Thursday, April 28, 2011

[FEMA]

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Significant National Weather

South:
The frontal system will move eastward today bringing the severe weather threat to Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas with a potential for high winds, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes. See the Storm Prediction Center (www.spc.noaa.gov/ ) for the latest information. The heavy precipitation will continue to add to ongoing flooding, with areas of flash flooding possible. A high pressure system behind the front will result in dry weather for Texas and Mississippi.
Midwest:
Thunderstorms, some severe, will continue for portions of the Great lakes and Ohio Valley.
High pressure behind the frontal system will bring some relief from the severe weather in the Mississippi Valley. Flooding will continue throughout the area from the recent heavy precipitation.
Northeast:
Severe weather from the frontal system mentioned above will extend from Florida to New England today as the system continues to move east and eventually offshore on Friday. Strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes are possible. The heavy precipitation will produce localized flooding with areas of flash flooding possible.
West:
A large area of high pressure continues to dominate the weather over much of the region keeping it dry. Rain and snow showers will continue over the Northern and Central Rockies as a new system has moved ashore in the Pacific Northwest. Low elevation rain and Mountain snow will continue across the Rockies, while rain will impact the Plains by Friday.
Severe Weather Outbreak â April 27/28

Alabama
The President approved an Emergency Declaration (FEMA-3319-EM-AL) for the State. 25 confirmed/50 unconfirmed fatalities and 9 injuries are reported. Approximately 300,000 customers are without power statewide. Restoration dates are unknown. Damage reported in 16 counties. Â*Initial damage reports include loss of communications (911 systems, internet, telephone) in multiple counties, damages to government buildings in Tuscaloosa, heavy damage to Mayfield Fire Dept and Salvation Army and numerous reports of road closures and debris statewide. 4 counties have declared a State of Emergency. 22 shelters were opened /12 were unmanned and10 had 16 occupants. The Salvation Army is en route to Fayette County to serve meals.Â* A loss of power was reported at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. Power is currently being supplied via generator.

Mississippi
The Governor has declared a State of Emergency for the state of Mississippi.
11 fatalities were confirmed and 32 injuries. Heavy damage has been reported from the central portion of the state, numerous trees down, power outages; damaged homes and business, road closures, public buildings with major and minor damages.Â* There are approximately 35,000 customers without power across the state.Â*
Tennessee
4 shelters are open with 0 occupants. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Kentucky
Governor declared State of Emergency on April 25. 38 counties, 15 cities declared local States of Emergency. 5 shelters / 28 occupants. Carlisle County - 11 homes and 6 commercial buildings, 1 church with major damage or destroyed. Large pumps sent to Smithland, Uniontown and Paducah.
Technical assistance being provided at various locations. Less than 1,400 customers without power.

Georgia
3 confirmed fatalities . Multiple reports of damage to schools, hospitals and homes. Downed power lines, fallen trees, and debris have been reported. One shelter is open with unknown number of occupants. Over 15,000 customers are without power.
Arkansas
The Governor declared State of Emergency on Apr 25. 11 fatalities / 14injuries. 4 shelters / 118 occupants. Numerous roads and bridges damaged by flood waters. National Guard activated. Approximately 48,000 customers remain without power.
Texas
The State of Texas Operations Center received several reports of Tornado damage.Â* One fatality. No shelters are open. No request for FEMA assistance at this time.
Virginia
Disaster Declaration submitted April 18, 2011. 9 reported injuries; 15 persons unaccounted for; 1 confirmed fatality. Emergency declaration in one county. Reports of funnel cloud sightings in 12 localities. 13,000 customers without power. One shelter open/voluntary evacuations.
New York
A state of emergency has been declared for the town of Moriah, and the village of Port Henry in Essex County, NY because of flash-flooding. Port Henry had a bridge trestle washed out. Saranac Lake in Franklin County has opened a shelter for flash-flood survivors, presently the shelter is unoccupied.
There is extensive flooding at the shores of Lake Champlain. One shelter is open; no occupants. No FEMA assistance is requested
Midwest Spring Flooding

Flooding will continue across portions of southern Illinois, Indiana Kentucky and Ohio. Flooding is impacting numerous local and state roads, agricultural land and some residential areas.
IllinoisÂ*
The Governor declared a State of Emergency. 2 shelters opened; 30 occupants. Voluntary evacuations for Cairo and Metropolis.
Minnesota

Disaster Declaration requested April 19, 2011.
2 confirmed fatalities.
IndianaÂ*
8 counties have declared local states of emergency. 8 shelters opened; 12 occupants.
Missouri
Two fatalities due to attempting to cross flooded roadways.
Poplar BluffÂ*
No new levee breaches have been reported near Poplar Bluff. Local officials reported the water is receding and some residents may be allowed to return home. No mandatory evacuations have been issued but it is unknown how many residents voluntarily evacuated.
Coon Island
Remains a concern for local officials and is located in a remote area with 20 -30 residents. The new levee breach has flooded all routes to the area. Local first responders are working with neighboring communities to evacuate Coon Island residents. Other than residents being secluded and the area being inaccessible to emergency crews should an emergency arise, there are no reported emergency situations on Coon Island. No injuries or fatalities have been reported due to this levee breach.
Fire Management Assistance Grant

Florida
Slope Fire
A fire was reported on April 27, 2011 in Collier County, FL (pop 3,000). A FMAG was requested and was subsequently granted. The fire has burned over 1,000 acres of private land and is 25% contained. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening 1,000 residences, a community center, and the Golden Gate Elementary School. Mandatory evacuations were issued for over 400 people and additional 400-500 residents voluntarily evacuated.
Glades Fire
A fire was reported on April 27, 2011 in Glades County, FL. A FMAG was requested and subsequently denied. The fire has burned over 1,600 acres of private land and is 0% contained. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening 50 residences in the city of Muse. Mandatory evacuations were issued for 200 people. A shelter is open at the Muse Community Center. (FEMA HQ)

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Wildfire Update

Wednesday, April 27 2011

• National Preparedness Level: 1
• Initial attack activity: Light (116 new fires)
• New Large Fires: 8
• Large Fires Contained: 1
• Uncontained Large Fires: 26
• Type 1 IMTs Committed: 2
• Type 2 IMTs Committed: 0
  States affected: TX, FL, & NM (NIFC)Â*

Wildfire Activity
New Mexico

• Dona Ana County:Â* âAbrahamsâ fire is 5,500 acres, 10% contained.
• Lea County:Â* âMartin 2â fire is 25,000 acres, 0% contained.
• Lincoln National Forest:Â* âLast Chanceâ fire is 23,793 acres, 0% contained.

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