The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 18, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
=> Guest Column
=> Agenda For The 33rd Annual NCSBCS Conference --
=> Federal Relief For Floyd Victims Nears $79 Million in Region III
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Sun...118 At Death Valley CA
Low Mon...32 At Jackson WY
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Tropical
Depression Gordon...located about 40 miles northwest of Brunswick Georgia.
A strong tropical wave...the remains of Tropical Depression Twelve...is
located over and south of Hispaniola moving westward about 15 to 20 mph.
Satellite imagery indicates this system has become better organized this
morning...and an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft will investigate
it this afternoon to see if a tropical depression has formed. Locally heavy
rains over Hispaniola should spread into eastern Cuba and Jamaica tonight
and Tuesday. Interests in Cuba...Jamaica...and the Cayman Islands should
monitor the progress of this system.
A well-organized tropical wave is located in the far eastern tropical
Atlantic south of the Cape Verde Islands. A tropical depression could form
in this area in the next day or two.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Mon Sep 18 11:23:07 2000
Flash Flood
North Carolina
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE PIEDMONT...
CHATHAM DURHAM FRANKLIN GRANVILLE HOKE ORANGE VANCE WAKE WARREN THE COASTAL
PLAIN... EDGECOMBE HALIFAX HARNETT JOHNSTON LEE MOORE CUMBERLAND NASH
SAMPSON SCOTLAND WAYNE WILSON THE WATCH AREA INCLUDES FAYETTEVILLE...
SOUTHERN PINES... THE TRIANGLE AREA... ROCKY MOUNT... AND ROANOKE RAPIDS.
Puerto Rico
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS EXTENDED THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH
FOR ALL SOUTH COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES OF PUERTO RICO FROM CABO ROJO EASTWARD
TO MAUNABO UNTIL 300 PM...THIS AFTERNOON.
South Carolina
CHARLESTON COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA... REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
1130 AM EDT.
A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY UNTIL NOON AND FOR HORRY
COUNTY UNTIL 1230 PM...
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
United States
Virginia
...RAINFALL... RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ARE STILL POSSIBLE OVER THE
AREA...ESPECIALLY OVER COASTAL COUNTIES. ...
WIND INFORMATION... WINDS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST WILL REACH 15 TO 25 MPH
WITH SOME HIGHER GUSTS. ALONG THE COASTAL WATERS...WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30
KT WITH SOME HIGHER GUSTS ARE EXPECTED. ...
COASTAL AND TIDAL INFORMATION... SEAS OF 7 TO 10 FEET WILL CONTINUE INTO
TONIGHT. TIDE LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH UP TO 1 FOOT ABOVE NORMAL
PREDICTED LEVELS THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS EVENING. THIS WILL RESULT IN
HEAVY SURF AND SOME MINOR BEACH EROSION... ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TIME OF
HIGH TIDE AT 1100 AM AND 1130 PM TODAY. THE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE
SOUTHWEST LATER TONIGHT AND HEAVY SURF WILL DIMINISH FROM SOUTH TO NORTH.
RIP CURRENTS WILL BE A HAZARD ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH TUESDAY.
Non Precipitation
California
A HEAT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY
BAY FORECAST AREA.
Florida
...WIND ADVISORY THIS MORNING FOR LEVY CITRUS AND SUMTER COUNTIES...
Montana
A LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHWEST MONTANA FOR TODAY...
SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS AREA LAKES THIS
AFTERNOON...WITH GUSTS OF 35 MPH POSSIBLE IN SOME AREAS.
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is a 2% or greater probability of a tornado from Georgia to North
Carolinas coastal areas.
There is also a 5% probability area right on these coastal areas.
Hail Risk - Slight
The probability of hail 3/4 inch or larger is less than 5%.
Wind Risk - Slight
The probability of winds in excess of 50 knots is less than 5%.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slight
The risk area tomorrow covers eastern coastal areas of South and North
Carolina.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall
over west central Florida, portions of south east Georgia, and coastal areas
of North and South Carolina.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast indicates that over an inch of
rainfall is forecast for a portion of south Florida.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Flash flood values may be exceeded over eastern South Carolina, the
southeast 1/3 of North Carolina, and southeast Virginia. The heaviest
rainfall is still expected to be near the coastal front where 2 to 4 inches
of rain is possible.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
1010 AM EDT MON SEP 18 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
TROPICAL STORM GORDON AFFECTS FLORIDA
TROPICAL STORM GORDON MADE LANDFALL AT CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA ON SUNDAY NIGHT,
CAUSING SOME FLOODING. LOCAL REPORTS OF OVER 9 INCHES OF RAIN WERE REPORTED
IN PARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. THERE WAS WIDESPREAD FLASH FLOODING ACROSS WEST
CENTRAL FLORIDA, PARTICULARLY IN LOW LYING AREAS.
