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Deadline for FEMA assistance is tonight; Recovery centers remain open until next week

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AUSTIN, Texas – The deadline to register for FEMA assistance is midnight tonight, Monday, Sept.16, however, help remains at three Disaster Recovery Centers in the Valley.  The recovery centers will remain open throughout this week to serve survivors who may have questions about other resources or their federal disaster assistance applications. The centers will close beginning Tuesday, Sept. 24.  Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The centers are closed on Sunday. Disaster center locations and closure dates are:  Cameron County—Last...
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Monday September 16, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday September 16, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Critical fire weather - Central Great Basin and northwestern AZ Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Hurricane Humberto (CAT 1) o Disturbance 1: High (90%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific: o Hurricane Kiko (CAT 3) o Disturbance 1: High (70%); Disturbance 2: High (80%); Disturbance 3: Low (30%) • Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3; Low: (20%) • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily...
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Sunday September 15, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday September 15, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Heavy rain and flash flooding possible - Southwest to Southern Rockies • Critical fire weather - CA, Central Great Basin, and Northern Intermountain Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Tropical Storm Humberto o Disturbance 1: High (70%); Disturbance 2: Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific: o Hurricane Kiko (CAT 3) o Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Medium (60%) • Central Pacific: Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%); Disturbance 3; Low: (20%) • Western Pacific: Tropical Depression...
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September 14, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 14, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Southwest; Upper Mississippi Valley Tropical Activity:•  Atlantic:   ○  Tropical Storm Humberto   ○  Disturbance 1: Low (10%); Disturbance 2: Medium (60%); Disturbance 3: Low (near 0%); Disturbance 4: Low (30%)•  Eastern Pacific:    ○  Tropical Storm Kiko   ○  Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%) •  Central Pacific:    ○  Disturbance 1: Low (20%); Disturbance 2: Low (20%)•  Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity:•  Request for Major Disaster...
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Sept. 16 is the final day to register for federal assistance

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 AUSTIN, Texas – Monday, Sept. 16 is the final day for South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding to register for FEMA grants. The Texas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo. FEMA assistance to individuals and families recovering from the floods in South Texas tops $11.7 million. This includes $10.1 million in FEMA housing assistance and $1.6 million in other needs assistance.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $12.2 million in low-interest disaster loans. And, the National Flood Insurance...
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September 13, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 13, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Severe thunderstorms possible – Ohio Valley and Great Lakes Tropical Activity: • Atlantic:  ○  Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine   ○  Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)   ○  Disturbance 2: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific:    ○  Disturbance 1: Low (10%)   ○  Disturbance 2: Low (30%)   ○  Disturbance 3: High (70%) • Central Pacific:    ○  Disturbance 1: Low (20%)  ○  Disturbance 2: Low (20%) Declaration Activity: • 3 Amendments issued FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-13-2019.pdf This email...
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Survivor beware: Scam artists target vulnerable areas after a disaster

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OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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September 12, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 12, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Severe thunderstorms possible – Central / Northern Plains to the Upper Mississippi Valley • Heavy rain and flash flooding possible – Northern Plains to the Upper Great Lakes Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Disturbance 1: High (80%) o Disturbance 2: Medium (40%) • Eastern Pacific: o Disturbance 1: High (90%) o Disturbance 2: Low (30%) o Disturbance 3: Low (30%) • Central Pacific: o Disturbance 1: Low (20%) Declaration Activity: • Major Disaster Declaration Request FEMA Daily Ops...
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September 11, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 11, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Severe thunderstorms & flash flooding possible – Central / Northern Plains to Upper Midwest Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Disturbance 1: Medium (60%) o Disturbance 2: Low (10%) o Disturbance 3: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific: o Disturbance 1: High (90%) o Disturbance 2: Low (30%) • 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 9-11-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail...
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When disaster strikes, every minute counts

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AUSTIN, Texas — FEMA promotes National Preparedness Month each September because preparation saves lives and prevents loss. Taking a few minutes now can make a life-changing difference when disaster strikes. What do you need? Don’t run around stuffing things in a bag when you need to evacuate. Put together an emergency kit now with water, food and medications for at least three days as well as some cash, a first aid kit, flashlight and batteries. And don’t forget your pets’ needs. You should also bring any important documents you may need in...
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Less than one week remains for South Texans to register for federal assistance

