WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Iowa is opening in Des Moines on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, to help people affected by the storms and flooding that struck the state starting June 1. Additional sites will be opened in counties covered by the recent disaster declaration as locations are finalized.Fema
Midwest
More shower and thunderstorm activity is expected today, particularly from Michigan to Kansas and from Michigan into northern Illinois. Some thunderstorms may be severe and contain damaging winds and tornadoes in the Central Plains, Middle Mississippi Valley, and Great Lakes regions. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings are expected to continue today with Heat indices reaching 100-105 degrees in the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley. The Southern Plains through the lower Great Lakes should improve on Friday; however, precipitation will continue during the next couple of days.
Northeast
Weather conditions will improve along the East Coast as drier air moves into the region. High temperatures will reach the middle to upper 80s over parts of upstate New York and New England and greater than 90 degrees from Pennsylvania southward.
South
Northern sections of the region will be dry; however, scattered thunderstorms are expected along the Southeast Coast and Florida. Most of the South will see the temperatures in the 80s. Highs from northeast Texas to the Mississippi Valley may approach 100 degrees. The high temperatures combined with high humidity levels will create heat indices of 105-115 degrees.
West
High temperatures may approach 115 degrees across the Desert Southwest, and highs above 100 degrees will extend through the Central Valley of California and up to southern Oregon. The Interior West and Great Basin areas will see highs well into the 90s. Scattered thunderstorms may occur in the higher elevations of Arizona, New Mexico and southern Colorado.
(NOAA and media sources)
The Rio Grande River remains at major flood stage at Rio Grande City, Texas but is now at moderate flood levels and continues to recede in Laredo, Texas and near the International Columbia Bridge. Flood operations are expected to continue at the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs.
(FEMA Region VI)
Showers and thunderstorms are expected in north-central Missouri and northeastern Iowa today and could result in continued flooding along the Des Moines River basin. The Des Moines River at Ottumwa, Iowa remains at major flood stage due to the high releases from the Saylorville and Red Rock Reservoirs. The Wapsipinicon River near Dewitt, Iowa is at major flood stage.
(NOAA)
FEMA is providing personnel to the National Integration Center and additional Logistics and External Affairs support to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. FEMA leads the Social Services and Small Business Interagency Working Group (Claims and Benefits). The three ram capping stack is in place on the flange and integrity testing continues on the new system. The spill has impacted approximately 573 miles of coastline and the Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone closed to commercial and recreational fishing remains at approximately 34% or 81,181 square miles. Booming, skimming and in situ burning operations continue as weather permits.
(NIC Situation Report)
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Central and Western Pacific:
No tropical activity is expected within the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific:
Tropical Depression Six-E is located approximately 345 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico moving west-northwest at about 12 mph with maximum sustained winds around 35 mph. This general motion and some slight strengthening is expected to continue over the next day or so followed by a turn to the west on Saturday.
(NOAA, JTWC)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
National Preparedness Level: 2
National Fire Activity as of Wednesday, July 14, 2010:
Initial attack activity was light with 134 new fires and five new large fires. No large fires were contained. There are currently seven uncontained large fires in WA, AK, NM, CA, CO, and NC.
(NIFC)
The President signed major disaster declaration FEMA-1923-DR for Wyoming as a result of flooding from June 4-18, 2010. The declaration makes the Public Assistance Program available for Fremont County and the portions of the Wind River Indian Reservation and makes all counties eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster response will be Steven S. Ward.
(FEMA HQ)
Northeast
Thunderstorms will increase across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Some of the thunderstorms in the Mid-Atlantic could contain damaging wind gusts and small hail. Downpours will quickly produce localized rainfall over 1 inch.
South
Thunderstorms are forecast from Arkansas and the Tennessee Valley into the Southeast. Rainfall could top 4 inches in some areas, causing flash flooding. Some of the thunderstorms may be severe with damaging wind gusts and small hail, especially across the Carolinas, north Georgia, north Alabama and northeast Mississippi. Highs will range from 5 degrees or so above average bringing near 100 degree temperatures to portions of Texas.
West
Gusty winds and an elevated fire danger will linger across Montana and Wyoming Tuesday due to a stationary cold front. The west will be mainly dry with only a few thunderstorms possible across the Four Corner states and in the mountains of central and Southern California. Temperatures will vary from between 5 and 15 degrees below average in the Northwest to between 5 and 10 degrees above average in Colorado and New Mexico. Near-average heat with highs between 100 and 120 is forecast for the Desert Southwest.
