FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, December 15, 2016.
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
• Rain – northern CA to Southwest; Southern Plains
• Flash flooding possible – CA
• Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to Central Great Basin and Central Rockies; Mid-Atlantic
• Freezing rain possible – portions of Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain, Sierras
• Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Great Lakes & northern NY
• Snow – Northern Intermountain to Upper Mississippi Valley; Great Lakes to Central Appalachians and Northeast
• Space Weather...
Dec
15
Dec
14
BATON ROUGE, La. – Natural beauty, history and culture don’t immediately come to mind when people think of FEMA, but the agency’s disaster recovery efforts may affect natural and cultural resources.Following August’s unprecedented flooding in Louisiana, FEMA’s Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation has been working to ensure the state’s rich natural and cultural resources are taken into consideration as it recovers. EHP routinely evaluates impacts to historic structures, archaeological resources, wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species, and air/water quality.FEMA EHP provides the technical expertise to ensure legal compliance and...
Dec
14
BATON ROUGE, La. — The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has now paid Louisiana policyholders more than $2 billion following the August flood.Flood insurance payments have helped policyholders repair or rebuild disaster-damaged homes and businesses and replace contents. Some policyholders have also received additional payments to enhance their structure’s ability to withstand future storms and floods.NFIP policies—which average about $700 a year—provide flood coverage that is unavailable in federal disaster assistance and most insurance policies. Depending on the policy, homeowners may receive up to $250,000 for structural damage and $100,000 for...
Dec
13
BATON ROUGE, La. – The remaining Disaster Recovery Centers operated by the state of Louisiana and FEMA will close soon.While the DRCs were open, more than 92,000 people were able to get information and guidance in face-to-face meetings at 29 DRCs in 18 parishes with representatives from the state, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies and organizations.FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet the needs through other means.Many...
Dec
08
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Dec
08
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, December 8, 2016
Significant Activity for Dec 7-8
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Freezing Rain – northern California, Oregon, and Washington
Heavy Snow – Washington, Oregon, and Great Lakes
Rain and Snow – Pacific Northwest, Central Great Basin, and portions of the Southern Plains
Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none; next 24 hours – Minor, Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level likely
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity affecting U.S. interests
Declaration Activity: None
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Dec
07
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been able to continue its feeding mission with the help of a nearly $1.4 million FEMA grant.The grant reimburses expenses to dispose of debris, clean and disinfect property and equipment and restore refrigeration and freezing at the Choctaw Drive distribution facility damaged in the August flooding event. It also provides the food bank with a temporary facility to support its essential community service.The nonprofit stores food at the distribution facility that faith-based and community groups then distribute to pantries, meal sites, homes, shelters and...
Dec
07
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, December 7, 2016
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Significant Activity - Dec 6-7
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Freezing Rain – northern California and western Oregon/Washington
Heavy Snow – northern California/Sierras and the Upper Great Lakes
Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none; next 24 hours – Minor, Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level likely
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity affecting U.S. interests
Declaration Activity: None
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Dec
06
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Significant Activity for Dec 5-6
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Severe Thunderstorms – GA and FL
Freezing Rain – Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians
Heavy Snow – ND, MN and a portion of PA and NY
Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none; next 24 hours – none
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity affecting U.S. interests
Declaration Activity: None
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Dec
05
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, December 5, 2016
Significant Activity for Dec 2-5
Significant Events: None
Significant Weather:
Flash Flooding possible – Southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley/Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast
Severe Thunderstorms possible – Lower Mississippi Valley to Southeast
Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern Plains to Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
Heavy Snow possible – Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley
Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none; next 24 hours – none
Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests
Earthquake Activity: No significant activity...