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

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