Friday, September 9, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 9, 2016   Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%), Disturbance 2 - Low (10%), Disturbance 3 – Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Medium (50%) • Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 10%)   Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms – Central Plains • Flash Flooding – Southern and Central Plains, Middle and Upper Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys, and Great Lakes • Rain/Thunderstorms – Northern Rockies across the Plains to the...
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How Louisiana Property Owners Can Help Disaster Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – If you own a multi-family dwelling that needs repairs and are willing to lease to eligible FEMA applicants, then you may be interested in the Multi-Family Lease and Repair Program (MLRP). This FEMA program provides funds to make rental units habitable again, and at the same time helps survivors of the severe August storms and floods.Here’s how it works: After you and FEMA agree on the work that needs to be done and the associated costs, you may choose your own contractor and start the repairs. The...
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Thursday, September 8, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Significant Events: None   Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (10%), Disturbance 2 - Low (10%) • Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (10%) • Central Pacific – Disturbance 1 – Low (near 10%)   Significant Weather: • Flash flooding – Central Plains, Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys • Rain/Thunderstorms – Southwest, Northern Rockies across the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes, Central and Southern Plains, Ohio and Tennessee valleys, Lower Mississippi Valley, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast • Rain –...
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Harris County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final in January

DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective in Harris County on Jan. 6, 2017. Residents are encouraged to look at them so they can determine the need to buy flood insurance. By knowing their risks, individuals and communities can make informed decisions about building and development.Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover the effects of flooding. Anyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their homes, personal property and businesses. Flood insurance is available either through a private policy, or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP is...
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps for Liberty and Chambers Counties in Texas

DENTON, Texas– New preliminary flood maps for residents and business owners in Liberty and Chambers counties are now ready for residents to review. Local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials teamed up to produce them.Residents and business owners are encouraged to view the maps for a better understanding of their flood risks. This understanding will help make informed decisions about building plans. It will also help decide whether to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.The public is invited to appeal and comment on the maps. There...
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Child Care Service Available for Louisiana Survivors Visiting Celtic Studios Disaster Recovery Center

BATON ROUGE, La. – Child care service is now available for Louisiana survivors while they are visiting the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge.The child care service is provided during the hours of the Disaster Recovery Center:    East Baton Rouge ParishLocation:  Celtic Studios10000 Celtic DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70809Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday through Sunday)Parents of children ages 3-12 may use the free child care service while they conduct business at the Disaster Recovery Center. The child care service is not a day care and children...
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Significant Events: None  Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Disturbance 1 – Low (30%) •Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Newton, Disturbance 1 – Low (30%) •Central Pacific – Tropical Storm Lester, Disturbance 2 – Low (near 10%)  Significant Weather: •Severe thunderstorms – Northern Plains & Upper Mississippi Valley •Flash flooding – Southwest, Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley & Great Lakes •Rain/Thunderstorms – Southwest, the Plains across to the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic &  southern Florida •Rain – Pacific Northwest...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 link attached   Significant Events: None Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Post Tropical Cyclone Hermine, Disturbance 1 – Low (0%) •Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Newton, Disturbance 1 – Low (40%) •Central Pacific – Tropical Storm Lester, Disturbance 2 – Low (10%) Significant Weather: •Severe thunderstorms – Central Plains to Upper Great Lakes •Flash flooding – Southwest, Southern/Central Plains to Upper Great Lakes •Rain/Thunderstorms – Southwest, Rockies, Plains, Mississippi valleys to the Great Lakes &...
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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Livingston Parish for Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – A mobile disaster recovery center is opening Monday, Sept. 5, in Livingston Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.The mobile disaster recovery center is operating at the following address and hours:Livingston ParishLocation:  Recreation Center at Sidney Hutchinson Park13470 Ball Park RoadWalker, LA 70785Hours:      8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday through Sunday)Survivors may locate other centers near them by visiting fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers, calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app.To...
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Your FEMA Registration is Important – Remember to Keep it Updated

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana homeowners and renters who have registered for disaster assistance with FEMA following August storms and flooding are encouraged to stay in touch as the application is processed. The deadline for applying is Oct. 13.Housing help, home repairs, and various other types of aid may be available to individuals who qualify with damage or loss from severe storms and flooding beginning August 11, 2016, and ending August 31, 2016. Federal funding may be available to affected individuals in Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline,...
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FEMA Speaks Your Language

