FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises
FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises WASHINGTON – Today, FEMA announced it will support 43 preparedness exercises across 38 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments through the National Exercise Program. Exercises play a vital role in building capacity in emergency preparedness and this support is provided at no-cost to the communities. Exercise experts from FEMA will work closely with each selected jurisdiction to design, conduct and evaluate their approved exercises. Each year, FEMA accepts requests for exercise support from state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions. A well-designed exercise provides a low-risk environment to familiarize personnel with
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $4.9 Million to communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance the safety of the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Awards went to communities across the region to address a variety of different needs including: City of Ketchikan, Alaska – 18 portable radios to enhance communication capabilities between neighboring Alaskan first responders. Gem County Fire District, Idaho - 48 sets of wildland personal protective equipment that will
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 3:25AM MDT until June 22 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM until 10 PM Sunday across the central and southern mountains... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Monday afternoon and evening across the central and southwest mountains... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will
Fire Weather Watch issued June 22 at 3:25AM MDT until June 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM until 10 PM Sunday across the central and southern mountains... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Monday afternoon and evening across the central and southwest mountains... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 3:19AM MDT until June 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 1:30AM MDT until June 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8500 feet. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 4:04AM PDT until June 23 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tides. * WHERE...Shorelines of San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during high tide. San Francisco high tide is 6.87 ft at 9:19 PM Sunday.
Red Flag Warning issued June 21 at 12:45PM PDT until June 22 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Strongest winds expected across the Sacramento Valley along and west of Interstate 5, the Delta, and the northern San Joaquin Valley. * Humidity...Minimum daytime humidity: 15 to 25 percent. Overnight recoveries in the mid 40s to mid 50s. * Highest Threat...Sacramento Valley along and west of the I- 5 corridor, adjacent Coastal Range, and the northern San Joaquin Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued June 20 at 1:35PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...in the Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until Sunday 8 AM. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children
Fire Weather Watch issued June 22 at 1:30AM MDT until June 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly.