AUSTIN, Texas – Hurricane Harvey left a giant mess with a giant price tag. The whole community continues to pull together to perform a giant cleanup from one of the costliest disasters in state history.Texans can see the progress made by local, state and federal partners—from the pace of curbside pickups to the number of cleaned up neighborhoods. While it takes time to round up a massive amount of storm debris spread across 300 miles of Texas, a significant amount has already been collected.The scope of debris covers a wide range,...
Oct
26
Oct
26
Austin, Texas – As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Bee, Galveston, Harris and Jefferson counties are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters as well as offer tips and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes. Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared...
Oct
25
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...
Oct
25
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Oct
25
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 &...
Oct
24
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 &...
Oct
24
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...
Oct
24
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...
Oct
23
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...
Oct
23
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,...