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August 28, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 28, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:• Tropical Cyclone Dorian• Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Northeast• Isolated dry thunderstorms – OR, CA, NV, AZ and UT• Red Flag Warnings – WA, OR, CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and WY Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:o Tropical Storm Doriano Tropical Storm Erin• Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 days• Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:• Emergency Declaration approved...
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Barry from July 10-15, 2019.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 work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Barry in Allen, Iberia, Lafourche, Plaquemines, St. Mary, Terrebonne, and Vermillion parishes.Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local...
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Federal Aid for the State of Louisiana

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: asia.scoggins
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August 27, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 27, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:  Tropical Cyclone Dorian Red Flag Warnings –OR & WY Tropical Activity:Atlantic: Tropical Storm Dorian  Tropical Depression SixEastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 daysCentral Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 days Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 8-27-2019.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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FEMA grants $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures during and after Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN, Texas – In the two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures taken after Hurricane Harvey’s landfall.  The City of Houston staff extracted water, removed damaged building materials, towed city vehicles to safety and cleared mud and silt from various public facilities damaged by Harvey. The city was reimbursed for sheltering survivors in the George R. Brown Convention Center as well as for food and medical supplies.  FEMA provided grants...
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August 26, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 26, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 26, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Tropical Cyclone Dorian•  Severe thunderstorms possible - Southern Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley•  Heavy rain and flash flooding possible -  Southern Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley; Lower Mississippi Valley to Southeast Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Tropical Cyclone Dorian    ○  Disturbance 1 (Invest 98L): High (80%)•  Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 days•  Central Pacific:  No new tropical cyclones expected during the next 5 days• ...
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August 25, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 25, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 25, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Tropical Cyclone Dorian•  Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding possible – Gulf Coast and inland•  Critical Fire Weather – Northern Intermountain, Central Great Basin, and Central Rockies Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Tropical Cyclone Dorian    ○  Disturbance 1 (Invest 98L): High (80%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Cyclone Ivo   ○  Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%)•  Central Pacific:  No activity affecting U.S. interests•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:• ...
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August 24, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 24, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 24, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Atlantic Disturbance - Locally heavy rain for portions of FL Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Disturbance 1 (Invest 98L): High (90%)   ○  Disturbance 2 (Invest 99L): High (80%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Ivo   ○  Disturbance 1: Low (30%)•  Central Pacific:    ○  Disturbance 1: Low (20%)•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 8-24-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference...
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Two years later, Hurricane Harvey recovery picks up steam

AUSTIN, Texas – On the night of Aug. 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey roared to shore on San Jose Island as a Category 4 hurricane leaving a path of devastation in its wake. Two years later, evidence of Harvey’s destruction remains, but with sweat, courage and determination, Texas survivors and their communities have made strong progress in their recovery. Hurricane Harvey is on track to become the second-costliest U.S. natural disaster — only Hurricane Katrina that struck the Gulf Coast in 2005 caused more damage. Although the damage estimates are high, federal, state...
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Galveston shoring up beaches with help of $13.3 million in FEMA grants

AUSTIN, Texas — Galveston has begun replacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand that were eroded from its beaches during Hurricane Harvey, working to make the city safer from future storms and bolster its tourism industry. FEMA’s Public Assistance program is providing 90% of the funding for three Galveston beach restoration projects whose combined cost exceeds $14.8 million. FEMA’s share is over $13.3 million.  “People underestimate the value of a beach renourishment project,” said Galveston City Manager Brian Maxwell. “They think it’s all for tourism, but it actually does benefit...
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August 23, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 23, 2019 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 23, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Elevated Fire Weather – Southwest to Central Rockies•  Wildfire activity Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Tropical Depression Chantal   ○  Disturbance 1: High (70%)   ○  Disturbance 2: Low (20%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Ivo   ○  Disturbance 1: Low (30%)•  Central Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: •  Request: Major Disaster – Arkansas•  Two amendments issued FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 8-23-2019.pdf Update...
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Two years after Harvey, flood insurance is still a smart investment

AUSTIN, Texas — August 25, the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall along the Texas coast, is a great reminder to buy or renew a policy with the National Flood Insurance Program.  When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast two years ago, it brought prolonged rain and flooding to much of southeast Texas. After the storm, about 92,000 Texans received flood insurance payouts for an estimated $8.92 billion. Many Texans without flood insurance, however, had to rebuild their lives with personal savings and whatever federal assistance they were eligible to receive.  Floods...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Matagorda County, Texas

Denton, Texas– New revised preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Matagorda County, TX. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in appeal and comment periods for the maps.The new flood hazard information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been generated in coordination with local community, state,...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Denton, Texas– New revised preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Plaquemines Parish. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in appeal and comment periods for the maps.The new flood hazard information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been generated in coordination with local community, state, and...
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August 22, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 22, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Central Plains to Central Appalachians Critical Fire Weather – Southwest to Central Rockies Wildfire activity Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Tropical Depression Chantal Disturbance 1: Low (20%) Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Ivo Disturbance 1: Low (20%) Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected in the next five days Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: FMAG approved – Canyon Fire, NV FMAG approved – Deshka Landing Fire, AK FEMA Daily Ops Briefing...
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Okfuskee County Added to Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Funding

OKLAHOMA CITY – Okfuskee County has been added to the federal disaster declaration issued for Oklahoma on July 12 for the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred April 30 to May 1. Okfuskee is now eligible to apply for FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funding to supplement state and local recovery efforts.  FEMA’s PA program reimburses counties, states, tribes and certain nonprofit organizations for eligible costs of disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures and repair and replacement of disaster-damaged facilities, such as roads, bridges, public utilities, including water treatment...
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The FEMA Registration Deadline has Passed but Help is Still Available

OKLAHOMA CITY – The deadline for registering with FEMA for disaster assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. The agency continues working with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) on the recovery process for the severe storms and flooding that took place in the spring. If you have registered for disaster assistance, FEMA encourages you to keep in touch to track your case and to report insurance settlements or additional damage you may have discovered since your home inspection. Applicants have the right to appeal FEMA’s eligibility...
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Fulton rebuilding fishing pier, convention center destroyed by Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN, Texas — The Town of Fulton will begin rebuilding the 1,200-foot Fulton Fishing Pier this Saturday alongside the new Fulton Convention Center—Paws and Taws Building, which workers began erecting late last month. The two structures’ reopening, slated for January, will mark a milestone in the recovery of a town devastated by Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Before Harvey struck Fulton on Aug. 25, 2017, the Paws and Taws center hosted more than five decades of events, including the square dances from which it got its name.  “It’s been here for a...
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August 21, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 21, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •Severe thunderstorms possible – Mid- Atlantic and Central Appalachians to Northeast•Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Central Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley; Mid-Atlantic to Northeast•McKinley Fire, AK Tropical Activity:•Atlantic: oTropical Storm Chantal oDisturbance 1: Low (20%)•Eastern Pacific:  oDisturbance 1: High (near 100%) oDisturbance 2: Low (near 0%)•Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected in the next five days•Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:•Amendment No. 2 to 4435-DR-MO•Amendment No. 4 to 4451-DR-MO•Major Disaster Declaration Request – South Dakota +...
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Get free advice on protecting your home from natural disasters

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro
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