FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Significant Activity - September 27-28
Significant Events: Iowa Flooding
Tropical Activity:
•Atlantic – Disturbance 1 (Invest 97L) – High (90%); Disturbance 2 – Low ( 10%)
•Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Ulika; Tropical Storm Roslyn; Disturbance 1 – Low (near 0%)
•Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected through early Friday morning
•Western Pacific – Tropical Depression Chaba
Significant Weather:
•Flash flooding possible – Mid-Atlantic
•Rain and thunderstorms – Central Great Basin/Central Rockies to Southwest/Southern Rockies; Southeast to Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic
•Elevated...
Sep
28
Sep
27
BATON ROUGE, La. — As Louisianans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by August floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local hardware and home-improvement stores have teamed up to provide free information on making homes stronger and safer.FEMA mitigation specialists are still on hand to provide information at the following area Home Depot and Lowe’s stores through Oct. 15. They are 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...
Sep
27
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Significant Events: Iowa Flooding
Tropical Activity:
•Atlantic – Disturbance 1/Invest 97L – High (90%); Disturbance 2 – Low ( 10%)
•Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Roslyn
•Central Pacific – Tropical Storm Ulika
•Western Pacific – Invest 98W - Medium
Significant Weather:
•Rain and thunderstorms – Southwest, Gulf Coast, Southeast to New England
•Rain – Upper Mississippi Valley to Great Lakes and Northeast
•Elevated Fire Weather – southern CA
•Red Flag Warnings – none
•Space Weather – Minor space weather with G1 geomagnetic...
Sep
26
BATON ROUGE, La. – Recovery officials estimate that recent flooding left 4.8 million cubic yards or 80,000 truckloads of debris in its wake. Removal of that debris is an important sign of progress in disaster recovery, but it takes time. On Sept. 25, debris removal hit the 55-percent completion mark.For the August flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program will reimburse eligible Louisiana jurisdictions 90 percent of reasonable costs involved in debris removal. To receive reimbursement for debris removal, a local jurisdiction must be eligible for the program and...
Sep
25
BATON ROUGE, La. – Disaster recovery centers will open on Friday, August 26, in Iberville, Livingston and Vermilion parishes to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.These disaster recovery centers are located at the following addresses:Iberville Parish East Iberville Gym 3285 Highway 75St. Gabriel, LA 70776Livingston Parish American Legion Hall 26200 Highway 43Springfield, LA 70462Vermilion Parish Old Health Unit401 S. St. Charles St. Abbeville, LA 70510Survivors may locate other centers near them at fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers or by calling the...
Sep
25
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, September 25, 2016
Significant Activity - Sept 24 – 25
Significant Events: No significant activity
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – High: 80% (5-day forecast)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (90%), Disturbance 2 – Low (50%)
Central Pacific – Disturbance 2 from Eastern Pacific expected to move into region today
Western Pacific – No Significant Activity
Significant Weather:
Flash Flooding possible – Southern Plains
Critical/Elevated Fire Weather & Red Flag Warnings – OR & CA
Space Weather – No...
Sep
24
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, September 24, 2016
Significant Activity - Sept 23 – 24
Significant Events: No significant activity
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Tropical Storm Karl, Tropical Storm Lisa, Disturbance 1 – Medium (50%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (90%), Disturbance 2 – Medium (40%)
Central Pacific – No Significant Activity
Western Pacific – No Significant Activity
Significant Weather:
Flash flooding possible – Central/Southern Plains
Rain and snow – Northern/Central Rockies
Critical/Elevated Fire Weather & Red Flag Warnings – CA
Space Weather –...
Sep
23
BATON ROUGE, La. — As Louisianans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by August floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local hardware and home improvement stores have teamed up to provide free information on making homes stronger and safer.FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand to provide information at area Lowe’s stores from Sept. 26 through Oct. 15. 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...
Sep
23
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 23, 2016
Significant Activity - Sept 22 – 23
Significant Events:
Significant power outage – Puerto Rico
Upper Midwest Flooding
Tropical Activity:
Atlantic – Tropical Storm Karl, Tropical Storm Lisa, Disturbance 1 – Low (20%)
Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – High (90%)
Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (0%)
Western Pacific – No Significant Activity
Significant Weather:
Flash flooding possible – Upper/Middle Mississippi valleys
Severe thunderstorms – Northern/central Plains
Rain and snow – Central Great Basin & Northern/Central Rockies
Critical/Elevated Fire Weather...
Sep
22
BATON ROUGE, La. – When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos, artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.For example, photographs can be rinsed gently in clean water and air-dried on a plastic screen or paper towel. They can also be hung with plastic clothespins. It is important the image not come in contact with other surfaces as it dries. Many items can be air-dried – preferably indoors. However, high direct...