Saturday, April 8, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, April 8, 2017 Significant Activity – Apr 7-8 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Heavy snow possible – Portions of the Bitterroots in ID and the Rockies in WY•  Red Flag Warning – AZ, NM, and FL•  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+04-08-2017.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to...
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Friday, April 7, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, April 7, 2017 Significant Activity – Apr 6-7 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Heavy snow possible – Northern CA and Sierras; portions of Northern Intermountain and Northern Rockies•  Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to Northern Plains and Central Great Basin; Southern Appalachians to Great Lakes and Northeast•  Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest to central CA and Central Great Basin•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather –  AZ, CO, FL, NE, NM, TX, SD, and WY •  Red Flag Warning – FL, NE, NM, SD, and...
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Registration Deadline for Tornado Survivors is in One Week

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana survivors of February’s tornadoes have one week left to register with FEMA for disaster recovery assistance.The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Survivors may register with FEMA by going online with any computer, smartphone or tablet to DisasterAssistance.gov, calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (10a.m. - 7 p.m.), or downloading the FEMA mobile app. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and who use a TTY may call 800-462-7585 to register.FEMA assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants for...
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April 5, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for April 5, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing, Wednesday, April 5, 2017   Significant Events: Severe Weather – Southern Plains to Southeast   Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms & Flash flooding possible – Southeast to Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Heavy snow possible – MI Space Weather: Past 24 hours: Minor – Geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred Next 24 hours: None predicted Tropical Activity:  Western Pacific - Invest 93P: High chance of development Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: Major Disaster Declaration Request - Resighini Rancheria Tribe...
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Preliminary Flood Map for Newton County, Texas, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – New preliminary flood maps for Newton County are ready for review.Residents are encouraged to examine these maps to decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, residents and community leaders can make informed decisions about building and development.A team consisting of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state and local officials cooperated to produce them.“We’ve worked with our state and local partners to bring this critical information to the area. We hope that everyone reviews the maps to understand the flood risks involved,” said FEMA Region 6...
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SPRING BRANCH RESIDENTS CAN NOW PURCHASE FLOOD INSURANCE

DENTON, Texas –Spring Branch, Texas, located in Comal County, is now a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and that means those living and working in the town can purchase flood insurance.Homes or businesses do not have to be in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to experience flooding. Anyone can be financially vulnerable to floods. In fact, people outside of high-risk areas file more than 20 percent of NFIP claims and receive one-third of disaster assistance payments for flooding.Since joining NFIP on Mar. 21, 2017, the...
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SAN ELIZARIO RESIDENTS CAN NOW PURCHASE FLOOD INSURANCE

DENTON, Texas –The city of San Elizario, Texas, located in El Paso County, is now a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and that means residents can purchase flood insurance.Homes or businesses do not have to be in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to experience flooding. Anyone can be financially vulnerable to floods. In fact, people outside of high-risk areas file more than 20 percent of NFIP claims and receive one-third of disaster assistance payments for flooding.Since joining NFIP on Feb. 27, 2017, the city of...
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Disaster Recovery Resource Fair for Tornado and Flood Survivors will be Held in New Orleans East Saturday, April 8

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Disaster Recovery Center in Orleans Parish Closing in Two Weeks

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Orleans Parish will close in two weeks, Friday, April 14. The DRC address and operating hours are:East New Orleans Public Library  Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.5641 Read Blvd.    Saturday, April 8: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.New Orleans, LA 70127   Closed on Sundays.The last Saturday the DRC will operate is April 8. DRC visitors on that day may also attend a one-day Disaster Recovery Resource Fair across the street at the New Orleans East Hospital from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The...
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Registration Deadline for Tornado Survivors is April 12, 2017

