Friday, September 23, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 23, 2016  Significant Activity - Sept 22 – 23  Significant Events: Significant power outage – Puerto Rico Upper Midwest Flooding Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Tropical Storm Karl, Tropical Storm Lisa, Disturbance 1 – Low (20%) Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (90%) Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (0%) Western Pacific – No Significant Activity Significant Weather: Flash flooding possible – Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys Severe thunderstorms – Northern/central Plains Rain and snow – Central Great Basin & Northern/Central Rockies Critical/Elevated Fire Weather...
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Smithsonian Experts to Share Tips on Salvaging Family Treasures

Close up of water damaged photograph.BATON ROUGE, La. – When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos, artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.For example, photographs can be rinsed gently in clean water and air-dried on a plastic screen or paper towel. They can also be hung with plastic clothespins. It is important the image not come in contact with other surfaces as it dries. Many items can be air-dried – preferably indoors. However, high direct...
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Smithsonian Experts to Share Tips on Salvaging Family Treasures

Close up of water damaged photograph.BATON ROUGE, La. – When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos, artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.For example, photographs can be rinsed gently in clean water and air-dried on a plastic screen or paper towel. They can also be hung with plastic clothespins. It is important the image not come in contact with other surfaces as it dries. Many items can be air-dried – preferably indoors. However, high direct...
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Thursday, September 22, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, September 22, 2016 Significant Activity - Sept 20-21 Significant Events: Island-wide power outage – Puerto Rico Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Tropical Depression Karl, Tropical Storm Lisa •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1- High (70%), Disturbance 2 - Low (10%) •Central Pacific – Disturbance 2 in Eastern Pacific moving into Central Pacific •Western Pacific – Invest 96W – High (no impact to US interests) Significant Weather: •Flash flooding possible – Central Great Basin to Northern Intermountain and Northern/Central Rockies; Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys •Severe thunderstorms – Central Great...
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FEMA Help Is Still Available

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FEMA Help Is Still Available

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Understand the Process for Continued Housing Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. –If you’re a disaster survivor who wants to extend temporary housing assistance from FEMA it’s important to provide the proper documents in order to make your request.                                If you’re eligible for an extension, you may use temporary housing assistance to pay for a place to live, such as a house, apartment, hotel or recreational vehicle. The assistance covers rent, security deposit and essential utilities like electricity and water.To continue receiving temporary housing assistance, you have to complete and submit the following paperwork to FEMA that demonstrates you have a...
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Understand the Process for Continued Housing Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. –If you’re a disaster survivor who wants to extend temporary housing assistance from FEMA it’s important to provide the proper documents in order to make your request.                                If you’re eligible for an extension, you may use temporary housing assistance to pay for a place to live, such as a house, apartment, hotel or recreational vehicle. The assistance covers rent, security deposit and essential utilities like electricity and water.To continue receiving temporary housing assistance, you have to complete and submit the following paperwork to FEMA that demonstrates you have a...
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Your Right of Appeal for FEMA Disaster Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — If your house flooded and you did not have flood insurance, you may have received some federal financial assistance for the August flooding. But if your home is in a floodplain and you hold a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, you may be required to buy flood insurance.This requirement applies when a building has been damaged and is located in an area that is at high risk of flooding. These high-risk areas are called Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).In high-risk areas, there is at...
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Your Right of Appeal for FEMA Disaster Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — If your house flooded and you did not have flood insurance, you may have received some federal financial assistance for the August flooding. But if your home is in a floodplain and you hold a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, you may be required to buy flood insurance.This requirement applies when a building has been damaged and is located in an area that is at high risk of flooding. These high-risk areas are called Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).In high-risk areas, there is at...
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Future Disaster Assistance? Keep Flood Insurance Current

BATON ROUGE, La. — If your house flooded and you did not have flood insurance, you may have received some federal financial assistance for the August flooding. But if your home is in a floodplain and you hold a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, you may be required to buy flood insurance.This requirement applies when a building has been damaged and is located in an area that is at high risk of flooding. These high-risk areas are called Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).In high-risk areas, there is at...
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Future Disaster Assistance? Keep Flood Insurance Current

BATON ROUGE, La. — If your house flooded and you did not have flood insurance, you may have received some federal financial assistance for the August flooding. But if your home is in a floodplain and you hold a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, you may be required to buy flood insurance.This requirement applies when a building has been damaged and is located in an area that is at high risk of flooding. These high-risk areas are called Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).In high-risk areas, there is at...
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Disaster Recovery Center in St. Martin Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Thursday, Sept. 22, in St. Martin Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.St. Martin ParishLocation: St. Martin Council on Aging391 Cannery RoadBreaux Bridge, LA 70517Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)The new disaster loan outreach center will be transitioning from the FEMA disaster recovery center in Breaux Bridge that will cease operation on Tuesday, Sept. 20. With...
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Disaster Recovery Center in St. Martin Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Thursday, Sept. 22, in St. Martin Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.St. Martin ParishLocation: St. Martin Council on Aging391 Cannery RoadBreaux Bridge, LA 70517Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)The new disaster loan outreach center will be transitioning from the FEMA disaster recovery center in Breaux Bridge that will cease operation on Tuesday, Sept. 20. With...
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Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish Transitions to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a disaster loan outreach center on Monday, Sept. 19, in Pointe Coupee Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.Pointe Coupee ParishLocation: New Roads City Hall211 West Main StreetNew Roads, LA 70760Hours:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)The new disaster loan outreach center transitions from the FEMA disaster recovery center in New Roads that ceased operations on Friday, Sept. 16. With the community continuing to...
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Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish Transitions to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a disaster loan outreach center on Monday, Sept. 19, in Pointe Coupee Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.Pointe Coupee ParishLocation: New Roads City Hall211 West Main StreetNew Roads, LA 70760Hours:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)The new disaster loan outreach center transitions from the FEMA disaster recovery center in New Roads that ceased operations on Friday, Sept. 16. With the community continuing to...
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Monday, September 19, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, September 19, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, September 19, 2016, link attached Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Tropical Storm Karl, Disturbance 1: High (80%) •Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Paine •Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones are expected through Wednesday evening •Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Severe thunderstorms possible – Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys •Flash flooding possible – Mid-Atlantic to Northeast •Rain and Snow – Pacific Northwest •Red Flag Warnings – CA & WY •Space Weather – None...
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You Can Help to Move Your FEMA Assistance Request Forward

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Many Residents Missing Out on FEMA Help

BATON ROUGE, La. — Many residents of parishes covered by last month’s presidential disaster declaration might be eligible for federal assistance, but have yet to seek help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Some homeowners and renters who would qualify for assistance miss out on aid because they are mistaken or misinformed about applying, or are returning to damaged dwellings. All you need to do is register with FEMA to get the process started.To seek aid, call 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week. People who are deaf,...
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Many Residents Missing Out on FEMA Help

BATON ROUGE, La. — Many residents of parishes covered by last month’s presidential disaster declaration might be eligible for federal assistance, but have yet to seek help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Some homeowners and renters who would qualify for assistance miss out on aid because they are mistaken or misinformed about applying, or are returning to damaged dwellings. All you need to do is register with FEMA to get the process started.To seek aid, call 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week. People who are deaf,...
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