We had severe weather occurring across portions of Oklahoma, Missouri, and other regions. We spoke about past National Hurricane Conferences. Special announcement! Robert Brookens aka has won a special award that will be presented at the 2008 National Hurricane Conference April 3, 2008. Thank you everyone!!!File Download (118:20 min / 25 MB)

The Barometer Bob Show for April 30, 2009
My guests were, Matt Stein, author of “When Technology Fails” and John Wilbanks from “Portlight Strategies”. You will find the links below. When Technology Fails :: Portlight Strategies :: File Download (120:00 min / 28 MB)

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The Barometer Bob Show for September 25, 2008
We talked about Mandatory Evacuation Orders. Why are they called mandatory if people remain behind? We started a petition, as I said we would last week. You will see the link below. Please only sign the petition if you feel something needs to be done to make evacuations for Storm Surge prone areas only Mandatory! No more lives should be endangered or lost due to the lack of evacuation response. Mandatory Evacuation Enforcement for Hurricanes :: A petiton to support Mandatory Evacuations for Storm Surge Prone Araes along the coast for landfalling Hurricanes! File Download (143:20 min / 35 MB)

The Barometer Bob Show for March 19, 2009
My special guest was Betsy Kling from WKYC in Cleveland, Ohio. We spoke about the difference in the weather between Cleveland and Jacksonville. Betsy was a meteorologist here in Jacksonville, Florida. We also spoke about next weeks Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. Also, Joe Bastardi from Accuweather released his 2009 Hurricane Prediction. We also spoke about a developing system that will bring weather across the country next week. WKYC.Com - Cleveland :: File Download (120:00 min / 27 MB)

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Ice Storm Aid to Maine Tops $1 Million
AUGUSTA, Maine - More than $1 million in federal aid has been disbursed to help Maine communities recover from last December’s ice storm after the presidential disaster declaration on January 9 made local governments and municipalities in seven counties eligible for federal assistance.

Studies Describe the Funding, Development, and Implementation of a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program in the United States
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fema Funding Reaches Over $32 Million For December Ice Storm
HOLYOKE, Mass. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) has obligated $32,058,172 to reimburse seven Massachusetts counties for eligible costs associated with their response to the December 11 through December 18, 2008, ice storm. This amount represents the 75% federal share of funding for the work. The remaining 25% of the cost is the responsibility of the 272 Massachusetts communities, eligible private-non-profits, and state agencies that applied for federal aid through fema s Public Assistance (PA) program.

CDC Reports Binge Drinking Common Among High School Students
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Ice Storm Aid to New Hampshire Reaches $10 Million
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — More than $10 million in federal aid has been disbursed to help New Hampshire communities recover from last December’s ice storm after the presidential disaster declaration on January 2 made all ten counties eligible for federal assistance.

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Low-Cost Flood Policy Set For Low-Risk Residences
TEXAS CITY, Texas — High ground does not guarantee that you are safe from floodwaters. But it does mean that you may be eligible for a low-cost Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Preferred Risk Policy is available for as little as $119 a year for $20,000 of building coverage and $5,000 of contents coverage for a building without a basement.

Flooding History Causes Texans To Seek Remedies
TEXAS CITY, Texas — With the memory of Hurricane Ike and the 21 federally declared disasters in the state since 1996, Texans seek ways to protect families and keep property losses to a minimum.

Flood Insurance Funds Available To Raise Or Relocate
TEXAS CITY, Texas — Flood-stricken Texans living in high-risk flood areas, also known as special flood hazard areas, who have the foresight to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) may be eligible for coverage under their policy for increased cost of compliance to help cover the cost of elevating, demolishing or relocating their homes or businesses out of the floodplain in the event of a future flood event.

President Declares Major disaster For Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by wildfires during the period of April 9-12, 2009

Evacuating With Your Pets
DENTON, TEXAS — Family pets should never be left behind in an evacuation. As families in evacuation areas prepare for hurricane season, they also need to plan for the family pet according to state and federal emergency management officials.

Major disaster Declaration number 1839 declared on May 15, 2009

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Major disaster Declaration number 1841 declared on May 29, 2009

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Major disaster Declaration number 1832 declared on Apr 22, 2009

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Honolulu disaster Assistance More Than $1 Million
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Federal disaster assistance for City and County of Honolulu residents and businesses affected by the Dec. 10 through Dec. 16 storms and flooding is now $1.088 million. The assistance is in the form of grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) and disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Federal, State Wildfire Aid Tops $32 Million
PASADENA, Calif. — More than $32 million in federal and state disaster assistance has been approved for the November wildfires in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Santa Barbara counties.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — This winter Washington was hit with back-to-back storms which resulted in two major Presidential disaster declarations for the severe winter storm and record and near record snow during the period of December 12, 2008 to January 5, 2009 and the severe winter storm, landslides, mudslides, and flooding during the period of January 6-16, 2009. Those declarations opened the door for the state to receive fema assistance through the Stafford Act, which provides recovery assistance to individuals and state, local, and tribal governments affected by a disaster.