Midwest
Two fronts will influence the weather across the Midwest Tuesday. A weakening front in the Ohio Valley will continue to produce thunderstorms; these storms are capable of bringing several inches of rain in a short time, producing flash flooding. A few of the storms could be severe with strong wind gusts. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes will develop from the Dakotas and northern Nebraska into Minnesota and northwest Iowa bringing the possibility of flash flooding. Michigan to the central Plains will be dry today. Highs will range from 5 to 10 degrees above average for western Kansas bringing near 100 degree temperatures.
(NOAA and media sources)
The Rio Grande River reached record flood levels at 11 feet above flood stage at the international Columbia Bridge area and remains at major flood stage levels in Laredo and Rio Grande City, Texas. Rivers and reservoirs are showing a steady decrease of water levels and hot and dry conditions are expected next week. Flood operations are expected to continue at the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs for the next two weeks. FEMA Region VI Regional Response Coordination Center continues to be active at Level III (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT). The Region is coordinating with the National Weather Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. There have been no requests for Federal assistance.
(FEMA Region VI)
Water continues to recede along the Des Moines, Iowa, Wapsipinicon, and Skunk Rivers in Iowa, the Illinois River in Illinois, and the Mississippi River in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. The Des Moines River is at major flood stage in Ottumwa, Iowa and it will remain at that level for at least a week due to releases from the Saylorville and Red Rock Reservoirs.
(NOAA)
FEMA is providing personnel to the National Integration Center and additional Logistics and External Affairs support to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. FEMA leads the Social Services and Small Business Interagency Working Group (Claims and Benefits). Booming, skimming and in situ burning continues as weather permits. The spill has impacted approximately 553 miles of coastline and the Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone closed to commercial and recreational fishing remains approximately 34%. or 81,181 square miles.
(NIC Daily Situation Update)
No activity.(FEMA HQ)
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Western and Central Pacific:
No tropical cyclone activity expected in the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific:
There are showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad area of low pressure a few hundred miles southwest of the gulf of Tehuantepec.
Although these storms diminished over the last few hours, upper-level winds are marginally conducive for further development and there is a 30 percent chance of it becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. During the next couple of days the system is expected to move west-northwestward at about 10 mph.
(NOAA, JTWC)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
National Preparedness Level: 2
National Fire Activity as of Monday, July 12, 2010:
Initial attack activity: light (168 new fires), new large fires: 3, Large fires contained: 2
Uncontained large fires: 5, U.S. States affected: WA, AK, NM, CO, and ID
(NIFC)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Northeast
Thunderstorms will begin to increase across parts of the Mid-Atlantic today due to a low pressure front in the Ohio Valley. The storms become severe in West Virginia and southwest Virginia, producing some damaging wind gusts. Heavy rain in some areas is possible. Temperatures varying from near average to 10 degrees above average are expected today.
South
The front in the lower Midwest will provide thunderstorms across the South from northwest Texas through Arkansas and the Tennessee Valley, into the Southeast. Some of the thunderstorms will turn severe, producing damaging wind gusts. Heavy rain up to 4 inches in some areas is possible.
West
A windy cold front will move through the Northwest today making the fire threat high from Washington to Montana and southward into Nevada and Utah. Winds could gust over 50 mph from Washington to just east of the Continental Divide. Temperatures will range from 10 degrees below average across Washington and northwest Oregon to 60’s west of the Cascades. Thunderstorms are possible for northern and eastern Montana, eastern sections of Wyoming and Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and the southern Sierra. A few showers are forecast for Washington and Northern Oregon Cascades.
Midwest
Thunderstorms will continue to develop along and ahead of a front that is moving across the Midwest through the central and northern Plains. Severe thunderstorms are possible in southern Michigan, the Ohio Valley, southern Missouri and southern Kansas. Damaging wind gusts, hail and a few tornadoes are possible. Downpours could exceed 3 or 4 inches in a few locations. Thunderstorms are possible; some severe, in the western Dakotas later in the day.
(NOAA)
More than 20 inches of rain fell near the Texas-Mexico border during the past few weeks as Tropical Storm Alex and Tropical Depression-Two moved into northeastern Mexico. The rain flowed into the Rio Grande River Basin causing major flooding on both sides of the border. The Rio Grande River is at record flood levels in the Texas cities of Laredo (18 feet above flood stage) and Rio Grande City (7 feet above flood stage). The crest along the Rio Grande River is forecast to reach Rio Grande City, Texas by Sunday at over 55 feet (5 feet above flood stage).
Flood operations are expected to continue at the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs for the next two weeks. Releases began July 9 from the Falcon Dam which has not been used for operational flood release since 1992. The rate of release is within the capacity of the U.S. portion of the lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project that extends from Piñatas to the Gulf of Mexico.
