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San Jacinto Added to Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Imelda

AUSTIN, Texas – San Jacinto County has been designated for disaster assistance as part of Texas’s federal disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-23. Survivors of Tropical Storm Imelda may now register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This announcement brings the total number of counties designated for Individual Assistance to seven with today’s addition. Other counties previously declared are Harris, Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, and Montgomery.  State and local officials continue to assess damages to determine whether...
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Friday October 25, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday October 25, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Kincade Fire - CA; Tick Fire - CA• Heavy rain and flooding possible – Lower Mississippi Valley • Elevated/Critical/Extreme fire weather – CA Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:       o Disturbance 1: High (70%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days • Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:• Request for Major Disaster Declaration...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Beaumont to Help Imelda Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening Thursday, Oct. 24, in Jefferson County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and additional agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The center is located at the following address, along with the SBA Business Recovery Center:1310 Pennsylvania AveBeaumont, TX 77701Opens Thursday, Oct. 24...
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Thursday October 24, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday October 24, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Southern PlainsFires and Extremely Critical Fire Weather – CA, AZ, and NVRed Flag Warnings – CA, AZ and NV Tropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysCentral Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-24-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference |...
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Wednesday October 23, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday October 23, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Critical fire weather – northern and southern CARed Flag Warnings – CA, AZ and NVHeavy snow possible – COTropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysCentral Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%) Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity: Approval: FMAG – Kahana Ridge Fire, Hawaii FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-23-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to...
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What to Expect During a FEMA Housing Inspection

AUSTIN, Texas – After applying for federal disaster assistance for damages incurred during Tropical Storm Imelda, qualified residents in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery and Orange counties will receive a call from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) housing inspector as the next step in the recovery process. The inspector will schedule an appointment seven to 10 days after registration. Once confirmed, they will verify information on the application, such as the survivor’s registration number, and then follow up to assess the property and damages listed on the application. The inspection generally...
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Tuesday October 22, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday October 22, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•Typhoon Bualoi (22W) FINAL•Severe thunderstorms possible Mid AtlanticTropical Activity:•Atlantic: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)•Western Pacific: Typhoon Bualoi (22W) FINALDeclaration Activity:•Approval: Major Disaster Declaration Florida FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-22-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you...
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Monday October 21, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday October 21, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•Typhoon Bualoi (22W)•Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Southeast and Middle Mississippi and Tennessee valleys•Critical fire weather – southern CA and NM Tropical Activity:•Atlantic: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Eastern Pacific: Remnants of Priscilla - FINAL•Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) •Western Pacific: Typhoon Bualoi (22W) Declaration Activity:•Approved: Emergency Declaration – CNMI   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-21-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code |...
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Lowe’s in Houston

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda who are rebuilding and repairing their homes can visit Lowe’s in Houston, Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 27 to get free hazard mitigation consultations from FEMA representatives. FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance. Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at the following locations. Lowe’s1000 Gulfgate Center...
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Sunday, October 20, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 20, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•   Typhoon Bualoi•   Remnants Nestor – FINAL Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•   Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Priscilla•   Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%) •   Western Pacific: Typhoon Bualoi Declaration Activity: None     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-20-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with...
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Saturday, October 19, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, October 19, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•   Tropical Storm Nestor Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Tropical Storm Nestor•   Eastern Pacific: Tropical Depression Octave; Disturbance 1: Low (30%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%) •   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: Tropical Depression 22W Declaration Activity: •   2 Amendments FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-19-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris, Jefferson, Chambers to Help Imelda Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – Joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) and a Mobile DRC will be opening Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 in Harris, Jefferson, and Chambers County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The centers will be at the following locations:  Harris...
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St. Mary Parish Added to Louisiana Flooding Disaster Declaration

BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, St. Mary Parish has been added to the disaster declaration for flooding that occurred May 10 through July 24, 2019. FEMA’s Public Assistance funding will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the flooding. FEMA’s Public Assistance funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency and permanent work in Assumption, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Iberville, Ouachita, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, St. Martin, St....
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Friday, October 18, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, October 18, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•   Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen•   Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Octave•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:•   Three Amendments   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-18-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with...
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Penn State-Berks students help Orange County kids recover during Camp Noah

AUSTIN, Texas – More than two years after Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast, some children in Orange County are still struggling as they try to deal with loss and change. To help combat these feelings and prepare children for future events, Orange County Disaster Rebuild, a long-term recovery group, sponsored Camp Noah at the North Orange Baptist Church this summer.  Students majoring in education, applied psychology, and rehabilitation and human services from the Penn State-Berks campus, led by Dr. Jayne M. Leh responded to the need. Leh said many of...
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Thursday October 17, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday October 17, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Severe weather – Northeast Critical and elevated fire weather – Central Great Basin to PlainsRed Flag Warnings – UT, CO, WY, NM, TX, OK, KS, NE and SDTropical Activity:Atlantic: Invest 96L (Disturbance 1): High (80%) Eastern Pacific: Potential Tropical Cyclone Seventeen-E: Low (20%) - FINAL; Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:Amendment No. 7 to FEMA-4429-DR-MS FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-17-2019.pdf...
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Wednesday October 16, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday October 16, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•Red Flag Warnings UT and WYTropical Activity:•Atlantic: Remnants of Fifteen FINAL ; Disturbance 1: Medium (50%)•Eastern Pacific: Potential Tropical Cyclone Seventeen E ; Disturbance 1: Low 30%30%)•Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity:None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-16-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have...
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Texans Should Beware of Fraud, Scams Following Tropical Storm Imelda

AUSTIN, Texas – State and federal disaster recovery officials urge Texans affected by Tropical Storm Imelda to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud. As government agencies and charitable groups continue providing disaster assistance to Texans affected by the recent tropical storm, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to prey on vulnerable survivors. The most common post-disaster fraud practices include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations and fake offers of state or federal aid. Local, state and federal government officials advise all...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Montgomery and Liberty Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – Joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be opening Wednesday, October 16 at New Caney in Montgomery County and Thursday, October 17 at Liberty in Liberty County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. The centers will be at the following locations:...
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Monday, October 14, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 14, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, October 14, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•  Saddle Ridge Fire – CA (Final) Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic: Tropical Storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: High (80%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Low (10%)•  Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%); Disturbance 2: High (80%)•  Central Pacific: Post Tropical Cyclone Ema (Final)•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-14-2019 (2).pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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