Monday, July 3, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, July 3, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, July 3, 2017 Significant Activity – June 30-July 3 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: High (70%) Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Medium (50%); Disturbance 2: Medium (60%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Central and Southern Plains Flash flooding possible for portions of Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valleys Elevated...
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State/FEMA Disaster Center Opens in Saline County to Help Flood Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19. Location and hours are:Saline CountyIndian Springs Baptist Church23581 I-30Bryant AR 72022Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and July Fourth holiday: ClosedDisaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying...
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July 2, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 2, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 2, 2017 Significant Activity – July 1-2 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Med (40%)• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (30%); Disturbance 2: Medium (50%) • Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley• Flash flooding possible for portions of OK and AR• Critical Fire Weather conditions expected for portions of AZ; Elevated Fire...
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Corrected Copy: July 1, 2017

Corrected Copy: FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017 Significant Activity – June 30 - July 1 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hoursWestern Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern/Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and NortheastFlash flooding possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern Appalachians, and Northeast Elevated Fire Weather conditions expected...
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July 1, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for July 1, 2017 Significant Activity – June 30 - July 1 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hoursWestern Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern/Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and NortheastFlash flooding possible for portions of the Tennessee Valley, Southern Appalachians, and Northeast Elevated Fire Weather conditions expected across NV,...
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FEMA Teams Canvassing Neighborhoods to Help Arkansas Flood Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Federal disaster survivor assistance teams are working instorm–stricken neighborhoods, helping Arkansans register for FEMA disaster assistance, providing application updates and making referrals to additional resources when needed.Additionally, housing inspectors contracted by FEMA are reviewing residential damages onsite. Applicants must have suffered storm damage during the period from April 26 to May 19, be head of household and be a legal resident of the U.S.FEMA teams will be in all 13 designated disaster counties—initially in Boone, Carroll, Clay, Fulton, Pulaski and Washington. They will also visit neighborhoods in...
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Arkansas Flood Survivors Urged to Register for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A June 15 major disaster declaration for Arkansas has opened the door for flood-stricken residents of 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell—to apply for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration.Residents should be aware that FEMA disaster assistance is for specific purposes centered on getting a disaster survivor into a functioning home that is safe for occupancy and secure. FEMA grants don’t cover all damage, especially to insured property, but...
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June 30, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 30, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 30, 2017 Significant Activity – June 29-30 Significant Events: Goodwin Fire, AZ Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours• Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, and Northeast• Flash flooding – Southern Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley, and Lower Mississippi...
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Steps to Disaster Assistance for Arkansans with Storm Damage

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Recovery from storm damage requires disaster survivors to take charge of their situation. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration disaster assistance is a process with steps for Arkansas residents to follow. Here’s a checklist:Step One: Register with FEMACall 800-621-3362 for voice or Video Relay Service. For TTY, call 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available. Helpline hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Online, go to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA mobile appSurvivors also can register with FEMA at a...
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State/FEMA Disaster Center Has Whistle-Stop in Danville to Help Arkansans

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A mobile State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will visit Danville in Yell County from Friday, June 30, to Sunday, July 2, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19.The disaster center location and hours are as follows:Yell CountyFire Training Center309 Atlanta St.Danville AR 72833Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, FEMA...
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State/FEMA Disaster Centers Now Open in Faulkner, Washington Counties

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two more State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open Friday, June 30, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in April and May.Center locations are as follows:Faulkner CountyMcGee Center3800 College Ave.Conway AR 72034 Washington CountyFayetteville Executive Airport Terminal Building4500 South School Ave.Fayetteville AR 72701 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.The Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day.Disaster...
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Prairie, White, Woodruff Counties Added for FEMA-SBA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – FEMA disaster assistance to individuals impacted in the severe storms between April 26 and May 19 has been extended to three more Arkansas counties: Prairie, White and Woodruff.The June 15 Major Disaster Declaration originally designated 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell— for assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Prairie, White and Woodruff were added after a review of ongoing damage assessments by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and FEMA.Survivors should always contact their insurance company as...
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Thursday, June 29, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, June 29, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, June 29, 2017 Significant Activity – June 28-29 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes Flash flooding – Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley and...
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Help Flooded Arkansans

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open Thursday, June 29, to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in April and May.Center locations are as follows:Randolph CountyRandolph County Nursing Center1405 Hospital Drive.Pocahontas AR 72455 Lawrence CountyBlack River Fire Training Center114 Wilson Drive Walnut Ridge AR 72476  Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management,...
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Significant Activity – June 27-28 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Dora, Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Central Plains to the Great Lakes Flash flooding – Central Plains to the Great Lakes and coastal Louisiana Elevated/Critical...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Revised Flood Maps for Saline County, Arkansas

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps are ready for residents and business owners in four Saline County communities to review.  Those communities include Alexander, Bauxite, Benton and Bryant.Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, the flood maps allow residents and community leaders to make informed decisions about future building and development.A team of local and state government officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency worked together to develop the revised preliminary maps.The public can submit comments and appeals...
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PRELIMINARY FLOOD MAPS IN HARRIS (SIMS BAYOU) COUNTY, TX READY FOR PUBLIC VIEW

DENTON, Texas – New preliminary flood maps will soon be available for residents and business owners near Sims Bayou.To learn more about the proposed map changes, Harris County and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials will host an Open House on Tuesday, May 16, 2 -7 p.m. It will be held at the Houston Community College, Central South Campus at 1990 Airport Blvd, Houston.Viewing these maps can help residents and business owners make informed decisions about buying flood insurance. Community leaders can use them to make decisions about future developments.Additional information...
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, June 27, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Significant Activity – June 26-27 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: Atlantic – Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Dora, Disturbance 1: Low (near 0%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Northern and Central Plains Elevated/Critical Fire Weather – CA, NV, AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, NE and SD Isolated dry thunderstorms –...
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FEMA Teams Canvassing Neighborhoods to Help Arkansas Flood Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Federal disaster survivor assistance teams are working in storm–stricken neighborhoods, helping Arkansans register for FEMA disaster assistance, providing application updates and making referrals to additional resources when needed.Additionally, housing inspectors contracted by FEMA are reviewing residential damages onsite. Applicants must have suffered storm damage during the period from April 26 to May 19, be head of household and be a legal resident of the U.S.FEMA teams will be in all 13 designated disaster counties—initially in Boone, Carroll, Clay, Fulton, Pulaski and Washington. They will also visit neighborhoods...
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Arkansas Flood Survivors Urged to Register for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A June 15 major disaster declaration for Arkansas has opened the door for flood-stricken residents of 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell—to apply for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration.Residents should be aware that FEMA disaster assistance is for specific purposes centered on getting a disaster survivor into a functioning home that is safe for occupancy and secure. FEMA grants don’t cover all damage, especially to insured property, but...
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