FEMA Region VI Regional Response Coordination Center continues to be active at Level III (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT). The Region is coordinating with the National Weather Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. There have been no requests for Federal assistance.
(FEMA Region VI)
Water continues to recede along the Des Moines, Iowa, Wapsipinicon, and Skunk Rivers in Iowa, the Illinois River in Illinois, and the Mississippi River in Iowa, Illinois & Missouri. The Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri Rivers remain at moderate flood stage and many locations and are expected to remain at that level for the next 48 hours. The Des Moines River at Ottumwa, Iowa remains at major flood stage and is expected to remain at that level for at least the next week even with releases from two reservoirs. Rain and thunderstorm activity is expected through midweek.
(NOAA)
FEMA is providing personnel to the National Integration Center and additional Logistics and External Affairs support to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. FEMA leads the Social Services and Small Business Interagency Working Group (Claims and Benefits). Booming, skimming and in situ burning continues as weather permits. The spill has impacted approximately 540 miles of coastline thus far. The Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone closed to commercial and recreational fishing remains at 81,181 square miles or approximately 34% of the Gulf of Mexico.
(NIC Daily Situation Update)
No activity. (FEMA HQ)
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Western and Central Pacific regions:
No tropical cyclone activity expected in the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad area of low pressure located a couple hundred miles south of Guatemala remain disorganized. Any development of this system will be slow to occur as it moves slowly west to west-northwestward. There is a low chance (10 percent) of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.
(NOAA, JTWC)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
National Preparedness Level: 2
National Fire Activity as of Sunday, July 11, 2010:
Initial attack activity: light (125 new fires), new large fires: 4, large fires contained: 2
Uncontained large fires: 3, U.S. States affected: AK, NM, AZ, CO, and UT
(NIFC)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Northeast
Thunderstorms are possible across the region, primarily from central and northern New York into northern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Some metropolitan areas may be impacted late in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will still be warm with highs in the 70s in western New York to well into the 80s to the east. In the Mid Atlantic, a few isolated thunderstorms are possible, and temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s, especially in the interior areas.
South
Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Depression-Two will continue to move slowly through northern Mexico and southern Texas over the next two days. Locally heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible as a moist southeasterly flow off the warm Gulf of Mexico remains in place. More flooding can be expected over western and southern Texas. To the north, a nearly stationary front will linger across northern Texas and into Oklahoma and Arkansas, bringing the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Farther east thunderstorms will also affect much of Kentucky and western Tennessee, and heat-generated thunderstorms may pop up across the Deep South. Highs in Texas and Oklahoma will stay mainly in the 70s and 80s, while highs across Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi will again reach well in to the middle 90s.
Midwest
A cold front affecting the eastern portion of the region will continue to push south today, bringing slightly cooler temperatures to the Midwest and Great Lakes. Isolated thunderstorms may occur near the Ohio River and, late in the day, northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Temperatures in the middle 80s will remain across the southern half of Wisconsin and Illinois.
West
Afternoon high temperatures across the west are expected to be mainly in the upper 80s to lower 100s with the exception of coastal and mountain regions, which will be significantly cooler. In the deserts, temperatures could reach 105 to 120 degrees. A few isolated thunderstorms may bring some relief late in the afternoon or evening near the mountains of central and northern California, extreme southern Oregon and central Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon over the mountains of Colorado and northern New Mexico and in eastern New Mexico. Isolated storms may occur in eastern Colorado and throughout the mountains of southern Wyoming, Utah and northern and eastern Arizona.
(NOAA and media sources)
Rainfall from Tropical Depression-Two will continue to contribute to major flooding along the middle and lower Rio Grande River at the Texas-Mexico border for the next few days. Up to five inches of rain expected during the next two days makes flash flooding possible from Lake Amistad down to McAllen, Texas. At Rio Grande City, Texas the river is expected to rise from moderate to major flood stage.
The International Boundary Water Commission (IBWC) continues to release water from the Falcon Reservoir at Falcon Heights, Texas and Anzalduas Diversion Dam in Hidalgo County, Texas. IBWC crews are working to divert floodwaters into the system of levees, floodways, and dams to protect communities along the river and reports the volume of water is well within the capacity of the U.S. levee system. Evacuations are ongoing on both sides of the border due to expected flooding and flash flooding.
The Rio Grande River is forecast to crest in Laredo today at more than 34 feet above flood stage to a level in excess of 42 feet. As water continues to be released from the Amistad reservoir, the river will remain only slightly above moderate flood stage. Floodwaters are within three feet of the deck of the International Bridge in Laredo and flood operations and close monitoring will continue until the water level significantly declines. Hundreds of homes along the Zacate and Chacon creeks near Laredo remain at risk for flooding.
