Sunday, October 23, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 23, 2016 Significant Activity for October 22-23 Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Tropical Depression Twenty-E Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones are expected through Tuesday Morning Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms – CA, NV, UT, and NM Red Flag Warnings – FL, CA, and NV Elevated Fire Weather areas – CO, WY, NE, and SD Space Weather – Past...
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Saturday, October 22, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 22, 2016 Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%) •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (70%); Disturbance 2 – High (80%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%) •Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests   Significant Weather: •Heavy snow possible in northern NY •Red Flag Warnings – NV, CO, WY, NE, SD, and FL •Elevated Fire Weather areas – CO, WY, NE, and SD •Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none;...
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Friday, October 21, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, October 21, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, October 21, 2016   Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1 (Invest 99L) – Medium (40%) Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 (Invest 90E) – Medium (40%); Disturbance 2 – Low (30%) Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 (Invest 99E) – Low (near 0%) Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Heavy rain/flash flooding possible – Central Appalachians to Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and northern New England Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest;...
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Damaged Wells and Septic Systems May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana residents in disaster-declared parishes whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the August flooding could be eligible for financial help from the state and FEMA under the Individuals and Households Program.You might be eligible to get money to pay for cleaning out septic tanks and repairing or replacing the system, as needed. Damaged private wells that are the sole source of water for your home might qualify as well.If you have applied for FEMA assistance already, you should let the FEMA inspector know you have...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps for Bowie County, Texas

DENTON, Texas– New preliminary flood maps for communities in Bowie County, Texas, are now ready for review. Local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials teamed up to produce them.Residents and business owners are encouraged to view the maps for a better understanding of their flood risks. This understanding will help people make informed decisions about building plans. It will also help property owners decide whether to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance is recommended for all areas of risk, even low risk areas.The public...
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Monday, October 17, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 17, 2016 Significant Activities for October 15-17 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%) Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday evening Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe Thunderstorms – Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes Rain and Thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain, Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys, Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast Heavy Snow – Central Rockies Red Flag Warnings – NE, CO,...
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Sunday, October 16, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 16, 2016 Significant Activity for October 15-16 Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (10%); Hurricane Nicole – FINAL Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Medium (40%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday morning Western Pacific – Typhoon 25W (Haima) – FINAL Significant Weather: Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding – Portions of CA and the Pacific Northwest Rain and Thunderstorms – Northern Plains to Northeast, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Southeast Heavy Snow – Northern Intermountain and...
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Louisiana Flood Survivors Can Get FEMA Rebuilding Advice

Two female FEMA employees handing mitigation information to a resident at local hardware store.BATON ROUGE, La. —Local home-improvement stores and FEMA have teamed up to provide free information to survivors repairing or rebuilding their homes safer and stronger following Louisiana’s August severe storms and floods.FEMA mitigation specialists will provide information at the following area Doug Ashy Building Materials, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Stine Lumber stores Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 29. They will be available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the information is aimed at people who prefer...
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Flood Survivors May Be Eligible for Lodging Expense Reimbursement

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Lubbock County Texas Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective for portions of Lubbock County on Friday Feb. 3, 2017. Residents are encouraged to examine them so they can determine their need to buy flood insurance. When the risks are known, individuals and community leaders can make informed decisions about building and development.Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover the effects of flooding. Anyone without flood insurance runs the risk of uninsured losses to their homes, personal property and businesses. Flood insurance is available either through a private policy, or through the National...
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Understand the Flood Insurance Claim Process

BATON ROUGE, La.—If you had damage following Louisiana’s historic severe storms and floods, state and federal officials encourage you to monitor the insurance claims process after reporting your loss. You have 120 days from the date of your loss to file a claim if you’re a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder in Louisiana. Here are some tips to guide you through the process to ensure you receive all eligible insurance funds for your recovery.What to Do Before an Adjuster Visit• Take pictures of the damage.• Write down a list of your damaged contents.• Immediately...
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Louisiana Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to November 14

