AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda on Sept. 17-23, can visit local home improvement stores in Kingwood and Orange to get rebuilding tips from mitigation experts. Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand to answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance. Assistance will be available at the following locations: Lowe’s 22600 Eastex Freeway/Highway 59 NorthKingwood, TX 77339Monday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct....
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AUSTIN, Texas – San Jacinto County has been designated for disaster assistance as part of Texas’s federal disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-23. Survivors of Tropical Storm Imelda may now register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This announcement brings the total number of counties designated for Individual Assistance to seven with today’s addition. Other counties previously declared are Harris, Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, and Montgomery. State and local officials continue to assess damages to determine whether...
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday October 25, 2019
Significant Incidents or Threats: • Kincade Fire - CA; Tick Fire - CA• Heavy rain and flooding possible – Lower Mississippi Valley • Elevated/Critical/Extreme fire weather – CA
Tropical Activity:• Atlantic: o Disturbance 1: High (70%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days • Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Declaration Activity:• Request for Major Disaster Declaration...
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AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening Thursday, Oct. 24, in Jefferson County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and additional agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The center is located at the following address, along with the SBA Business Recovery Center:1310 Pennsylvania AveBeaumont, TX 77701Opens Thursday, Oct. 24...
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday October 24, 2019
Significant Incidents or Threats:Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Southern PlainsFires and Extremely Critical Fire Weather – CA, AZ, and NVRed Flag Warnings – CA, AZ and NV
Tropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysCentral Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Declaration Activity: None
FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-24-2019.pdf
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday October 23, 2019
Significant Incidents or Threats:Critical fire weather – northern and southern CARed Flag Warnings – CA, AZ and NVHeavy snow possible – COTropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysCentral Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%) Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity: Approval: FMAG – Kahana Ridge Fire, Hawaii
FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-23-2019.pdf
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AUSTIN, Texas – After applying for federal disaster assistance for damages incurred during Tropical Storm Imelda, qualified residents in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery and Orange counties will receive a call from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) housing inspector as the next step in the recovery process. The inspector will schedule an appointment seven to 10 days after registration. Once confirmed, they will verify information on the application, such as the survivor’s registration number, and then follow up to assess the property and damages listed on the application. The inspection generally...
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday October 22, 2019
Significant Incidents or Threats:•Typhoon Bualoi (22W) FINAL•Severe thunderstorms possible Mid AtlanticTropical Activity:•Atlantic: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)•Western Pacific: Typhoon Bualoi (22W) FINALDeclaration Activity:•Approval: Major Disaster Declaration Florida
FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-22-2019.pdf
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday October 21, 2019
Significant Incidents or Threats:•Typhoon Bualoi (22W)•Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Southeast and Middle Mississippi and Tennessee valleys•Critical fire weather – southern CA and NM
Tropical Activity:•Atlantic: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Eastern Pacific: Remnants of Priscilla - FINAL•Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) •Western Pacific: Typhoon Bualoi (22W)
Declaration Activity:•Approved: Emergency Declaration – CNMI
FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-21-2019.pdf
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AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda who are rebuilding and repairing their homes can visit Lowe’s in Houston, Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 27 to get free hazard mitigation consultations from FEMA representatives. FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance. Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at the following locations. Lowe’s1000 Gulfgate Center...