OUTLOOK
TROPICAL STORM GORDON WILL AFFECT EASTERN GEORGIA AND THE EASTERN CAROLINAS
WITH SUBSTANTIAL RAIN AND POSSIBLE FLOODING.
FLASH FLOODING:
FLOOD/FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS AND/OR URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORIES
WERE ISSUED OVER THE WEEKEND FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS (IN ALPHABETICAL
ORDER, BY STATE):
ALASKA:
SUNDAY: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING
FLORIDA:
SUNDAY: CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, GLADES, HARDEE, HENDRY,
HIGHLANDS, HILLSBOROUGH, LEE, MANATEE, PASCO, PINELLAS, POLK AND
SARASOTA COUNTIES
SATURDAY: BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, LAFAYETTE AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
PUERTO RICO:
MONDAY: THE MUNICIPALITIES OF COAMO, GUAYANILLA, JUANA DIAZ,
PENUELAS, PONCE, SALINAS, SANTA ISABEL AND VILLALBA
SUNDAY: THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ARROYO, COAMO, GUAYAMA, GUAYANILLA,
JUANA DIAZ, PATILLAS, PENUELAS, PONCE, SALINAS, SANTA ISABEL AND
VILLALBA
RIVER FLOODING:
RIVERS AND STREAMS EITHER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE INCLUDE (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, BY STATE).
FLORIDA: THE LITTLE MANATEE, MANATEE, ALAFIA, MYAKKA AND PEACE RIVERS;
THE CYPRESS AND HORSE CREEKS
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL III
CURRENT SITUATION:
Thirteen new large fires were reported, two in the Northern Rockies Area,
four in the Eastern Great Basin Area, two in the Rocky Mountain Area, and
five in the Southern Area. Crews reached containment goals on eight fires
and initial attack activity was moderate in the Southern Area and light
elsewhere. Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Oregon,
California, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Arizona, Colorado,
Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
SHELL LAKE, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This fire is burning in grass
and timber two miles northwest of Sand Springs, OK. Active fire behavior
and torching in the fire interior was observed.
SUGARLOAF, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This fire is burning in a mixed
hardwood and pine plantation two miles north of Monroe, OK. A burnout
operation was successful in protecting a home. Significant progress has
been made towards containment objectives.
KERNEL, Miami Agency, BIA. This fire is located four miles east of Vamoosa,
OK. Dozers and a National Guard helicopter assisted with containment
objectives.
CEMENT PLANT, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This fire is located one and a
half miles south of Pawnee, OK. The fire is burning in grass and exhibited
extreme fire behavior with rapid rates of spread. Some homes and one
business were evacuated.
FOOTBALL, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located 40 miles west of
Lufkin, TX. It is burning in mixed cedar, pine and oak. Air support was
instrumental in saving five residences.
TURKEY, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in heavy oak and
pine fuels 20 miles southwest of Nacogdoches, TX. Numerous structures are
reported as being threatened.
COOPER WHOOPS, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located 60 miles
west of Texarkana, TX. Numerous structures were threatened by this fire
which is burning in a pine plantation.
FLYING L RANCH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in mixed
oak, juniper, cedar, and mesquite 50 miles west of Waco, TX.
GIBSON, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This wind driven fire is located
four miles east of Newkirk, OK. No new information was received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
ELDORADO, Boulder Dispatch Center Counties. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Hartman) is assigned. This fire is burning eight miles southwest of
Boulder, Colorado. Crews are using burnout tactics to help reach
containment objectives.
PEARL, Routt National Forest. This fire is located 20 miles north of
Steamboat Springs, Colorado and is burning in spruce, fir and logging
slash. Crews made good progress due to forecast winds not developing over
the fire area.
MURPHY DRAW, Rock Springs District, BLM. This fire is burning approximately
18 miles southwest of Lander, WY. No other information is reported.
214, Casper District, BLM. This lightning caused and wind driven fire is
located 25 miles north of Casper, WY. No problems are anticipated.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
BUNYAN POINT, Lewis and Clark National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Bennett) is assigned. This fire is located 22 miles west-southwest of
Augusta, MT. No other information was received.
TOOKE, Montana State Eastern Land Office. This wind driven fire is located
20 miles northwest of Ekalaka, MT. Resources from several agencies assisted
in limiting the growth of the fire. There are several farm sites
threatened.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Gauger) is assigned. These fires are located seven miles south of
Darby, MT. The complex consists of the Bear, Taylor, Taylor Spot, Hilltop,
Razor, Fat and Mink fires. Moderate intensity runs have been observed
despite the area receiving some precipitation. Rehabilitation continues on
several fires in the complex.
