Friday, May 26, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, May 26, 2017 Significant Events: None   Significant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms – Central Plains • Rain and Thunderstorms – Northern Intermountain, Central Great Basin, Northern/Central Rockies, Northern/Central Plains, Great Lakes, Mississippi and Ohio valleys • Rain and Snow – Northern Intermountain, Northern/Central Rockies • Critical and Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, CO, NM, TX, and UT • Space Weather: o Past 24 hours: None observed o Next 24 hours: None predicted   Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity...
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State and FEMA Agree on MHU Sales Program

BATON ROUGE, La. — The State of Louisiana and FEMA recently agreed to initiate direct sales of manufactured housing units (MHUs) to occupant-survivors of the August 2016 floods who lack permanent housing.In making the decision to launch the sales program, FEMA considers, among other variables, the anticipated return of available rental resources and the applicant’s ability or means to repair their pre-disaster dwelling.Eligible applicants who owned their home prior to the disaster and now occupy a MHU may be eligible to purchase the unit as soon as FEMA determines they are...
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Thursday, May 25, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, May 25, 2017 Significant Activity – May 24-25 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms – Across parts of the Northern/Central High Plains and Mid-Atlantic•  Rain and thunderstorms – Far Northern High Plains and Northern Upper Midwest to the Northern Great Lakes•  Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, CO, NM, TX, and UT•  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: None observed   ○  Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Major Disaster Declaration...
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Recovery Funds Continue to Flow to East Baton Rouge Schools

BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA has approved an additional $1.1 million for flood recovery efforts of schools in East Baton Rouge.Disaster funding will help the Runnels School with reimbursements for damaged equipment and contents. Runnels is the oldest private school in Baton Rouge. Items eligible for replacement include: desks, bookshelves, supplies, musical instruments and electronic and athletic equipment.During the August floods, 16 school campuses throughout the parish flooded. Schools in East Baton Rouge have received more than $6 million. FEMA has awarded more than $80 million for schools for this disaster.The...
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Significant Activity for May 23-24 Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms – Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S • Rain and Thunderstorms – Central Great Basin through Central Plains; Mississippi valleys through the east coast• Space Weather:  ○ Past 24 hours: None observed  ○ Next 24 hours: None predictedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration Activity: FMAG approved – Spromberg Fire, WA FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+05-24-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe...
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 23, 2017   Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe Thunderstorms – Southern TX, and Southeastern U.S Flash Flooding – Southeastern U.S to Mid- Atlantic Rain and Thunderstorms – Plains through the Great Lakes; Lower Mississippi to the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: Major Disaster Declaration approved for Mississippi FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+05-23-2017.pdf Update...
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Monday, May 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, May 22, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, May 22, 2017 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe Thunderstorms – NM, TX, and OK Flash Flooding – TX Gulf Coast to AL and FL Panhandle Rain and Thunderstorms – western/central Gulf Coast, Central Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley Rain and Snow – Northern and Central Rockies Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+05-22-2017.pdf Update...
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FEMA OKs $1 Million More for Central Debris Removal

BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA recently announced more than $1 million in a federal grant for debris removal for the City of Central in East Baton Rouge Parish. This now represents more than $6 million in federal reimbursements for debris removal in that city.For the August flooding, FEMA’s Public Assistance program continues to reimburse eligible Louisiana jurisdictions for reasonable costs involved in debris removal. The categories are household garbage; construction debris; vegetative debris; household hazardous waste; white goods (i.e., washing machines, refrigerators, etc.), and electronics.FEMA has paid, to date, more than...
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Sunday, May 21, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, May 21, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, May 21, 2017 Significant Activity – May 20-21 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – southern Texas Flash flooding possible – southern Texas; Southeast to Central Appalachians Rain and thunderstorms – Northern Plains; Southern Rockies to Southeast, Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic Rain and snow – Central Great Basin to Central Rockies Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed; Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant...
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Saturday, May 20, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, May 20, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, May 20, 2017 Significant Activity – May 19-20 Significant Events: Severe Weather – Central U.S. FINAL Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Great Lakes and Southeast Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains; Lower Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley; Central Appalachians to Mid-Atlantic Rain and thunderstorms – Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies and Central Great Basin; Southern Plains to Southeast, Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic Rain and snow – Northern/Central Rockies and Northern/Central Plains Space...
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Friday, May 19, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, May 19, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, May 19, 2017 Significant Activity – May 18-19 Significant Events: Severe Weather – Central U.S. Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Ohio and Tennessee valleys Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley Rain and thunderstorms – Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Plains to Mid-Atlantic; Southeast; Northeast Rain and snow – Southern Rockies to Northern Plains Red Flag Warnings - NM Elevated Fire Weather – NM & TX Space Weather: Past...
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Thursday, May 18, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, May 18, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, May 18, 2017   Significant Events: Severe Weather – Southern Plains to Great Lakes Significant Weather: High Risk of severe weather and flash flooding possible – Southern Plains Severe weather – Central/Southern Plains to Middle Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes and Northeast Flash flooding possible – Central/Southern Plains & Middle Mississippi Valley Heavy snow possible – Northern/Central Rockies & Northern/Central Plains Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, NM, CO, TX, OK, FL & GA Red Flag Warnings –...
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Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, May 17, 2017   Significant Events: Severe Weather – Southern Plains to Great Lakes Significant Weather: Severe weather – Central Plains to Great Lakes Flash Flooding possible – Northern/Central Plains to Great Lakes Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, NM, TX, SC, FL & GA Red Flag Warnings – NV, NM, & TX Space Weather: * Past 24 hours: None observed * Next 24 hours: Moderate predicted; geomagnetic storms reaching G2 level likely Tropical Activity: No activity...
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe weather – Strong tornado possible in the plains states Flash Flooding possible across the Central Plains and the Middle/Upper Mississippi Valley Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, NM, TX, CO, OK, FL & GA Red Flag Warnings – AZ, NM, TX & FL Space Weather: Past 24 hours: None observed Next 24 hours: Minor predicted; geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level likely Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests...
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Livingston Parish to Receive an Additional $622K for Flood Recovery

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, May 13, 2017 Significant Activity for May 12-13 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Flash Flooding possible – Northern NJ and New York City•  Fire Weather:   ○  Critical: Central FL   ○  Elevated: Southwest, eastern Dakotas, FL to southeastern GA•  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: None observed   ○  Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interests Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: •  Major Disaster Declaration Request – Mississippi•  Major Disaster Declaration Request – New Hampshire•  Amendment No. 2 to...
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East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to Receive $1.1 M More in Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) will receive $1.1 million following the August floods. FEMA disaster funding will help with demolition, cleaning and remediation costs of classrooms, offices, bathrooms and storage areas at four educational facilities. This brings a total awarded to EBRPSS of $5 million.After the August floods, 16 school campuses flooded throughout the parish. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program awarded federal funds for emergency protective measures at Greenbrier Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary and Howell Park Elementary School. EBRPSS also received disaster funds...
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Friday, May 12, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, May 12, 2017 Significant Activity for May 11-12 Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: •  Rain and thunderstorms – northern California to Pacific Northwest; Central Great Basin, Central Rockies, Northern Plains; Southern Plains to Southeastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – FL, GA, & SC •  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: None observed   ○  Next 24 hours: None predictedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration Activity: None     FEMA+Daily+Ops+Briefing+05-12-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update...
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Thursday, May 11, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, May 11, 2017 Significant Activity – May 10-11   Significant Events: Hanford Nuclear Site – FINAL   Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi and Tennessee valleys; Central Appalachians Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest; Northern Intermountain to Northern Rockies; Southern Rockies to Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-Atlantic Rain and snow – Northern Intermountain to central CA; Central/Southern Rockies Critical/Elevated Fire Weather areas – FL & GA Red Flag Warnings – FL Space...
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