LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Wonder why FEMA turned you down for disaster assistance?Appealing a FEMA determination on a disaster assistance application is easy, but before acting, read your decision letter carefully and ask questions.Disaster survivors may believe FEMA made an incorrect decision or question the type of help FEMA provided. Sometimes, FEMA can’t move forward on an application because key information is missing, such as proof of ownership or contractor’s estimate for repairs not covered.Applicants with insurance may receive an initial denial, but reconnecting with FEMA after insurance settles may change...
Jul
05
Jul
05
BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge School Board will receive an additional $6.4 million in disaster recovery funding following the August 2016 floods. The aid will reimburse for emergency protective measures at 16 different educational facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish.Federal funding will pay for recovery efforts such as flood clean up, demolition of damaged structures, debris removal services and other construction costs.Area schools receiving assistance:Brookstown Magnet Middle School, Greenbrier Elementary School, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School, Glen Oaks High School, Howell Park Elementary School, Lanier Elementary School, Merrydale...
Jul
05
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, July 5, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Significant Activity – July 4-5
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1: High (70%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (80%); Disturbance 2: High (70%)
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours
Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
Flash flooding possible for portions of Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic
Elevated Fire Weather conditions for portions of CA, OR, NV, MT, & ND
Red Flag...
Jul
04
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, July 4, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Significant Activity – July 3-4
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1: High (80%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (70%); Disturbance 2: High (70%); Disturbance 3: Low (20%)
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours
Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
Flash flooding possible for portions of Southern Plains, and the Middle/Lower Mississippi valleys
Elevated Fire Weather conditions for portions of CA, OR,...
Jul
03
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A mobile State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will visit Harrison in Boone County from Wednesday, July 5 to Friday, July 7, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19.The disaster center location and hours are as follows:Boone CountyWinkler Logistic Center805 Cottonwood RoadHarrison AR 72601Hours: Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration....
Jul
03
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, July 3, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, July 3, 2017
Significant Activity – June 30-July 3
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1: High (70%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Medium (60%)
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours
Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Central and Southern Plains
Flash flooding possible for portions of Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valleys
Elevated...
Jul
03
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19. Location and hours are:Saline CountyIndian Springs Baptist Church23581 I-30Bryant AR 72022Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and July Fourth holiday: ClosedDisaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying...
Jul
02
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 2, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 2, 2017
Significant Activity – July 1-2
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Med (40%)• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (30%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%) • Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley• Flash flooding possible for portions of OK and AR• Critical Fire Weather conditions expected for portions of AZ; Elevated Fire...
Jul
01
Corrected Copy: FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017
Significant Activity – June 30 - July 1
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hoursWestern Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern/Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and NortheastFlash flooding possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern Appalachians, and Northeast Elevated Fire Weather conditions expected...
Jul
01
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017
Significant Activity – June 30 - July 1
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hoursWestern Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern/Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and NortheastFlash flooding possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern Appalachians, and Northeast Elevated Fire Weather conditions expected across NV,...