Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Harris County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center in the city of Houston will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.The center is at the following location:Northshore Community Fellowship of Faith444 Maxey Rd.Houston, TX 77013Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they still haven’t done so, in the following ways:Online at...

Local Governments, Nonprofits in Louisiana Receive more than $9.1 Million

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October 25, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 25, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 25, 2017 Significant Activity – Oct 24-25 Significant Events:  Response and recovery – Tropical Cyclones Harvey, Irma and Maria Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (30%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Critical and elevated fire weather – CA, CO, MT, ND, SD & NE Red Flag Warnings –  CA, MT, CO, ND, SD &...

October 24, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 24, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 24, 2017 Significant Activity – Oct 23-24 Significant Events: Response and recovery – Tropical Cyclones Harvey, Irma, Maria Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Medium (50%) Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – Tropical Storm 27W FINAL Significant Weather: Critical and elevated fire weather – CA, NV, AZ, CO, NE & KS Red Flag Warnings –  CA, NV, AZ, NE &...

Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Walker County

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center in the city of Huntsville will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away. The center is at the following location: Walker Storm Shelter (parking lot) 455 Hwy 75 N. Huntsville, TX 77340 Individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods can still get help, and register if they still haven’t done...

Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Brazoria, Caldwell Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – Two State of Texas/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Tuesday, Oct. 24, one in Brazoria County, in the city of West Columbia, and one in Caldwell County, in the city of Lockhart.DRCs offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help...

FEMA to Host Hardin County Job Fair for Harvey Recovery Efforts on Oct. 25

AUSTIN, Texas – Exciting opportunities await talented and hard-working Texans who are eager to assist with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts!Job seekers should bring copies of their resume and be prepared to be interviewed at the Hardin County Courthouse, 300 W. Monroe St. in Kountze, Texas on Oct. 25 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. FEMA representatives will be on-site to meet with potential candidates and discuss the more than 300 available positions helping fellow Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.The jobs will be located in the Hardin County area with pay ranging...

October 23, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 23, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 23, 2017 Significant Activity – Oct 22-23 Significant Events: Response and recovery – Tropical Cyclones Harvey, Irma, Maria Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – Tropical Depression 27W Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Carolinas and VA Flash flooding possible – MI and Southern/Central Appalachians Critical and elevated Fire Weather – CA, NV,...

Hotel Stays for Harvey Survivors Extended; New Checkout Date is Nov. 7

AUSTIN, Texas – Hurricane Harvey survivors who need more time to find housing are getting an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while they look for an alternative place to live. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which pays for short-term hotel stays, has been extended. The new checkout date is two weeks away on Nov. 7. Participants eligible to continue in the program will receive a phone call telling them what they need to do to remain at their current hotel or find a new hotel. Applicants must meet certain requirements...

October 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 22, 2017 Significant Activity – Oct 21 - 22 Significant Events: •  Response and recovery – Harvey, Irma, Maria; CA Wildfires Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours•  Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours•  Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours •  Western Pacific – Tropical Depression (27W) Significant Weather:  •  Severe Thunderstorms possible – Central Gulf Coast•  Flash Flooding possible – Central Gulf Coast, Southeast and Tennessee Valley•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – CA• ...