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...
Continue reading
1217 Hits

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 |...
Continue reading
1217 Hits

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...
Continue reading
3509 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1267 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1251 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1292 Hits

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....
Continue reading
1204 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1169 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1251 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1268 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1249 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1271 Hits

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:...
Continue reading
1192 Hits

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...
Continue reading
1260 Hits

Sunday, October 13, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, October 13, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•  Saddleridge Fire – CA Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic: Tropical Storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%)•  Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: High (70%)•  Central Pacific: Tropical Storm Ema•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-13-2019.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...
Continue reading
1286 Hits

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Orange County to Help Imelda Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – A joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening Monday, Oct. 14, in Orange 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 center is located at the following address, along with the SBA Business Recovery Center:Orange County Convention and Expo...
Continue reading
1337 Hits

Saturday October 12, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday October 12, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Saddleridge Fire – CACritical fire weather – southern CARed Flag Warnings – southern CATropical Activity:Atlantic: Subtropical storm Melissa; Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (30%)Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (90%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%); Disturbance 3: Medium (50%)Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (near 100%)Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-12-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during...
Continue reading
1357 Hits

More Parishes Added to Louisiana Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Barry

BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, Cameron and St. Landry parishes have been added to the August 27 major disaster declaration for preparations and damages related to Hurricane Barry. Two other parishes, Pointe Coupee and St. Martin parishes are now eligible for permanent work. These two parishes were previously designated for emergency work only. 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....
Continue reading
1293 Hits

Friday October 11, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday October 11, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:Extreme and critical fire weather – CA Winter Storm – Central and Northern PlainsTropical Activity:Atlantic: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific: Disturbance 1: High (90%)Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five daysWestern Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:  2  Amendments issuedFMAG approved for Saddleridge Fire, CA FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 10-11-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code |...
Continue reading
1221 Hits

Texas TS Imelda Survivors Can Expect to See FEMA Teams Visiting Their Neighborhoods

AUSTIN, Texas – Housing inspectors and Disaster Survivor Assistance teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have hit the streets in six Texas counties to help survivors of Tropical Storm Imelda get connected with potential assistance.If you live in an affected area, you may encounter Disaster Survivor Assistance teams as they go door to door to answer questions about the types of help available, help survivors apply for federal assistance, update applicants’ contact information and help with referrals to disaster recovery partners. Team members wear blue FEMA shirts.Inspections occur after...
Continue reading
1179 Hits

Latest Videos

View all videos