Tuesday, September 6, 2011

[FEMA]

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Response to Hurricane Irene

Maine
Two confirmed fatalities have been reported.
New Hampshire
One confirmed fatality has been reported. There is 1 shelter open with 8 occupants.
Vermont
Three confirmed fatalities have been reported. There are 6 shelters open with 60 occupants.
Massachusetts
One confirmed fatality has been reported. There is 1 shelter open with 4 occupants.
Connecticut
Two confirmed fatalities have been reported. There are 3 shelters open with 3 occupants. Over 160 boil water advisories remain in effect.
New York
Seven confirmed fatalities have been reported. Approximately 7,740 customers remain without power.There are 8 shelters open with 76 occupantsBoiled water orders remain in effect for 19 counties.A voluntary evacuation is in effect for Frankfort, NY (Herkimer County); Moyer Creek has caused twenty homes to flood. Creek flooding is due to debris collection post Hurricane Irene. Six Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open; another 6 DRCs will open next week.
New Jersey
Seven confirmed fatalities have been reported. All power has been restored. There are 7 shelters open with 267 occupants. Fifteen roads remain closed due to flooding. The Passaic River has crested and is receding. One DRC is open.
Puerto Rico
One confirmed fatality has been reported. All shelters are closed. Seven DRCs are operational.
Virginia
Four confirmed fatalities have been reported.
Maryland
Three confirmed fatalities have been reported. There is 1 shelter open with 4 occupants.
Pennsylvania
Four confirmed fatalities have been reported.
North Carolina
Seven confirmed fatalities have been reported. There are 4 shelters open with 62 occupants.
Eight DRCs are fully operational.

Significant National Weather

NortheastÂ*
Heavy rain and thunderstorms from Lee will extend from New England to Virginia today. Rainfall accumulations will average around 2 to 6 inches in the affected areas. Localized flash flooding is the primary threat with tornadoes possible in Southern Virginia. Rain will continue region wide through midweek with a potential for severe thunderstorms.
SouthÂ*
Remnants of Lee will move into the southern Appalachians today. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Southeast. Severe thunderstorms and tornado watches and warnings will extend from Florida to the Carolinas. Anticipate 2 to 6 inches of rain for portions of North Carolina. Forecast temperatures are projected to be 20 degrees below average, ranging from the 60s and 70s in the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians to the 90s in south Texas.
MidwestÂ*
Remnants of Lee will bring rain to the southern Ohio Valley. The remainder of the region is forecast to remain sunny and dry.

WestÂ*
Monsoonal rain showers accompanied by isolated thunderstorms are expected in the Central Rockies west to Southern California.
Tropical Weather Outlook

Remnants of Lee
At 5:00 a.m. EDT, September 6, the center of Lee was located about 85 miles south-southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee and moving northeast near 28 mph. A turn toward the northeast is expected in the next 24 hours. The extratropical low is expected to turn northward towards the southern Appalachians. Extremely heavy rain is expected to fall in locations well in advance of the circulation center. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph, with higher gusts. Heavy rains will continue to expand northeast into the Tennessee Valley and central Appalachians Mountains through Tuesday with rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches expected. These rains are expected to cause extensive flooding and flash flooding. Public advisories are being issued by the Hydrometerlogical Predication Center. Â*
Mississippi
The MS Governor issued an executive proclamation declaring a state of emergency as a result of the forecasted conditions of Tropical Storm Lee. Volunteer evacuations continue for Jackson and Hancock Counties. One confirmed fatality reported. There are 4 shelters open with 38 occupants.. Several counties are reporting road closures and damaged homes
Alabama
An unconfirmed tornado has touchdown in Baldwin County on Sunday. Twelve homes were reported to have sustained minor damage.
Florida
.There was an unconfirmed tornado touchdown near Pensacola, FL early morning on Sunday, Sep 4, 2011. Two homes received major damage and two businesses received minor damage.
Louisiana
The LA Governor issued an executive proclamation declaring a state of emergency as a result of the forecasted conditions of Tropical Storm Lee. Thirty-four parishes and the Town of Grand Isle have been declared. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for portions of Jefferson Parish; voluntary evacuations are in effect for portions of Jefferson, Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. There are 2 shelters open and 11 occupantsApproximately17,540 customers remain without power.. Approximately 235 residences have been affected by flooding.