SKALKAHO COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Hoff) is assigned. This group of fires is located ten miles southeast
of Hamilton, MT. Increased burning activity has been observed. The fires
received a quarter of an inch of precipitation. Mopup and rehabilitation
continue.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. These fires are
located 12 miles northwest of Wisdom, MT. The complex includes the
Mussigbrod and Maynard fires. Crews are also working interior hotspots and
rehabilitation continues in all divisions.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. These fires are
located 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT. The complex consists of the
Falls Creek, Cougar Creek, Coyote Springs, Medicine Lake, Skalkaho Pass,
Lick Creek, and Cooper Creek fires. A Type III Incident Management Team has
assumed management of this complex. Crews continued to make good progress
on securing containment lines and mopup and rehabilitation continues.
ALDER CREEK, Lolo National Forest. This fire is located 31 miles southeast
of Missoula, MT. Crews continued with direct fireline construction and
mopup. This will be the last report unless a significant event occurs.
SHOULDER BLADE, Colorado River Agency, BIA. This fire is located eight
miles southeast of Saint Xavier, MT. Fire behavior observed was running,
torching and spotting.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
HARRIS, Santa Barbara County Fire Department. This fire is located south of
Santa Maria, CA. No new information was received.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CLEAR CREEK COMPLEX, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Stam) is assigned. This complex consists of the Clear
Creek, Marlin Springs, Full Circle, and Sisters fires. The 3rd Battalion,
2nd Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, commanded by LTC Smith, is
committed. Fire activity was minimal as weather conditions moderated. Crews
continue to patrol containment lines.
BRUSH CANYON, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM. This
fire is burning in grass and juniper and is located 12 miles south of
Malad, ID. Strong winds and rough terrain are hampering containment
efforts. Critical wildlife habitat is threatened.
TAYLOR, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM. This fire is
burning in sagebrush and juniper seven miles southeast of Holbrook, ID. The
fire made active runs with torching and crowning. Critical wildlife habitat
is threatened.
CHERRY CREEK, Carson National Forest. This fire is burning in grass and
brush and is located six miles southwest of Downey, ID. Steep terrain and
strong winds are hampering control efforts.
GREEN, Upper Snake River District, BLM. This fire is burning in sagebrush
and timber 18 miles east of Rexburg, ID. Crews have made good progress
towards containment objectives.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. Eleven wildland fires are
currently burning within the Salmon Challis Wilderness Complex, including
the Little Pistol, Indian Creek, Filly, Butts, Papoose, Parker, Packer
Meadow, Shell Rock, Wilson Creek, Jackass, and Jack Creek. Increased fire
activity was observed with some torching and spotting noted on the
Shellrock fire. Protection measures are being taken for a lookout near the
fire area.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
SIERRA, Gila National Forest. This fire is located near the Beaverhead Work
Center. A Fire Use Management Team (Cook) is assigned and will also manage
the Bloodgood incident. This lightning ignited wildland fire is being
managed to accomplish resource objectives. No new information was received.
BLOODGOOD, Gila National Forest. This fire is located five miles southwest
of the Gila Cliff Dwellings. No new information was received.
ARROW, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. This fire is located five, miles
south of Hannagan Meadow and is being managed to accomplish resource
objectives. No new information was received.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED FOR THE SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST IN
SOUTHWEST OREGON FOR EAST RIDGETOP WINDS OF 20 MPH AND DAYTIME HUMIDITY OF
15 PERCENT ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR LOW HUMIDITIES IN PARTS OF
MISSISSIPPI ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR HOT, DRY CONDITIONS AND BREEZY NORTH
TO EAST WINDS IN PARTS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS IS POSTED FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS: NORTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH CENTRAL WYOMING AND SOUTH CENTRAL,
SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST MONTANA.***
Across Oklahoma, Texas and the Gulf Coast states high pressure aloft will
keep the region very dry. High temperatures will range from the 80's to mid
90's. Minimum afternoon humidities will be 20 to 30 percent inland and 30
to 45 percent along the immediate coast. Winds will be northeast to
southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
The chance for increased fire danger is possible in southwest Oregon,
northern California and central California as temperatures could rise above
100 degrees. Humidity will be in the teens and winds will be north to east
at 25 mph. In other parts of the west, the northwest flow will bring cooler
and more stable conditions. High temperatures in the rest of the west will
range from the 70's and 80's in the north to the 90's and 100's in the
south, including California and Oregon. Minimum humidities will generally
be in the teens through the 30's with some single digits in the driest
areas. Winds across the Pacific Northwest will be out of the north to east
at 10 to 25 mph. Parts of Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado will
experience northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph. The Southwest will have
upslope, up valley, or west to northwest winds less than 15 mph.