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AUSTIN, Texas – South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding have less than one week to register for FEMA grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16. The Texas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Cameron, Willacy and Hildago. FEMA assistance to individuals and families recovering from the floods in South Texas tops $11.5 million. This includes $9.9 million in FEMA housing assistance and $1.5 million in other needs assistance.  The U.S. Small Business Administration...
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Less than one week remains for South Texans to register for federal assistance

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AUSTIN, Texas – South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding have less than one week to register for FEMA grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16. The Texas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Cameron, Willacy and Hildago. FEMA assistance to individuals and families recovering from the floods in South Texas tops $11.5 million. This includes $9.9 million in FEMA housing assistance and $1.5 million in other needs assistance.  The U.S. Small Business Administration...
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September 10, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 10, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Severe thunderstorms possible – Northern / Central Plains Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Tropical Storm Gabrielle o Disturbance 1: Low (20%) o Disturbance 2: Low (30%) o Disturbance 3: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific: o Disturbance 1: High (90%) o Disturbance 2: 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 9-10-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address |...
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Harvey survivors who received group flood insurance should prepare to purchase a standard flood insurance policy in 2020

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AUSTIN, Texas – If you received flood insurance as part of your FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Harvey, you only have one year remaining on your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) group insurance policy. Planning to renew your NFIP policy purchase is a great way to prepare for future disasters and protect you and your family from financial loss.  At least 30 days before your group policy expires in August 2020, you should purchase a standard NFIP policy to avoid a lapse in coverage. To remain eligible for federal disaster assistance,...
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Septemember 9, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Septemember 9, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Isolated severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible – Upper Mississippi Valley • Elevated fire weather – CA, AZ, NV, and UT • Red Flag Warnings - CA, NV, and UT Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Tropical Storm Gabrielle o Disturbance 1: Low (30%) o Disturbance 2: Low (20%) • Eastern Pacific: o Disturbance 1: High (80%) • Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests...
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September 8, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 8, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:• Hurricane Dorian - FINAL• Heavy rain and flash flooding possible - Northern Rockies; Central Plains• Critical and elevated fire weather - CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO and NM Tropics:• Atlantic  ○ Post-Tropical Cyclone Dorian - FINAL ○ Tropical Storm Gabrielle• Eastern Pacific ○ Disturbance 1: Medium (40%) ○ Disturbance 2: Low (20%)• Eastern Pacific ○ Post-Tropical Cyclone Juliette - FINAL ○ Disturbance 1: Medium (40%)• Central Pacific  ○ No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days • Western Pacific - No...
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September 7, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 7, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats:•Hurricane Dorian   o Severe thunderstorms possible –Central Plains   o Heavy rain and flash flooding possible –Southwest; Central Plains to Middle Mississippi ValleyTropical Activity:•Atlantic:   o Hurricane Dorian   o Tropical Storm Gabrielle   o Disturbance 1: Medium (60%)•Eastern Pacific:   o Tropical Storm Juliette   o Disturbance 1: Low (30%)•Central Pacific:   o Disturbance 1 (remnants of Akoni): Low (20%)•Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity:•Major Disaster Declaration Request –South Carolina•Amendment No. 18 to FEMA-4337-DR-FL FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-7-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code...
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Don’t wait for disaster to happen: Insure your home against flood damage

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Week 1 of National Preparedness Month reminds us to prepare financially for the unexpected AUSTIN, Texas — Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and nearly every major Texas city is vulnerable to hurricanes or sits in “Flash Flood Alley,” one of the most flash flood-prone areas in the nation.  If you were struck by a hurricane tomorrow, would you have adequate insurance? Homeowners and renters insurance do not cover flooding, and a single inch of water in an average home can cause more than $26,000...
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Evaluate your readiness during National Preparedness Month

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OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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September 6, 2019

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FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 6, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Hurricane Dorian• Fire weather in Southern CaliforniaTropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Hurricane Dorian  o Disturbance 1 (remnants of Gabrielle, re-development possible): High (80%) o Disturbance 2: High (70%) o Disturbance 3: Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific:  o Hurricane Juliette • Central Pacific:  o Tropical Storm Akoni • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interestsDeclaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-6-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your...
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