Sunday, October 30, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 30, 2016 Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – No tropical cyclone activity expected for the next 48 hours • Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity expected for the next 48 hours • Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday morning • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests   Significant Weather: • Flash Flooding possible in parts of Northern California, Southern Oregon • Heavy snow possible over portions of the Sierras and Northern Rockies • Space Weather...

Saturday, October 29, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 29, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 29, 2016, link attached Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%) •Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclone activity expected for the next 48 hours •Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Sunday evening •Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Heavy rain possible over parts of Northern/Central California •Space Weather – Past 24 hours: Minor, geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level observed; Next 24 hours: Minor,...

Louisiana Flood Survivors Can Get FEMA Rebuilding Advice

Four men around a FEMA display discussing mitigation implementation.BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA will provide free information at local home-improvement stores about repairing or rebuilding homes safer and stronger.They will answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from disasters. Most of the information is aimed at people who prefer “do-it-yourself” projects and general contractors.Mitigation specialists are in these home improvement stores 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturday from Oct. 31 through Nov. 12:Ascension ParishLowe’s - 12484 Airline Highway, Gonzales, La.East Baton Rouge Parish84 Lumber - 8675 S. Choctaw Drive, Baton...

Apply for Increased Cost of Compliance Within 60 Days of Substantial Damage Letter

BATON ROUGE, La. — Request funds to make your structure safer and stronger within 60 days after your community notifies you it is substantially damaged.If you’re rebuilding or repairing a substantially damaged home or business, your community may require you to elevate or make other changes. Substantial damage applies when the cost of restoring a structure equals or exceeds 50 percent of its pre-damage market value, but some communities have more restrictive regulations.Your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy may provide up to $30,000 to update your structure so it meets...

Friday, October 28, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing forFriday, October 28, 2016 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%) •Eastern Pacific – Post-Tropical Cyclone Seymour •Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Sunday morning •Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Flash flooding possible – central CA •Rain and thunderstorms – CA to Central Great Basin •Rain and snow – Northern Intermountain to Northern/Central Rockies; Great Lakes to Northeast •Rain – Pacific Northwest to northern CA and Central Great Basin; Northern/Central Plains •Elevated Fire Weather...

Many Services Still Available for Survivors at Disaster Recovery Centers

US flag signifying that this is a United States Federal Government website Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: sylvia.obear

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, October 25, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Seymour (CAT 3) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Thursday Morning Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms – CA, NV, UT, and NM Red Flag Warnings – FL, CA, and NV Elevated Fire Weather areas – CO, WY, NE, and SD Space...

Disaster Recovery Center in Acadia Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

SBA representative talking to a man and a woman at a desk with paperwork.BATON ROUGE, La. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Acadia Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice. Acadia ParishLocation: Old Wells Fargo Building10 N. Parkerson Ave.Crowley, LA 70526Hours:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday through Friday)The new disaster loan outreach center will be transitioning from the FEMA disaster recovery center at the same address that ceased operations on Saturday, Oct. 15.With the community continuing to repair...

Monday, October 24, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 24, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 24, 2016 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Seymour Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday Morning Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms – CA, NV, UT, and NM Red Flag Warnings – FL, CA, and NV Elevated Fire Weather areas – CO, WY, NE, and SD Space Weather...

More Than $1 Billion Helps Louisiana Flood Insurance Policyholders

BATON ROUGE, La. — In less than three months following the August severe storms and floods, more than $1 billion has been paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Louisiana.These payments have helped Louisiana policyholders repair or rebuild their disaster-damaged homes and businesses. Some have received additional payments to enhance their structure’s ability to better withstand future storms and floods.Those who have questions about flood insurance can call the FEMA helpline and select Option 2, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call center staff are available to...