FEMA Region VI Regional Response Coordination Center is activated at Level III. FEMA staff including the Region VI IMAT team deployed to the Texas State Operations Center. The Region is coordinating with the National Weather Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. There have been no requests for Federal assistance.
(FEMA Region VI)
In the past 30 days, northeastern Iowa received 200-400 percent more than normal rainfall levels including more than 7 inches of rain in the past two days. Moderate to major flooding continues on portions of the Des Moines, Iowa, Wapsipinicon, and Skunk Rivers in Iowa, the Illinois River in Illinois, and the Mississippi River in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. Most of the rivers will continue to recede through the weekend.
At Ottumwa, the Des Moines River remains at major flood stage, and is expected to crest at 16.4 feet tonight. The Wapsipinicon River is also at major flood stage and will crest at 19 feet by Saturday. At other locations, the river will remain at moderate flood stage for the next few days. Flooding is affecting residences and streets in low-lying areas. The Mississippi River overwhelmed community storm sewers and some floodgates in Hannibal, Missouri. Flash flooding during the past week brought the river at Hannibal to the highest level recorded since 1993.
(NOAA)
FEMA is providing personnel to the National Integration Center and additional Logistics and External Affairs support to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. FEMA leads the Social Services and Small Business Interagency Working Group (Claims and Benefits). Booming, skimming and in situ burning continues as weather permits. Flow Rate Technical Group (FRTG) estimates the total oil released is between 2.7 to 4.7 million barrels. The estimated oil spill rate is between 35,000 and 60,000 barrels per day with approximately 520 miles of coastline impacted thus far. The Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone closure to commercial and recreational fishing remains at 81,181 square miles or approximately 34% of the Gulf of Mexico.
(NIC Daily Situation Update)
No activity. (FEMA HQ)
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico:
On July 8, around 11:00 a.m. EDT, Tropical Depression-Two made landfall in the western Gulf of Mexico along the Texas-Mexico border. All Tropical Storm Warnings were cancelled but the system continues to bring rain into southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Flood, flash flood, and coastal advisories were issued for much of Texas and the western Gulf Coast. Rainfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected today over portions of far northeastern Mexico and coastal Texas and isolated areas may receive up to 10 inches. Elsewhere, no tropical activity is expected within the next 48 hours.
Eastern, Central, and Western Pacific:
No tropical cyclone activity expected in the next 48 hours.
(NOAA, JTWC)
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred on July 8 at 11:16 p.m. EDT, in southern Alaska 50 miles NNW of Anchorage at a depth of 12.9 miles. No damage or injuries were reported. (USGS)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
National Preparedness Level: 2
National Fire Activity as of Thursday, July 8, 2010:
Fire activity nationwide yesterday was light with 123 new fires reported. There are 48 large fires with one new large fire reported in New Mexico. Six large fires remain uncontained in Alaska, Colorado, and New Mexico.
(NIFC)
FEMA-1918-DR-West Virginia; Amendment #1, effective July 8, amends the major disaster declaration to make Lewis County eligible for Individual Assistance from damage caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that occurred June 12 and continuing.
FEMA-1918-DR-West Virginia; Amendment #2, effective July 8, amends the major disaster declaration to close the incident period effective June 29, 2010. (FEMA HQ)
West:
Hot temperatures continue in Washington and Oregon where highs may reach up to 100 degrees. The Desert Southwest will see more hot temperatures; but fog and light rain will cool Southern California throughout the day. Showers and thunderstorms are possible across portions of Colorado, New Mexico, eastern Utah and eastern Arizona through this evening.
Midwest:
From Oklahoma to Michigan, rain will continue through Friday with some localized flooding possible in previously saturated areas. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s in the Great Lakes and the Ohio Valley.
South:
Across the South, temperatures could reach 100 degrees making it one of the hottest days this week. Rain is expected to increase in the western Gulf in Texas and Oklahoma. Three to eight inches of rain, with locally higher amounts of up to 10 inches, is possible. Severe thunderstorms are not expected to be widespread; however, some isolated super cells are possible. Tropical Depression #2 is expected to make landfall today, possibly as a tropical storm. Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande River Basin in Texas as this system moves across the area.
Northeast:
Scattered thunderstorms are possible from the Carolinas into New England throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler, in the 80’s, through the weekend.
