Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 10:21AM EDT until June 19 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following counties, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen and Jefferson. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1021 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations
Be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams
Be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams Protect yourself from fraud, schemes and scams Crow Agency, MT - FEMA encourages Crow Tribe members who have applied for disaster assistance to be alert to potential fraud by scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals. Common tactics used by scam artists include phone calls from people claiming to work for FEMA. The caller may ask for your Social Security number, income or banking information. This is not FEMA. There have been reports of recent phone calls asking tribal member for various documents, claiming they would come by and pick them up. This
FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services DENVER – FEMA approved $5.9 million in Public Assistance funding to North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the severe winter storms, high winds, and flooding in 2022. This $5.9 million in FEMA funding reimburses NDDES for administrative and other response and recovery costs during the 2022 severe winter storm and flooding disaster. This funding covers 100 percent of the eligible costs. FEMA has now approved more than $72.1 million in Public Assistance funds
FEMA Approves $2.1 Million to Billings for Water Treatment Plant Flood Repairs
FEMA Approves $2.1 Million to Billings for Water Treatment Plant Flood Repairs DENVER – FEMA has approved $2.1 million to help the city of Billings, Montana repair the flood damage to its water treatment plant. The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the Yellowstone River flooding and severe storms in June 2022. The prolonged rainfall and resulting flooding caused damage to the water treatment facility, including multiple intakes that draw the river water into the treatment plant. The $2.1 million in FEMA funding will bring the facility to its pre-disaster function and
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Crow Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and straight-line winds that occurred on Aug. 6, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals of the Crow Tribe. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from Aug. 21-31, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the wildfires in Campbell and Johnson counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Dolph A. Diemont has been
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 19 at 5:14AM MST until June 20 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...For the Thursday through Friday Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115 possible in the Tucson metropolitan area, Gila River Valley, and across western and central Pima County including the Tohono O'odham Nation. High temperatures elsewhere will be 102 to 108 degrees. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 19 at 4:14AM MST until June 20 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 105 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 115 degrees at Phantom Ranch. * WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million to Spanish Fork, Utah for Flood Recovery
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million to Spanish Fork, Utah for Flood Recovery DENVER – FEMA has approved $1.2 million to help the city of Spanish Fork repair its water pipeline and damaged embankments. The funding is part of a major disaster declaration by President Biden issued in response to the Spanish Fork River flooding in 2023. Flooding from rapid snow melt damaged part of the drinking water pipeline and embankment in four locations, which affecting the community’s drinking water infrastructure. The $1.2 million in FEMA funding will bring the facility to pre-disaster function, and capacity, while making the waterline stronger to