Tuesday October 29, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday October 29, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Kincade Fire - CA; GettyFire - CA• Winter Storm Warning  – Northern Central Rockies• Extreme fire weather – CA Tropical Activity:• Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (30%)• Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%)• Central Pacific: No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 5 days • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:    ○ Major Disaster Declaration request - South Dakota   ○ Amendment No. 1 to FEMA-4455-DR-WV FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-29-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail...
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda on Sept. 17-23, can visit local home improvement stores in Dayton and Nederland to get rebuilding tips from mitigation experts. Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand to answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance. Assistance will be available at the following locations starting Wednesday, Oct. 30, to Saturday, Nov. 9: McCoy Lumber Supply810 S Hwy. 146Dayton, TX 77535Monday- Friday...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Liberty County

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Liberty County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.  Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Small Business Administration, state and federal 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.  Center location and hours are: Cleveland Senior Citizens Organization 220 Peach Ave.Cleveland, TX 77327 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Seven days a week (until further notice)Texas...
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Monday October 28, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday October 28, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Kincade Fire, CAExtreme and critical fire weather - CARed Flag Warnings – CAHigh Wind Warnings – southern CATropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Tropical Storm PabloEastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysCentral Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-28-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to...
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Sunday October 27, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday October 27, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:• California wildfires• Extreme to critical fire weather – CA and AZ• Red Flag Warnings – CA, AZ, NM, and UT• High Wind Warnings – northern and southern CA• Severe thunderstorms possible – Mid-Atlantic• Heavy snow possible – Central Rockies and Central PlainsTropical Activity:• Atlantic: Tropical Storm Pablo• Eastern Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days• Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days• Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration...
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Saturday October 26, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday October 26, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Kincade Fire - CA; Tick Fire - CA• Heavy rain and flooding possible – Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Carolinas • Elevated/Critical fire weather – CA Tropical Activity:• Atlantic:  o Tropical Storm Pablo (FINAL) • 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: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing...
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda on Sept. 17-23, can visit local home improvement stores in Kingwood and Orange to get rebuilding tips from mitigation experts. Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand to answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance. Assistance will be available at the following locations: Lowe’s 22600 Eastex Freeway/Highway 59 NorthKingwood, TX 77339Monday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct....
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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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