Atlantic / Caribbean / Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Katia
At 5:00 a.m. EDT September 6, the center of Hurricane Katia was located about 400 miles south of Bermuda, and moving northwest near 10 mph. This general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. Katia is a Category 3 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible followed by slow weakening. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 125 mph with higher gusts. Hurricane force winds extend outward to 60 miles. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Large swells generated by Katia are expected to affect most of the East Coast of the United States. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Area 1 â Invest 95LAn area of low pressure is located 600 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands as it moves west-northwestward around 15 mph. Environmental conditions appear favorable for a tropical depression to form in the next 48 hours. This system has a high (60 percent) chance, of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
There is no tropical cyclone activity.

Central Pacific
There are no tropical cyclones are expected through Wednesday evening.
Western Pacific
There are no tropical cyclones threatening U.S. Territories.
Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Wildfire Update

National Fire Activity
Monday, September 5, 2011:
National Preparedness Level: 3
Initial attack activity: Light (171 new fires)
New Large Fires: 23
Large Fires Contained: 4
Uncontained Large Fires: 45
Type 1 IMT Committed: 1
Type 2 IMT Committed: 10
States affected: OK, TX, VA, FL, AR, LA, OR, WA, MT, ID, WY, UT, CA, CO, and MN.
Wildfire Activity
FMAG Approval
Tamina Fire - (Montgomery County, TX)
On September 6, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a Fire Management Assistant Grant (FMAG) request from the State of Texas for the Tamina FireÂ*burning in Montgomery County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 150 acres, 200 homes threatened and 550 residents evacuated. Two shelters have been established.

Riley Road Fire â (Montgomery County, TX)
On September 6, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of Texas for the Riley Road FireÂ*burning in Montgomery County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 3,000 acres, 300 homes are threatened, twenty homes have been burned and 850 residents have been evacuated. Two shelters have been opened.
Moonglow Fire â (Williamson County, TX)
On September 6, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of Texas for the Moonglow FireÂ*burning in Williamson County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 300 acres, 150 homes have been threatened; 13 homes have been burned and 840 residents have been evacuated.
Pedernales Fire Update â (Travis County, TX)
On September 5, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) request from the State of Texas for the Pedernales Fire burning in Travis County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 7,000 acres, 150 homes and 450 people threatened; 120 residents and 40 homes evacuated.
Update: Twenty homes have been destroyed and 30 homes have been damaged. Approximately 120 residences have been evacuated and over 450 residents and 150 structures are threatened.

Steiner Ranch Fire â (Travis County, TX)
On September 5, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of Texas for the Steiner Ranch Fire burning in Travis County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 300 acres, 40 homes destroyed, 500 homes and 1,000 people threatened; 600 residents and 200 homes evacuated.
Bastrop Fire Update â (Bastrop County, TX)
On September 4, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of Texas for the Bastrop FireÂ*burning in Bastrop County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 14,000 acres, 200 homes destroyed, 2,500 homes and 2,500 people threatened; 1,000 residents evacuated.
Update: The fire has burned 25,000 acres with an unknown containment. A total of 476 homes have been destroyed. Approximately 5,000 residents and a local hospital have been evacuated.
Hodde Fire Update â (Travis County, TX)
On September 4, 2011, the FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of Texas for the Bastrop FireÂ*burning in Travis County, TX. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 150 acres, 190 homes and 530 people threatened; 530 residents evacuated.
Update: The fire has consumed 325 acres and the fire has been contained. Evacuations have been lifted and residents have returned home. No homes were reported lost. (Region VI)
Canyon Fire â (Kern County, CA)
On September 4, 2011, the FEMA Region IX Regional Administrator approved a FMAG request from the State of California for the Canyon FireÂ*burning in Kern County, CA. At the time of the request, the fire had burned 4,759 acres; 650 homes and 175 structures are threatened. Twenty-six structures have been destroyed and evacuation orders have been issued for 200 residents. Five shelters have been established. Threatened infrastructure includes a Windmill Farm and numerous major power lines.

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)


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