BATON ROUGE, La. — Tornado survivors in Livingston and Orleans parishes have two weeks to register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Survivors may register with FEMA by going online with any computer, smartphone or tablet to DisasterAssistance.gov, calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and who use a TTY may call 800-462-7585 to register.FEMA assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants for...
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Monday, April 03, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, April 03, 2017 Significant Activity for April 2-3Significant Events: Severe Weather – Southern Plains to SoutheastSignificant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding – Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic•  Rain and Thunderstorms – Southwest, Central Plains through the Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast•  Heavy Snow – Central Rockies •  Space Weather:    ○  Past 24 hours: Moderate – Radio blackouts reaching R2 level occurred   ○  Next 24 hours: Minor – Radio blackouts reaching R1 level expectedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration...
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Sunday, April 2, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, April 2, 2017 Significant Activity for April 1-2Significant Events: Severe Weather – Gulf Coast; no significant impacts reportedSignificant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding – Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley•  Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern Plains to Ohio Valley and Southeast•  Space Weather:    ○  Past 24 hours: Moderate – Radio blackouts reaching R2 level occurred   ○  Next 24 hours: Minor – Radio blackouts reaching R1 level expectedTropical Activity: No activity affecting U.S. interestsEarthquake Activity: No significant activityDeclaration Activity: •  Major Disaster Declaration...
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Thursday, March 30, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, March 30, 2017 Significant Activity for March 29-30Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms – Middle/Lower Mississippi valleys, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, Central/Southern Appalachians & Southeast•  Flash Flooding – Ohio/Tennessee valleys, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic•  Freezing Rain – Great Lakes & Northeast•  Heavy Snow – Northern Intermountain, Central Great Basin, Northern Rockies & Northern Plains•  Rain and Thunderstorms –  Mississippi Valley to Eastern U.S. & Mid-Atlantic•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather –  CA, AZ, NM & TXSpace Weather:   ○  Past 24 hours: Minor – Geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred  ...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Significant Activity – Mar 28-29 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms – Central/Southern Plains through the Ohio/Tennessee valleys•  Flash Flooding – Central Plains and Upper to Lower Mississippi valleys•  Freezing Rain – Northern Rockies•  Heavy Snow – Northern Intermountain•  Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern/Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes, Ohio/Tennessee valleys & Southeast •  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, CA, & TX•  Red Flag Warnings – AZ, CO, FL, KS, NM, OK, TX, & WY•  Space Weather:   ○  Past 24...
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Significant Activity for March 27-28 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: •  Severe Thunderstorms – TX & OK•  Flash Flooding – TX & OK•  Freezing Rain – Northeast•  Heavy Snow – Pacific Northwest & Central Rockies•  Rain and Thunderstorms – Southern/Central Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley; Southeast, Appalachians to Mid-Atlantic•  Critical/Elevated Fire Weather – CA, AZ, NM & T•  Red Flag Warnings – CA, AZ, NM & TX•  Space Weather:  o Past 24 hours: Moderate – Geomagnetic storms reached G2 level  o Next...
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Louisiana Flood Recovery Continues with $8.7 Million in FEMA Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — More than $8.7 million has been obligated to the state for building repairs and reimbursements for emergency protective measures following the August floods.The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals will receive reimbursements for emergency protective measures associated with the disaster. In addition, funding was awarded to the State’s Office of Risk Management for repairs of flood-related damage to the Governor's Mansion.FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program will pay for emergency services such as shelter operations, temporary facilities,...
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Monday, March 27, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Monday, March 27, 2017 Significant Activity for March 24-27 Significant Events: NoneSignificant Weather: ●  Severe Thunderstorms – Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee/Ohio valleys, and Southeastern U.S.●  Freezing Rain – Northeast●  Heavy Snow – Northern Maine●  Rain and Thunderstorms – Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley; Southeast to Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic●  Elevated Fire Weather – AZ, NM & TX●  Space Weather:    ○  Past 24 hours: Moderate – Geomagnetic storms reached G2 level     ○  Next 24 hours: Moderate – Geomagnetic storms reaching G2 level likelyTropical Activity: No activity...
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Sunday, March 26, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, March 26, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Sunday, March 26, 2017 Significant Activity – Mar 25-26 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Freezing rain possible – Northeast Rain and thunderstorms – Southern/Central Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley; Southeast to Great Lakes Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain, Sierras and Central Rockies Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to central CA, Central Great Basin, and Northern Rockies; Southern/Central Rockies to Central/Northern Plains; Northeast Rain – Pacific...
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Saturday, March 25, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, March 25, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, March 25, 2017 Significant Activity – Mar 24-25 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern/Central Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi valleys Flash flooding possible – Southern Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi valleys Rain and thunderstorms – Southern/Central Plains to Mississippi valleys and Great Lakes Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain and Sierras Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to northern CA, Central Great Basin, and Northern Rockies; Great Lakes to Northeast Rain – Pacific Northwest...
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Friday, March 24, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, March 24, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, March 24, 2017 Significant Activity – Mar 23-24 Significant Events: None Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Southern Plains to Lower/Middle Mississippi valleys Freezing rain possible – Great Lakes to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Flash flooding possible – Lower Mississippi Valley Rain and thunderstorms – Pacific Northwest; Plains to Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes; southern FL Heavy snow possible – Northern Intermountain and Sierras Rain and snow – Pacific Northwest to central CA, Central Great Basin, and...
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