, AK & FL Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – AZ, NM and TX Space Weather:Past...
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East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office to Receive $1.5 Million for Flood Recovery

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 29, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 29, 2017 (attached) Significant Activity – Apr 28-29 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding –Southern Plains/Lower Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley Rain and thunderstorms –Southwest to Mid-Atlantic Heavy snow possible –Southern Rockies to Central Plains Rain and snow –Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Southwest to Northern Plains Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas –CA, NV, AZ, NM, TX & FL Red Flag Warnings –AZ & NM Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed;...
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$1.5 Million to Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for Flood Recovery

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LDPSC) will receive $1.5 million through disaster funding for emergency protective measures following the August floods. Funds are obligated through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program.PA recovery funding will reimburse LDPSC for emergency activities implemented at nine facilities throughout the state for male, female and youth offenders. Reimbursement costs include evacuation and shelter costs of offenders, emergency supplies and the cost of labor for correctional staff. Urgent response funding also includes transportation services for offenders at the Louisiana Correctional Institute...
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Application Period Extended for 100 FEMA Public Assistance Jobs

BATON ROUGE, La. — There is still time to apply for 100 FEMA reservist positions for Public Assistance (PA) Site Inspector Specialists.  FEMA has extended the application deadline by a week to 5/6/2017 and is looking for construction managers, building inspectors and disaster recovery specialists to work in various locations.This week the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office (JFO) also kicked off a national pilot program designed to convert FEMA’s local hires to reservist status.  A robust team of FEMA reservists need to be available and ready to respond to disasters at...
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Friday, April 28, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 28, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 28, 2017 Significant Activity – Apr 27-28 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding – Southern Plains to Ohio Valley Rain and thunderstorms – Southwest to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Heavy snow possible – Northern Plains to Southern Rockies Rain and snow – Northern Intermountain to Southwest and Upper Mississippi Valley Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – CA, NV, AZ, NM, TX & FL Red Flag Warnings – AZ & NV Space Weather: Past...
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Tornado Disaster Relief Wrap Up

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Free Legal Service for Declared Disaster-Related Fraud

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FEMA Hiring 100 Public Assistance Site Inspector Specialists

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...
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April 20, 2017

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:...
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NFIP New and Future Policyholders Have Multiple Ways to Stay Informed

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FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Obligates $10 Million to Area Schools

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...
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Crisis Counseling Still Available for Flood Survivors of All Ages

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...
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Louisiana Flood Survivors Rebuild with $2.4 Billion in NFIP Payments

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...
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Sunday, April 16, 2017

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 FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+04-16-2017a.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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Friday, April 14, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 14, 2017 FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+04-14-2017.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 service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by FEMA. Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....
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Friday, April 14, 2017

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...
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Thursday, April 13, 2017

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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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, April 12, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains •Flash flooding possible – west TX •Space Weather: oPast 24 hours: none observed oNext 24 hours: none predicted   Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-4307-DR-NV •Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-4303-DR-NV   FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+04-12-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe...
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