Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:55AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Around 01:30 AM HST (11:30Z) early this morning, local doppler radar data indicated that bursts of volcanic ash were erupting this evening up to 20,000 feet at the Halemaumau Crater. Low level trade winds will push ash toward the west-southwest, and any ash fallout will likely occur over portions of the Kau District and Highway 11 southwest to west of the town of Volcano. This may include the communities of Pahala and Wood Valley. Trade winds are spreading this ash in the same direction, and repeated eruptions may lead to a heavier buildup of ash in the local area. Additionally
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 7:43AM CDT until June 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
FEMA Provides $43 Million to the State of Illinois for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Support
FEMA Provides $43 Million to the State of Illinois for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Support CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced today that $43,361,000 in expedited federal funding has been made available to IEMA for costs related to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan under the federal disaster declaration of January 20, 2020. This funding is an advance payment to IEMA for eligible reimbursable costs to provide contract healthcare staffing for rapid distribution and administration of available COVID-19 vaccines across the state. The grant also includes the
Take Precautions Now as Winter Storm Threatens the Area
Take Precautions Now as Winter Storm Threatens the Area CHICAGO – With a forecast that includes the potential for heavy snow, ice and high winds late Monday into Tuesday, FEMA Region 5 encourages everyone to stay off the roads, remain indoors and follow the instructions of local and state officials to stay safe. “During this potentially dangerous weather event, the best place to be is home,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “If you must be on the road during the storm, take precautions to get to your destination safely. Make sure you have a full
FEMA is Now Accepting Applications for the Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is Now Accepting Applications for the Youth Preparedness Council CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is committed to actively involving youth in preparedness-related activities through the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) and is seeking applicants for 2021. YPC members are students in grades 8 through 11 who are selected to support disaster preparedness and make a positive impact on their communities. The 2021 YPC is now open for applications. The YPC is an opportunity for young leaders to engage with FEMA and provide their perspectives, feedback, and opinions related to preparedness, to grow their leadership skills, and to
FEMA Provides $1.9 to Allina Health Systems
FEMA Provides $1.9 to Allina Health Systems CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management division (DPS-HSEM) announced today that $1,906,728 in federal funding has been made available to Allina Health System for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of April 7, 2020. This funding will reimburse Allina Health System for costs to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment, ventilators and medical supplies to eliminate the immediate threat to life, public health and safety during
Pope County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Virtual Open House
Pope County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Virtual Open House CHICAGO — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Information Virtual Open House for Pope County online from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021. The virtual open house will provide county residents with an opportunity to review a recently completed Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood (also known as the 1-percent-annual-chance event) information, designate areas that are subject to significant flood hazards, and
FEMA Provides $147 Million for Illinois COVID-19 Response
FEMA Provides $147 Million for Illinois COVID-19 Response CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced this week that two grants totaling $146,986,960 have been made available in federal disaster aid to reimburse IEMA for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts in response to the federal disaster declaration of March 31, 2020. In response to COVID-19, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) utilized contracts to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) statewide to reduce
Take Extra Precautions as Temperatures Drop This Week
Take Extra Precautions as Temperatures Drop This Week CHICAGO – Sub-zero temperatures are forecast this week and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of severely cold weather. Beginning midweek, wind chills are forecast to be near or below zero in parts of the Upper Midwest, with high winds and snow expected across Minnesota, Wisconsin and western Michigan. “As some of us prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must also take steps to protect against the dangers of extremely low temperatures and severe winter weather,” said Kevin M. Sligh
FEMA to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting for the Freeport Flood Mitigation Project
FEMA to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting for the Freeport Flood Mitigation Project CHICAGO - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 office in Chicago is hosting a telephone town hall meeting to discuss the Freeport, Ill. flood mitigation project on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at 4 p.m. CT. FEMA will be hosting the meeting to solicit public feedback as part of its grant application review process. The City of Freeport applied for FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant funding for the project to acquire and demolish approximately 150 flood prone properties located in the floodway of the Pecatonica River in