May 15, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for May 15, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: •  COVID-19 •  Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible – Central and Southern Plains to the Northeast•  36 Ave. SE Fire - FL Tropical Activity: •  Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – High (80%) Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 05-15-2020.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...

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

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Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Orange County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas –– New revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of Orange County. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about their flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.                                                                                                              The new flood hazard information and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are the results of coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. FIRMs serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs...

President Donald J. Trump Directs FEMA Support Under Emergency Declaration for COVID-19

Release Date Release Number Mar 12, 2020 HQ-20-017 The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the COVID-19 threat as the health and safety of the American people remain a top priority.Today, President Trump declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Sec. 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”). This increases federal support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in its role as the lead federal agency for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. As...

COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

On March 13, 2020, the President declared the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”).  State, Territorial, Tribal, local government entities and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations are eligible to apply for Public Assistance.   In accordance with section 502 of the Stafford Act, eligible emergency protective measures taken...

Harvey households covered by FEMA group flood insurance should prepare now to buy standard flood insurance by Oct. 24

AUSTIN, Texas – Many families affected by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 did not have flood insurance.  As part of its disaster assistance, FEMA provided Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP) to 6,704 households across counties impacted by Harvey.  These three-year policies end Oct. 24, so policyholders must plan now to switch to a standard flood insurance policy to ensure continuous coverage.  Those who received a GFIP policy as part of their FEMA disaster assistance after Harvey but don’t buy a standard flood insurance policy will likely not receive federal disaster...

May 14, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for May 14, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: • COVID-19 • Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Great Lakes Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – High (70%) Declaration Activity: • FMAG Approved – 36 Ave. SE Fire, FL FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 05-14-2020.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...

Feds to Support COVID-19 Testing Sites in Texas through June 30

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May13, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for May13, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: COVID-19Critical fire weather – Southern Rockies and Southern PlainsSevere thunderstorms possible – Southern/Central PlainsTropical Activity:Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Medium (50%)Declaration Activity:Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-4542-DR-SC FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 05-13-2020.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...

May 12, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for May 12, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats:• COVID-19• Critical fire weather – Southwest, Central Great Basin and Central/Southern Rockies Declaration Activity:• Amendment No. 7 to FEMA-4473-DR-PR• Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-4522-DR-ME FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 05-12-2020.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...