=> USA Earthquake Report
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 SEP 18 at 00:15 UTC
NO EVENTS LOCATED IN REGION
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1422 UNK HALLANDALE BROWARD FL 2598 8014 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
OCURRED AT INTERSECTION OF I-95 AND HALLANDALE BOULEVARD IN A MOBILE HOME
PARK. SOME ROOF DAMAGE. (MIA)
Hail Reports
No reports received
Wind Reports
No reports received
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
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=> Agenda For The 33rd Annual NCSBCS Conference --
"Shaping The Things To Come"
October 16 - 18, 2000
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000
Federal-Level Activity and Model Code Developments
8:30 a.m.-8:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
NCSBCS President Jim Hanna, Rhode Island Delegate Joe Cirillo, Rhode Island
Governor Lincoln Almond
8:50 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Panel #1: Federal Activities in Accessibility
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Fair Housing Program -
Cheryl Kent, Director, Disability Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice - Janet Blizzard, Attorney
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board - Marsha
Mazz, Accessibility Specialist Supervisor
International Code Council - Paul Heilstedt
National Fire Protection Association - Ron Cote, Principal Life Safety
Engineer
10:45a.m.-11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Panel # 2: Federal Activities in Disaster Mitigation &
Preparedness, Energy Conservation, Environment and Technology
Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ed Laatsch, Senior Engineer Mitigation
Directorate
U.S. Department of Energy - Jean Boulin, Codes and Standards Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology - Jack Snell, Director,
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Model Building and Fire Code Development: Which Codes
are Being Adopted and Why?
International Code Council - Bill Tangye, President
National Fire Protection Association - Gary Keith, Assistant Vice President
for Regional Operations
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - Russ
Chaney, Executive Director
4:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Outing to Newport, Rhode Island
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000
A Look At E-Commerce & Its Impact On The Future Regulation of The Constructi
on Industry
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. The Reality of E-Commerce and E-Governance
Opening: The Future is Here
Panel: Streamlining the Building Regulatory Process with Information
Technology
Zofia Zager - Fairfax County, VA
Andrew Adelman, Los Angeles, CA
State Official
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Coffee Break
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Assessing State and Local Government Information
Technology Needs
General Discussion on the National Forum on Streamlining the Building
Regulatory Process Through Technology
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
-- Review of Streamlining Models
-- State Code Activities Roundtable
1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. International Academy for Professional Code
Administration Training
Dealing with the News Media
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. President's Reception
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Annual Banquet
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2000
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. International Academy for Professional Code
Administration Training
Dealing with the News Media
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Development Committee
-- Review and Discuss Update of NCSBCS Mission, Vision, Goals
-- Review and Evaluation of Existing NCSBCS Member Services
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. The Codes, Standards, & Evaluation Committee
-- Administration of Performance-Based Codes by State and Local Government
10:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Factory-Built Structures Committee
-- Update on Pending Federal Legislation on Manufactured Housing
-- Discussion of State Participation in the Interstate Compact for
Industrialized/Modular Buildings
10:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m. International Committee
-- Review and Discussion of the Use of US Codes Overseas
-- Update on Caribbean/Central American Reconstruction Project
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch
NCSBCS Board of Director and AA&O members Election
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. General Session
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. NCSBCS Board of Directors Meeting
=> Federal Relief For Floyd Victims Nears $79 Million in Region III
--$17 Million More Approved For Mitigation--
Philadelphia, PA, September 13, 2000 --In the year since Hurricane Floyd
battered four of the states in FEMA's Region III - Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Virginia - the federal government has provided nearly $79
million in aid to individuals and communities to help them recover. In
addition, more than $17 million has already been approved for mitigation
measures to reduce the risk of damage from future disasters. Additional
mitigation funding has been requested.
"Unfortunately, we can't turn back the clock and stop Hurricane Floyd in its
deadly path," Region III Director Rita A. Calvan said. "What we can do is
help people to recover and, hopefully, to protect themselves from future
damage."
Nearly $32 million of the federal aid has gone to individuals to help with
housing-related costs and to address serious, disaster-related needs not met
by insurance or other assistance programs. More than $47 million has helped
cover the cost of public assistance needs such as debris removal, and repair
of roads and bridges. The breakdown by state is:
Individual Assistance Public Assistance
Delaware $1,361,688 $4,094,563
Maryland $2,034,680 $5,310,885
Pennsylvania $19,426,311 $18,023,367
Virginia $8,904,544 $19,657,737
Some $11 million has been approved for the four states through the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to fund projects designed to reduce damage
from future disasters. These funds frequently are used to acquire
flood-prone properties. In addition to these HMGP funds, Congress approved
supplemental funds in the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd to be used to acquire
owner-occupied, substantially damaged homes. Pennsylvania has used $6
million of these supplemental funds and Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have
requested funds as well.
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