FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 29, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 29, 2017 (attached)
Significant Activity – Apr 28-29
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding –Southern Plains/Lower Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley
Rain and thunderstorms –Southwest to Mid-Atlantic
Heavy snow possible –Southern Rockies to Central Plains
Rain and snow –Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Southwest to Northern Plains
Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas –CA, NV, AZ, NM, TX & FL
Red Flag Warnings –AZ & NM
Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed;...
Apr
29
Apr
28
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (LDPSC) will receive $1.5 million through disaster funding for emergency protective measures following the August floods. Funds are obligated through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program.PA recovery funding will reimburse LDPSC for emergency activities implemented at nine facilities throughout the state for male, female and youth offenders. Reimbursement costs include evacuation and shelter costs of offenders, emergency supplies and the cost of labor for correctional staff. Urgent response funding also includes transportation services for offenders at the Louisiana Correctional Institute...
Apr
28
BATON ROUGE, La. — There is still time to apply for 100 FEMA reservist positions for Public Assistance (PA) Site Inspector Specialists. FEMA has extended the application deadline by a week to 5/6/2017 and is looking for construction managers, building inspectors and disaster recovery specialists to work in various locations.This week the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office (JFO) also kicked off a national pilot program designed to convert FEMA’s local hires to reservist status. A robust team of FEMA reservists need to be available and ready to respond to disasters at...
Apr
28
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 28, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 28, 2017
Significant Activity – Apr 27-28
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding – Southern Plains to Ohio Valley
Rain and thunderstorms – Southwest to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Heavy snow possible – Northern Plains to Southern Rockies
Rain and snow – Northern Intermountain to Southwest and Upper Mississippi Valley
Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – CA, NV, AZ, NM, TX & FL
Red Flag Warnings – AZ & NV
Space Weather: Past...
Apr
25
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Apr
25
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Apr
20
BATON ROUGE, La. — Calling all construction managers, building inspectors and disaster recovery specialists! FEMA is seeking applicants for 100 reservist positions for Public Assistance (PA) Site Inspector Specialists in various locations.FEMA provides help and support to people in the midst of an emergency situation and those dealing with the aftermath. Reservists are brought to the site to assist in federally declared disaster operations. PA specialists will conduct site inspections of claimed disaster-related damage. Essential knowledge for these positions include: understanding and experience related to general engineering and construction practices for...
Apr
20
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 20, 2017
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 20, 2017
Significant Activity – Apr 19-20
Significant Weather:
Severe Thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains, Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, and Central Appalachians
Flash Flooding possible – Southern Plains, Middle/Lower Mississippi valleys, and Northeast
Rain and Thunderstorms – Plains to Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.
Heavy Snow – Northern/Central Rockies
Elevated/Critical fire Weather – AZ, NM, CO, OK, and TX
Space Weather:
Past 24 hours: Moderate; G2 Geomagnetic occurred
Next 24 hours: Moderate; G2 Geomagnetic expected
Tropical Activity:...
Apr
18
Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: sylvia.obear
Apr
17
BATON ROUGE, La. — Four schools in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes have an additional $10 million to recover and rebuild following the August floods.FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program awarded more than $3.3 million to the East Baton Rouge School Board for remediation at Park Forest Middle School and Park Forest Elementary School. To assist with recovery efforts, the Ascension Parish School Board will receive $3.5 million for St. Amant High School. About $2.8 million will help the Central Community School System pay for permanent repairs to Tanglewood Elementary School. FEMA...