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...
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Oct
23
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 23, 2016
Significant Activity for October 22-23
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 48 hours
Eastern Pacific – Tropical Depression Twenty-E
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones are 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 – Past...
Oct
22
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 22, 2016
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
•Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%)
•Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (70%); Disturbance 2 – High (80%)
•Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%)
•Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
•Heavy snow possible in northern NY
•Red Flag Warnings – NV, CO, WY, NE, SD, and FL
•Elevated Fire Weather areas – CO, WY, NE, and SD
•Space Weather – Past 24 hours – none;...
Oct
21
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, October 21, 2016
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, October 21, 2016
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1 (Invest 99L) – Medium (40%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 (Invest 90E) – Medium (40%); Disturbance 2 – Low (30%)
Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 (Invest 99E) – Low (near 0%)
Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
Heavy rain/flash flooding possible – Central Appalachians to Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and northern New England
Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest;...
Oct
19
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana residents in disaster-declared parishes whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the August flooding could be eligible for financial help from the state and FEMA under the Individuals and Households Program.You might be eligible to get money to pay for cleaning out septic tanks and repairing or replacing the system, as needed. Damaged private wells that are the sole source of water for your home might qualify as well.If you have applied for FEMA assistance already, you should let the FEMA inspector know you have...
Oct
19
DENTON, Texas– New preliminary flood maps for communities in Bowie County, Texas, are now ready for review. Local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials teamed up to produce them.Residents and business owners are encouraged to view the maps for a better understanding of their flood risks. This understanding will help people make informed decisions about building plans. It will also help property owners decide whether to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood Insurance is recommended for all areas of risk, even low risk areas.The public...
Oct
17
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 17, 2016
Significant Activities for October 15-17
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (20%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%)
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday evening
Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests
Significant Weather:
Severe Thunderstorms – Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes
Rain and Thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain, Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys, Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast
Heavy Snow – Central Rockies
Red Flag Warnings – NE, CO,...
Oct
16
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 16, 2016
Significant Activity for October 15-16
Significant Events: None
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (10%); Hurricane Nicole – FINAL
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Medium (40%)
Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through Tuesday morning
Western Pacific – Typhoon 25W (Haima) – FINAL
Significant Weather:
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding – Portions of CA and the Pacific Northwest
Rain and Thunderstorms – Northern Plains to Northeast, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Southeast
Heavy Snow – Northern Intermountain and...
Oct
14
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BATON ROUGE, La. —Local home-improvement stores and FEMA have teamed up to provide free information to survivors repairing or rebuilding their homes safer and stronger following Louisiana’s August severe storms and floods.FEMA mitigation specialists will provide information at the following area Doug Ashy Building Materials, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Stine Lumber stores Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 29. They will be available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the information is aimed at people who prefer...
Oct
14
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