(NOAA and media sources)
Major flooding continues on the middle and lower Rio Grande River along the Texas – Mexico border. Rainfall has caused excessive runoff/inflows into several International Boundary Water Commission (IBWC) United States and Mexico reservoirs, including the Amistad and Falcon Reservoirs. Although the inflows into Amistad Reservoir continue to decrease, the flood pools pouring into the lake are keeping the release level at 1,000 cubic feet of water per second. This will keep Del Rio, Texas above major flood criteria until releases can be reduced, which may take at least two more weeks.
The flood wave that formed below Amistad Reservoir on the Rio Grande River passed through Eagle Pass last evening cresting above 35 ft, well above major flood category. The river has already fallen to nearly 23 ft, and is now 7 feet above flood stage and falling. The water will continue to rise in Laredo, Texas for the next 24 to 36 hours and is expected to crest higher than in 1998 when Tropical Storm Charlie created historical flood levels.
As this water moves downstream, it will enter Falcon Reservoir which is also collecting water from the Rio Salado in Mexico. With the water from the Rio Salado, the Falcon Reservoir is expected to fill sometime later this week. At the lowest end of the Rio Grande, the Rio San Juan continues to send about 25,000 cubic feet per second into the system. It is likely that the floodways designed to protect the cities and communities along the river will be activated. No major impacts are expected at this time; however, with additional rainfall forecast later this week, this area is being watched very closely.
FEMA Region VI Regional Response Coordination Center will activate to Level III today. FEMA staff including the Region VI IMAT team deployed to the Texas State Operations Center. The Region is coordinating with the National Weather Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. There have been no requests for Federal assistance. (FEMA Region VI)
Situational Update:
Heavy rain over the past 10 days caused flooding in the Des Moines River Basin. Major flooding is occurring or forecast for portions of the Des Moines, Iowa, Wapsipinicon, and Skunk Rivers in Iowa; the Illinois River in Illinois; and the Mississippi River in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. Water continues to flow over the emergency spillway at Saylorville Lake in Iowa causing flooding downstream. Depending on the timing and placement of the heavy precipitation expected during the next five days, flooding could be exacerbated in areas where river levels are already high.
(FEMA Region VII)
FEMA is providing personnel to the National Integration Center and additional Logistics and External Affairs support to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. FEMA leads the Social Services and Small Business Interagency Working Group (Claims and Benefits). Booming, skimming and in situ burning continues as weather permits. Tropical Depression #2 is not expected to suspend oil collection or drilling, but will impact subsea construction. Flow Rate Technical Group (FRTG) estimates the total oil released is between 2.7 to 4.7 million barrels. The estimated oil spill rate is between 35,000 and 60,000 barrels per day with approximately 507 miles of coastline impacted thus far. The Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone closure to commercial and recreational fishing remains at 81,181 square miles or approximately 34% of the Gulf of Mexico.
(NIC Daily Situation Update)
No activity.(FEMA HQ)
Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico:
At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Depression Two was located about 160 miles east-southeast of Brownsville, Texas. The Depression is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours, bringing the system onshore near the Texas-Mexico border later today. Some gradual strengthening is forecast and the system could become a Tropical Storm before moving inland. The maximum sustained winds are 35 mph with higher gusts. Total rain accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected over portions of far northeastern Mexico and coastal Texas, with isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches possible. Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued from south of Baffin Bay, Texas to Rio San Fernando, Mexico. Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern, Central, and Western Pacific:
No tropical cyclone activity expected in the next 48 hours.
(NOAA, JTWC)
Southern California:
A Magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred at 7:53 p.m. EDT (4:53 p.m. PDT) in a sparsely populated area of southern California, approximately 15 miles north northwest of Borrego, CA and 30 miles south from Palm Springs, CA. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.7 miles along a fault line. It was felt over a wide portion of southern California but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Southern Alaska:
A Magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 11:16 p.m. EDT in Southern Alaska approximately 52 miles north-northwest from Anchorage, Alaska at a depth of 12.9 miles. There were no reports of damage or injury.
(USGS)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
National Preparedness Level: 2
National Fire Activity as of Wednesday, July 7, 2010:
Initial Attack activity nationwide yesterday was light with 173 new fires reported. Two new large fires were reported, both in Alaska.
(NIFC)
Virginia:
FEMA-1874-DR-Virginia; Amendment #5, effective July 7, amends the major disaster declaration to include the City of Buena Vista and makes the Public Assistance program available for damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm that occurred December 18-20, 2009.
West Virginia:
FEMA-1903-DR-West Virginia; Amendment #1, effective July 7, amends the major disaster declaration to include Grant, Mineral, and Monongalia Counties and makes the Public Assistance program available for damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm that occurred February 5-11, 2010. Grant and Mineral Counties are eligible for emergency protective measures (Category B) for a continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period.
(FEMA HQ)