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Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: sylvia.obear
Apr
20
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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Apr
20
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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Apr
18
Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: sylvia.obear
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Apr
17
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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Apr
17
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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Apr
17
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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Apr
16
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
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Apr
14
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 14, 2017
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Apr
14
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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Apr
13
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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Apr
12
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
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Apr
11
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, April 11, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
• Flash flooding possible – south TX
• Rain and thunderstorms – Southern Plains to Southeast and Northeast; Central Plains
• Elevated Fire Weather – Southwest and Mid-Atlantic
• Space Weather:
o Past 24 hours: none observed
o Next 24 hours: none predicted
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity
Declaration Activity: No activity
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Apr
10
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, April 10, 2017
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
• Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley & Middle Mississippi Valley to Great Lakes
• Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley
• Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain
• Freezing rain possible – northern Michigan
• Elevated Fire Weather – KY, OH, WV & VA
• Space Weather:
o Past 24 hours: none observed
o Next 24 hours: none predicted
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
...
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Apr
10
BATON ROUGE, La. — Federal help for Louisiana flood survivors now tops $3 billion eight months after the Aug. 14 disaster declaration. This disaster recovery assistance has been disbursed or obligated by FEMA, so far, to eligible Louisianans and public entities through the Individuals and Household Program (IHP) and the Public Assistance Program (PA). Funding was also issued through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.More than 73,000 Louisiana families received FEMA help through the IHP. The program provides housing assistance, including rental assistance, home repairs and other eligible disaster-related needs. More...
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Apr
09
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Significant Activity for April 8-9
Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Upper Mississippi Valley• Heavy snow possible – Northern Plains• Freezing rain – Northern Plains• Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ to NE, and FL• Red Flag Warning – NM, TX, CO, KS, NE, and FL• Space Weather: ○ Past 24 hours: Minor, G1 Geomagnetic storms occurred ○ Next 24 hours: Minor, G1 Geomagnetic storms expectedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration Activity:...
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Apr
08
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 8, 2017
Significant Activity – Apr 7-8
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather: • Heavy snow possible – Portions of the Bitterroots in ID and the Rockies in WY• Red Flag Warning – AZ, NM, and FL• Space Weather: ○ Past 24 hours: none observed ○ Next 24 hours: none predicted
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity
Declaration Activity: None
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Apr
07
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 7, 2017
Significant Activity – Apr 6-7
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather: • Heavy snow possible – Northern CA and Sierras; portions of Northern Intermountain and Northern Rockies• Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to Northern Plains and Central Great Basin; Southern Appalachians to Great Lakes and Northeast• Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest to central CA and Central Great Basin• Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, CO, FL, NE, NM, TX, SD, and WY • Red Flag Warning – FL, NE, NM, SD, and...
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Apr
05
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana survivors of February’s tornadoes have one week left to register with FEMA for disaster recovery assistance.The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Survivors may register with FEMA by going online with any computer, smartphone or tablet to DisasterAssistance.gov, calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (10a.m. - 7 p.m.), or downloading the FEMA mobile app. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and who use a TTY may call 800-462-7585 to register.FEMA assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants for...
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Apr
05
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 5, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing, Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Significant Events: Severe Weather – Southern Plains to Southeast
Significant Weather:
Severe thunderstorms & Flash flooding possible – Southeast to Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic
Heavy snow possible – MI
Space Weather:
Past 24 hours: Minor – Geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred
Next 24 hours: None predicted
Tropical Activity:
Western Pacific - Invest 93P: High chance of development
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity
Declaration Activity:
Major Disaster Declaration Request - Resighini Rancheria Tribe...
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