BATON ROUGE, La. – If you or someone you know wants to apply for federal disaster assistance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency probably can provide a translator or interpreter who speaks your language.When you call the FEMA helpline, 800-621-3362, you will be asked in English to press “1” for English, or in Spanish, to press “2” for Spanish. If you do not press “1” or “2”, and do not hang up, an English-speaking registration assistant will answer and a language translator will be brought on line to assist the caller in...
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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Evangeline Parish for Louisiana Survivors

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Evangeline Parish for Louisiana SurvivorsBATON ROUGE, La. – A mobile disaster recovery center is opening Sunday, Sept. 4, in Evangeline Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.The mobile disaster recovery center is operating at the following address and hours:Evangeline ParishLocation:  North Side Civic Center                  704 N. Soileau Street                  Ville Platte, LA 70586Hours:      8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday through Sunday)Survivors may locate other centers near them by visiting fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers,...
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Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Acadia Parish for Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – A disaster recovery center is opening Sunday, Sept. 4, in Acadia Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.The disaster recovery center is operating at the following address and hours:Acadia ParishLocation:  Old Wells Fargo Building10 N. Parkerson AvenueCrowley, LA 70526Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday through Sunday)Survivors may locate other centers near them by visiting fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers, calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app.To register with FEMA, go...
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Community, Volunteer, Faith-Based and Private Nonprofit Organizations May Be Eligible for Recovery Funds

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Did You Receive HUD Rental Assistance Before the Flood? You May Still Get FEMA Help

BATON ROUGE, La. – You may be able to get FEMA help even if you were receiving U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance before you were displaced from your home by Louisiana’s recent severe storms and floods.You can apply for FEMA help even if you were receiving any of the following types of rental assistance and your home is uninhabitable:Living in HUD-assisted public housing.Living in a privately-owned apartment that provides rental assistance from HUD.Living in a private home using a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher from a...
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Discarding Your SBA Loan Packet Could be Like Throwing Away Money

BATON ROUGE, La. — Disaster recovery officials have a key message for homeowners, renters and business owners in the 20 Louisiana parishes approved for Individual Assistance as a result of the severe August storms and flooding. Complete your U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application.Discarding it could be like throwing away money.After survivors register with the FEMA, they may receive an application for a low-interest disaster loan from the SBA. The number one mistake people make is assuming these loans are only for businesses or simply choosing to ignore the...
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Friday, September 2, 2016

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 2, 2016 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, September 2, 2016 link attached Significant Events: See Tropical Activity Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Tropical Storm Gaston; Tropical Storm Hermine, Disturbance 1 – Low (10%) •Eastern Pacific –Disturbance 1 Medium (70%), Disturbance 2 Low (10%) •Central Pacific – Tropical Depression Madeline; Hurricane Lester •Western Pacific – No significant activity threatening U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Slight Chance of Severe thunderstorms – Southeast & Mid-Atlantic •Heavy rain/possible flooding Southeast; flooding threat shifting to the Carolinas •Red Flag Warnings...
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NHC Atlantic Outlook

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 200 PM EDT THU SEP 1 2016 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Gaston, located west of the Azores, and on Tropical Storm Hermine, located over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. 1. A tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean located about 800 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce only limited shower activity. Any development of this...
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Want to Help Your Community Recover? Come Work for FEMA!

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana residents looking for temporary work have an opportunity to lead in their communities’ recovery process by working with the Federal Federal Emergency Management Agency.FEMA is advertising through the Louisiana Workforce Commission to fill open positions at its disaster recovery offices in Louisiana. These are full-time jobs, but of temporary duration, with benefits including health insurance, sick leave and holiday pay. Job duration varies, but some may last as long as FEMA is locally involved in the recovery.  Benefits end when the job ends.To apply, visit www.laworks.net,...
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Survivors in St. James and West Baton Rouge Parishes May Receive FEMA Help, Urged to Register

BATON ROUGE, La. – Survivors in 22 Louisiana parishes may now be eligible for federal disaster assistance as a result of the continuing severe storms and floods that began Aug. 11.St. James and West Baton Rouge parish disaster survivors may now be eligible for federal disaster assistance. They join Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Livingston, Point Coupee, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Washington and West Feliciana as parishes where survivors may receive FEMA help.Apply for FEMA help...
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