The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Albuquerque NM on this developing situation.
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Albuquerque NM on this developing situation.
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.
Remote-Sensing Large-Wood Storage Downstream from Reservoirs After Dam Removal
In a new USGS-led study, scientists have leveraged cutting-edge remote sensing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to measure the movement and storage of large wood along the Elwha River in Washington State. This research, which followed the historic removal of two major dams on the river, provides new insights into how natural materials like wood and sediment shape river ecosystems over time. Researchers relied on aerial imagery collected from 2012 to 2017 as part of interdisciplinary before-after/control-impact studies of dam-removal response. The images were generated using structure-from-motion photogrammetry using a digital camera mounted in the wing of a small airplane.
Separating the land from the sea: image segmentation in support of coastal hazards research and community early warning systems
Total water level (TWL) at the shoreline is the key metric for assessing coastal flooding and erosion. Predictions of TWL are necessary for long-term coastal planning and early warning systems including the USGS/NOAA Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecast (TWL&CC). However, TWL is both difficult to predict and difficult to measure. Various TWL measurement techniques including cross-shore arrays of pressure sensors and wire gauges have been used in the past, but these techniques are costly, time consuming and unlikely to be scaled up to a national scale such as would be required for a comprehensive validation of the USGS
Floods Displaced You from Your Home? FEMA May Help with Rent
Floods Displaced You from Your Home? FEMA May Help with Rent Renters and homeowners who live in Chaves County and whose primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible, because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, may be eligible for federal rental assistance for temporary housing. Grants are being made available to eligible New Mexicans through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA pays rent, including a security deposit, at a place other than your damaged home. Your rental can be a house, apartment, hotel, or recreational vehicle that can keep you near your job, home, school, and place of worship.
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers BATON ROUGE, La. – After Louisiana residents apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It is important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of the application. FEMA specialists may call to obtain more information to
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats NEW YORK - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce flooding impacts, FEMA announced that New York is eligible for up to $20 million and Puerto Rico is eligible for $5 million in funding to reduce flood risks. The funding is available through the Fiscal Year 2024 Swift Current funding opportunity , totaling $300 million, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Swift Current, a Flood Mitigation Assistance initiative, allows FEMA to expedite funding to help communities build resilience against future flooding events,” said
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Seven years have passed since hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and FEMA remains steadfast in its commitment to provide financial assistance to the territory as it continues the rebuilding process. Long-term recovery requires continued coordination and collaboration among multiple federal and territorial partners. FEMA’s partnerships with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) aim to ensure support for the
The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Huntsville AL on this developing situation.
The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Huntsville AL on this developing situation.
USGS seeking Loma Prieta felt reports from 35-year-old earthquake
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. — People who felt the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond on October 17, 1989, are encouraged to share what they experienced using the USGS’s “Did you feel it?” reporting tool. Reports can now be filed in Spanish, simplified and traditional Chinese, as well as English. “The USGS wants to hear about your experience in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake if you were in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time,” said Christine Goulet, Earthquake Science Center director. “This type of data collected from the public helps us