Over $10.8 Million in FEMA Funds Revitalize Potable Water Systems in Rural Communities
Over $10.8 Million in FEMA Funds Revitalize Potable Water Systems in Rural Communities One of the projects considers the construction of a potable water distribution network and meters in the Villa Esperanza community of Toa Alta. Villa Esperanza is a vulnerable community that was severely damaged by Hurricane María. “The needs for essential services vary in all communities and our commitment is to contribute to a reconstruction that addresses them. In the case of Villa Esperanza, the agency allocated funds for a renovated stormwater system that will help improve the quality of life and health of its residents,” said Federal
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
FEMA Provides $9.3 Million For Brigham City Water Line Upgrade Project
FEMA Provides $9.3 Million For Brigham City Water Line Upgrade Project DENVER – FEMA has approved more than $9.3 million in hazard mitigation funding to improve stormwater drainage and flood diversion infrastructure along Box Elder Canyon between Mantua and Brigham City, Utah. This grant will fund eligible construction costs to upgrade concrete water mains and steel piping that are more than 50 years old. The stormwater piping system diverts floodwater away from public and private structures in Brigham City, which has experienced historic flooding events within the last two decades. Existing piping will be replaced with higher quality materials that
Low Water Advisory issued March 10 at 4:00AM CDT until March 10 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to noon CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Low Water Advisory issued March 9 at 4:42AM CDT until March 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Low Water Advisory issued March 6 at 3:46AM EST until March 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...During
Low Water Advisory issued January 10 at 9:28PM CST until January 11 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds of 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and choppy bay waters. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Low Water Advisory issued December 29 at 3:39PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation
Low Water Advisory issued December 8 at 4:08AM EST until December 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...until 10 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 330 AM this morning, the water level at Toledo was 3.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critical mark at times early this morning.
Low Water Advisory issued December 5 at 4:44AM EST until December 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...New York Harbor. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With respect to the Low Water Advisory, boaters may need to leave