Don’t wait for disaster to happen: Insure your home against flood damage

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

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

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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Evaluate your readiness during National Preparedness Month

Week 1 reminds us to “Save Early for Disaster Costs” AUSTIN, Texas — National Preparedness Month kicks off in September with a week dedicated to helping people learn to “save early for disaster costs.” Anyone affected by a natural disaster will face unexpected costs — maybe a few nights in a hotel, a new vehicle, some home repairs or a complete rebuild. Some may find their employer forced out of business. However you’re affected, your transition from disaster to recovery will be easier if you’ve planned ahead. Follow the steps below to prevent a...
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September 5, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 5, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Hurricane Dorian Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Hurricane Dorian o Tropical Storm Gabrielle o Disturbance 1: Low (30%) o Disturbance 2: Low (10%) o Disturbance 3: Medium (50%) •Eastern Pacific: o Hurricane Juliette o Central Pacific: Tropical Depression Twelve-E •Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-5-2019.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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The deadline to register for federal assistance is drawing near

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: abigail.barrientez
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September 4, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for September 4, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: • Hurricane Dorian Tropical Activity: • Atlantic: o Hurricane Dorian o Tropical Storm Fernand o Tropical Storm Gabrielle o Disturbance 1: Medium (50%) o Disturbance 2: Medium (60%) • Eastern Pacific: o Hurricane Juliette • Central Pacific: o Disturbance 1: High (70%) • Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: •Approval: Emergency – FEMA-3423-EM-North Carolina FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-4-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe...
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South Texas disaster assistance applicants should stay in touch with FEMA

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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Monday September 2, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday September 2, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Hurricane Dorian Tropical Activity:   Atlantic: Hurricane Dorian Disturbance 1: High (90%) Disturbance 2: Medium (50%) Disturbance 3: Medium (50%) Disturbance 4: Low (30%) Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Juliette Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: Emergency Declaration Approved– South Carolina Emergency Declaration Approved - Georgia     FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-2-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State...
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Sunday September 1, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday September 1, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Hurricane Dorian Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Hurricane Dorian Disturbance 1: High (70%) Disturbance 2: Low (30%) Disturbance 3: Low (20%) Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Juliette Central Pacific: No new tropical cyclones expected during the next five days Western Pacific: No activity affecting U.S. interests Declaration Activity: Emergency Declaration Approval – Seminole Tribe of Florida   FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 9-1-2019.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive...
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UT Marine Science Institute rebuilding for the future

Two years after Hurricane Harvey, the Port Aransas Campus is rebuilding stronger and smarter AUSTIN, Texas — When Hurricane Harvey ripped through Port Aransas in 2017, it tore off roofs, flooded buildings and destroyed a pier at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, halting its cutting-edge research and education programs. “The devastation was massive. There was destruction everywhere,” said Robert W. Dickey, director of the Marine Science Institute. “But in typical Port Aransas fashion, Texas fashion, everybody started coming back a lot stronger right away. Very soon after the storm, everybody was...
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South Texas recovery centers to close for Labor Day; reopen Sept. 3

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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FEMA Individual Assistance deadline is less than three weeks away

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Yes, renters can buy flood insurance

Austin, Texas – Flood insurance isn’t just for homeowners and businesses. If you are a renter, you can get a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to cover your belongings, including clothes, furniture and electronics. Flood insurance for renters covers your personal property during a flood while a traditional renters policy does not. The cost of the policy is based on several factors including the building’s flood risk.  If you are a renter in low-to-moderate risk areas, you may be eligible for a Preferred Risk Policy. These policy premiums are...
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August 29, 2019 (Corrected copy)

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 29, 2019 (Corrected copy) Significant Incidents or Threats: Hurricane Dorian Excessive rain and flash flooding possible –Central Plains/Middle Mississippi Valley Severe thunderstorms possible –Central Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley Isolated dry thunderstorms –Pacific Northwest to Northern/Central Rockies Red Flag Warnings –OR, US, WY and CO  Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Hurricane Dorian Post-Tropical Depression 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...
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August 29, 2019

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for August 29, 2019 Significant Incidents or Threats: Hurricane Dorian Excessive rain and flash flooding possible –Central Plains/Middle Mississippi Valley Severe thunderstorms possible –Central Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley Isolated dry thunderstorms –Pacific Northwest to Northern/Central Rockies Red Flag Warnings –OR, US, WY and CO  Tropical Activity: Atlantic: Hurricane Dorian Post-Tropical Depression 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: Major...
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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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