Disaster Recovery News

The Weather Channel has posted a severe weather alert for the regions of southwest Washington to northwest Oregon. The forecast calls for heavy rains and strong winds starting on Tuesday morning. The severe weather is expected to last at least through Wednesday night.

The snow levels will lower to around 4500-5000 feet. Accumulations may get up to 5 inches before the snow level rises again.

The Weather Channel states:

“IT IS NOT CERTAIN YET WHERE THE HEAVIEST RAIN FALL WILL BE FOCUSED

BUT THIS MODERATETO HEAVY RAIN COULD CAUSE SOME RIVERS AND STREAMS

TO RISE RAPIDLY.URBAN AND STREET FLOODING IS ALSO POSSIBLE...

ESPECIALLY WHERESTORM DRAINS ARE BLOCKED DUE TO LEAVES…STRONG WINDS

ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST TUESDAY THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING

WITH WIND GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH AT TIMES NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS.IN

ADDITION TO THE WIND AND RAIN...ANOTHER CONCERN WITH THIS STORM WILL

BE THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR TIDAL FLOODING IN AREA BAYS AND ALONG THE

COAST…THE STRONG FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BUILD WEST SWELLS ALONG

THE COAST TO 16 TO 18 FEET... THE RESULT MAY BE MINOR TIDAL FLOODING

OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THECOAST AND BAY SHORES ESPECIALLY WEDNESDAY

MORNING AND THURSDAY MORNING.”

All the details of this storm are still uncertain as this system is still developing. Those who live in this area of the country should check their local weather station’s bulletins for up-to-date news on the status of the storm. Those who reside in areas in danger of flooding should take measures to prevent water damage. A disaster recovery specialist can assist those who have experienced water damage to help prevent mold and restore important items such as documents, photos, and books.

More on recovering from water damage.

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FEMA has opened a new Disaster Recovery Center in Sanford, Florida to assist Seminole County residents and businesses with disaster recovery efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay.

The center will be staffed with FEMA and State Emergency Response Team disaster recovery specialists as well as representatives from volunteer organizations. The centers are open to residents in the area that have questions about their federal disaster claims, request assistance and talk with recovery specialists about additional needs.

Disaster Recovery Center
Reflections at Hidden Lakes
520 W. Lake Mary Blvd.
Suite 101
Sanford, FL 32773

Read the FEMA press release.