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You need flood insurance for your business too

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AUSTIN, Texas – Like everyone else, business owners need to prepare for potential disasters, and buying a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a great place to begin those preparations.Business owners can purchase up to $500,000 in coverage for buildings and up to $500,000 for business content coverage through the NFIP. Direct physical damage to a building, such as foundations, pumping systems and water heaters, or contents, such as furniture and fixtures, from a flood is covered by the policy. Building and content coverage is based on the...
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Thursday, October 3, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, October 3, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding possible – Southern Rockies and Southwest•   Critical Fire Weather Conditions – NV, UT, and HI Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%); Disturbance 2:  Low (10%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-3-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip...
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Five Parishes Added to Louisiana Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Barry

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BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, Lafayette, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard and St. Martin parishes have been added to the August 27 major disaster declaration for preparations and damages related to Hurricane Barry.  The additional parishes are now eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funding to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Barry between July 10 and 15, 2019.  FEMA’s PA program reimburses parishes, states, tribes and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis (75 percent federal share)....
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South Texans who qualify for continued temporary housing assistance can meet with FEMA Oct. 2-4 at applicant service center

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AUSTIN, Texas – Texans in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties affected by the June severe storms and flooding who are eligible for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) can meet with FEMA staff in La Feria Oct. 2-4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FEMA will assist survivors who are eligible for CTHA with the application process. Survivors should complete the application and provide supporting documentation showing a financial need for additional assistance. The application can be submitted at the service center. The applicant service center is located within the U.S. Small...
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Heavy rains and flash flooding possible – Southern High Plains to Great Lakes Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 1); Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•   Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: •   Request: Disaster Declaration – Texas   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-2-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Great Lakes•   Critical Fire Weather – Colorado and Utah Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic: Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 2); Disturbance 1: Low (10%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%)•   Eastern Pacific: Tropical Depression Narda; Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: •   Major Disaster Declaration approved – South Carolina•   3 -...
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FEMA awards nearly $2 million for Galveston storm drain and pump station improvements

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $2 million to the city of Galveston through the Texas Division of Emergency Management to fund Phase I of a new storm drain system located between 14th and 18th streets. The funds will help cover costs for permitting, engineering, design, environmental assessment and construction engineering services toward the development of this project. In addition, the project will include an outfall pump station on the Galveston Ship Channel end of the proposed storm drain system. The station will increase gravity-fed drainage...
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Monday, September 30, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, September 30, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – New Mexico•  Elevated to critical fire weather – Central Great Basin to Central Plains and Southwest Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 2)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Depression Narda; Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•  Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-30-2019.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using GovDelivery...
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Sunday, September 29, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, September 29, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Severe thunderstorms possible – Northern Plains •  Elevated to Critical Fire weather possible – Central Rockies and Central Plains•  Winter storm – Northern Rockies Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 4)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Narda; Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•  Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-29-2019.pdf This email was sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using...
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Saturday, September 28, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, September 28, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Severe thunderstorms possible – Central Plains •   Heavy rain/flash flooding possible – Central Great Basin, Central Plains to the Middle Mississippi Valley•   Winter storm – Portions of the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Plains•   Elevated fire weather conditions/Red Flag Warnings – CO Tropical Activity:•    Atlantic:     ○   Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 3)•    Eastern Pacific:      ○   Disturbance 1: High (90%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%) •    Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•    Western...
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Six Things You Don’t Know about Flood Insurance

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has approved nearly $37 million in claims to Oklahomans for damages from the severe storms and flooding that took place this spring.  September is National Preparedness Month, a good time to inform Oklahomans just how valuable flood insurance can be. “I get three to five calls a week from individuals asking me if their homes are in a flood zone,” said Logan County Emergency Director David Ball. “I always tell them ‘whether your home is or isn’t, I still recommend securing a flood...
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Friday, September 27, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 27, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •   Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding possible – Central Plains to Great Lakes•   Heavy snow possible – Portions of Northern Rockies to Northern Plains Tropical Activity:•   Atlantic:    ○  Tropical Storm Karen; Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT 4)•   Eastern Pacific:     ○  Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: High (80%); Disturbance 3: Low (30%); •   Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days•   Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA...
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Thursday September 26, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday September 26, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Tropical Cyclone Karen (FINAL) - Atlantic• Heavy rain and flash flooding possible - Southwest Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:  o Tropical Storm Karen; Hurricane Lorenzo (CAT3); • Eastern Pacific:   o Disturbance 1: Medium (40%); Disturbance 2: (70%);• Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected in the next five days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-26-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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Hope Meadows gives a hand up to those who lost everything

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40 homes for Hurricane Harvey survivors are being built through donations and volunteer labor AUSTIN, Texas — Forty Victoria County families whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Harvey will soon trade their damaged homes for brand new ones in a neighborhood built for Harvey survivors, Hope Meadows. “We had a vision [to] get land and build a whole subdivision that would give people a hand up in life when they lost everything,” said Mark Longoria, president of the Victoria County Long-Term Recovery Group, or LTRG. “That’s why we’re here today, seeing this wonderful...
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Wednesday September 25, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday September 25, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Tropical Cyclone Karen - Atlantic• Heavy rain and flash flooding possible - Southwest and Southern Plains/Lower Mississippi Valley Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:  o Tropical Storm Karen; Hurricane Lorenzo; Disturbance 1: Low (20%)• Eastern Pacific:   o Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Medium (50%);• Central Pacific: Post-Tropical Cyclone Kiko - FINAL• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-25-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference...
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Tuesday September 24, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday September 24, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Tropical Cyclone Karen - Atlantic• Severe thunderstorms and excessive rain - Southwest Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:  o Tropical Storm Karen; Tropical Storm Lorenzo; Disturbance 1: Low (20%)• Eastern Pacific:   o Tropical Storm Kiko; Disturbance 1: Low (10%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%); Disturbance 3: Low (20%);• Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones expected through the next 5 days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: • Approved: FEMA-4463-DR-South Dakota FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-24-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail...
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Cameron DRC transitions to SBA center; Hidalgo and Willacy DRCs to close

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FEMA continues to support survivors in person, online and by telephone AUSTIN, Texas – To meet the needs of Texans affected by June severe storms and flooding, the State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the city of La Feria will transition to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) Friday, Sept. 27.  SBA staff can answer questions from residents who applied for disaster loans. Representatives from FEMA will also be available for flood survivors who have questions about the status of their application. Businesses have until March...
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Monday September 23, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday September 23, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Tropical Cyclone Karen - Atlantic• Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding possible - AZ Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:  o Tropical Cyclone Karen; Tropical Depression Thirteen• Eastern Pacific:   o Tropical Storm Kiko; Tropical Depression Mario; Disturbance 1: Low (10%)• Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones expected through the next 5 days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-23-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and...
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Sunday September 22, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday September 22, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to the Great Lakes Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Tropical Storm Karen; Disturbance 2: High (90%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Kiko; Tropical Depression Lorena; Tropical Depression Mario•  Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-22-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip...
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Saturday September 21, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday September 21, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Texas flooding – FINAL •  Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to the Great Lakes Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Disturbance 1: Medium (60%); Disturbance 2: Low (near 0%); Disturbance 3: High (90%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Kiko; Hurricane Lorena (CAT 1); Tropical Storm Mario•  Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: •  Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-3418-EM-USVI•  Amendment...
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