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisianans in parishes affected by August flooding now have until Monday, Nov.14, 2016, to register for federal disaster assistance. The State of Louisiana and FEMA advise that the deadline to apply for disaster assistance has been extended, so that all eligible residents have enough time to apply for assistance.Federal officials hope this additional time will ensure that everyone affected by the August severe storms and flooding has an opportunity to register for FEMA assistance. The goal is to reach all flood survivors who still need help.  Registration is...
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Sixty Days Later: Signs of Recovery as Work Continues

BATON ROUGE, La. – Sixty days have passed since torrential rains caused historic flooding in Louisiana. The August storms dumped an estimated seven trillion gallons of rainwater across southern Louisiana—more than four times the amount of water contained in Lake Pontchartrain.Even before the flood waters subsided, members of federal, state, and voluntary agencies quickly responded to provide disaster assistance. Signs of recovery are visible as disaster assistance funds and other forms of relief continue to reach survivors.Assistance to IndividualsTo date, more than 150,000 individuals and families have registered for FEMA disaster...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps for Kickapoo Tribe and Lincoln County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas– Residents and business owners in Lincoln County and the Kickapoo Tribe have new preliminary flood maps to review. The maps were produced by a team of state, tribal, local and FEMA floodplain officials.Residents and business owners are encouraged to view the maps to see if their property is at risk of flooding. This understanding will help residents and business owners make informed decisions about building plans. It will also help decide whether to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.The public is invited to participate in appeal...
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$12.5 Million in FEMA Grants Awarded to Support State Projects that Limit Disaster Impact

AUSTIN, Texas—FEMA announced today more than $12.5 million is being awarded to support state and local efforts that reduce the impact of future disasters.The funding—through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program—is provided in addition to the federal aid that supports the recovery following a major disaster declaration.  This year, disasters were declared following severe storms and flooding in March, April and June; the $12.5 million in grants is the total HMGP assistance for all three.HMGP grants to the state are typically 15 percent of the total FEMA assistance provided for recovery. While...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Significant Activity for October 11-12 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic –  Hurricane Nicole •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%); Disturbance 2 – Low (20%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%); Disturbance 2 – Low (10%) •Western Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Rain and Thunderstorms – Middle/Upper Mississippi valleys and Great Lakes region •Rain – Pacific NW, Northern Intermountain, Upper Mississippi Valley and Upper Great Lakes •Rain and Snow – Northern Intermountain,...
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Significant Activity for October 10-11 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic –  Tropical Storm Nicole •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%); Disturbance 2 – Low (20%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%); Disturbance 2 – Low (10%) •Western Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Rain and Thunderstorms – Middle/Upper Mississippi valleys and Great Lakes region •Rain – Pacific NW, Northern Intermountain, Upper Mississippi Valley and Upper Great Lakes •Rain and Snow – Northern...
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Louisiana: Request for Public Assistance Deadline Approaches

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana governments and certain private nonprofits affected by August’s severe storms and floods must submit their Request for Public Assistance (RPA) by Saturday, Oct. 15, for FEMA to consider them for Public Assistance (PA). FEMA's PA program may assist eligible applicants with disaster-related expenses such as debris removal, managing the immediate response, and repairing or rebuilding facilities, buildings, roads and bridges.City, parish and state government entities in the following parishes are eligible to submit RPAs: Acadia, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville,...
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Monday, October 10, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 10, 2016 Significant Activity - October 8-10 Significant Events: Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew (FINAL) Tropical Activity: •Atlantic –  Tropical Storm Nicole •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%); Disturbance 2 – Low (20%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%); Disturbance 2 – Low (10%) •Western Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Rain and thunderstorms – Central Great Basin and Central Rockies, Southwest, Southern/Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley •Rain – Portions of the Pacific Northwest, Upper Mississippi Valley &...
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Sunday, October 9, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 9, 2016 FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-9-2016.pdf Significant Events: Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Post-Tropical Cyclone Matthew; Tropical Storm Nicole •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%); Disturbance 2 – Low (20%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%) •Western Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Flash flooding possible – Southeast to Mid-Atlantic •Rain and thunderstorms – Southwest to Southern Plains; coastal Southeast to Mid-Atlantic •Rain – Pacific Northwest to Northern Rockies; Southeast to Northeast...
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