Warm Weather Throughout The Pacific NW Fuels 2009 Fire Season
SEATTLE, Wash. — Ample moisture and cooler temperatures for Alaska and Pacific Northwest states may keep 2009 fire potential in normal ranges, but after multiple weeks of warm weather, fuel supplies are drying out. Persistent drought conditions may well drive significant wildfire risk for north-central Washington, and the recent near-record spring dry spell is boosting fire risk in western Washington as well. fema Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger encourages residents living on wooded lots and wildland/urban interface areas to stay informed on local conditions and take steps now clearing brush and creating defensible perimeters around their homes.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED) Significant National Weather Midwest Excessive heat is forecast for much of the Midwest region over the next couple of days, with temperatures ranging into the 90s to the 100s.  St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, are under excessive heat warnings and heat index values will be well over 100 degrees in many locations.  Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are forecast for today and these storms (some severe) may impact areas from northern Nebraska and South Dakota, northeastward to Minnesota and Wisconsin. South Areas from the Southern Plains to the lower-Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast will continue to experience excessive heat and humidity today, with temperatures in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, putting Tulsa, Oklahoma under an Excessive Heat Warning.  Possible isolated thunderstorms are expected over the region and scattered thunderstorms are forecast across the state of Florida. Northeast An area of low pressure off the East Coast will continue to affect the weather across the coastal Northeast over the next couple of days, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms forecast from New England southward to portions of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula. West Parts of New Mexico, eastern Arizona and Colorado may see scattered thunderstorms, with temperatures forecast for the 100s across the deserts of Arizona, southern Nevada and southeastern California. Metro Train Collision - Washington, DC Two (2) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metro trains collided shortly after 5:00 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2009. The Washington, DC Fire and EMS Department spokesman reported one (1) train collide with the rear of another train that was stopped due to its earlier derailment. 76 injuries and nine (9) fatalities were confirmed.  At least one (1) car remains “unclear” due to the extent of injuries and rescuers have not yet been able to determine if anyone remains inside. The accident impacted Metro, commuter and freight rail services in the area, pending an investigation involving WMATA, the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other agencies located at a Unified Command Post near the scene of the collision. Region III Actions The Region is not activated, but is working under extended hours to cover emergency. State/Local Actions The Maryland Joint Operations Center (MDJOC) is activated to Level 2 for the emergency and the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (DCHSEMA) is also activated for emergency. (fema Region III SPOTREPs, DC Fire Department) Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) No activity. (fema HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic: Showers and thunderstorms, associated with an area of low pressure over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, have changed little during the past few hours.  Development of this system, if any, is expected to be slow to occur as it moves slowly northwestward.  There is a low chance (< 30%) of this system becoming a Tropical Cyclone during the next 48 hours.  Locally heavy rainfall is possible over portions of east-central and northeastern Mexico during the next couple of days. Elsewhere, Tropical Cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours. Western Pacific:  No activity affecting US territories. Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Andres  A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the southwestern coast of Mexico from Punto San Telmo to Cabo Corrientes.  A Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch remain in effect for the southwestern coast of Mexico from Lazaro Cardenas to Punto San Telmo. At 2:00 a.m. EDT, June 23, 2009, the center of Tropical Storm (TS) Andres was located about 160 miles southeast of Manzanillo, Mexico. TS Andres is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 - 36 hours, with a slight increase in forward speed.  On the forecast track, TS Andres should pass very close to, or over, the southwestern coast of Mexico within the warning area today. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, with higher gusts.  TS Andres is forecast to become a Hurricane today.  Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center and the estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.35 inches). TS Andres is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 4 - 8 inches over portions of west-central Mexico, with possible isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches.  Coastal storm surge flooding of 1 - 3 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, are possible in the warning area. (NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center) Earthquake Activity Starting at 3:28 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 22, 2009, a series of 11 earthquakes, measuring in magnitudes from 1.9 - 5.4, and depths between 18.5 - 46.4 miles, have occurred 58 miles north-northwest of Anchorage, AK.  There were no reports of damage or injury and no tsunami was generated. At 3:55 and 5:05 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 22, 2009, two (2) earthquakes measuring 5.5 in magnitude and at depths between 15.2 - 25 miles occurred 80 miles west-southwest of Adak, AK. (USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program) Preliminary Damage Assessments No new activity (fema HQ) Wildfire Update National Preparedness Level:  1 National Fire Activity as of Monday, June 22, 2009: Initial attack activity:  Light (68 new fires) New large fires:  6 Large fires contained:  0 Uncontained large fires:  6 States affected:  AK, AR and FL Predictive Services Discussion:  Thunderstorms will continue mainly across northeast Washington, northern Idaho and Montana associated with an exiting storm system.  Elsewhere, isolated thunderstorms are forecast for the central Sierra Nevadas and portions of the southern Great Basin.  Drier conditions will develop across the Southwest while breezy conditions are expected to continue across the southern Great Basin and Arizona, while winds will be on the increase across the Rocky Mountains.  Alaska will see strong winds in the Alaska Range and cool and showery conditions across the south.  (National Interagency Fire Center, National Incident Information Center, NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center, NGB) disaster Declaration Activity The Governor of California requested a Major disaster Declaration as a result of Severe Drought conditions beginning April 14, 2009, and continuing.  Specifically requested were Individual Assistance (IA) for nine (9) counties, disaster Unemployment Assistance, Food Commodities, Crisis Counseling and Legal Services for Fresno County.  (fema HQ) fema-1819-DR-Arkansas, Amendment #4 (effective June 20, 2009) is amended to change the Federal Coordinating Officer to Gerard M. Stolar. fema-1834-DR-Arkansas, Amendment #3 (effective June 20, 2009) is amended to change the Federal Coordinating Officer to Gerard M. Stolar. fema-3301-EM-Arkansas, Amendment #2 (effective June 20, 2009) is amended to change the Federal Coordinating Officer to Gerard M. Stolar.

Monday, June 22, 2009
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED) Significant National Weather South The combination of a frontal boundary and disturbances may produce isolated to scattered storms in the Southeast. Storms over the Florida Peninsula could be strong with locally heavy rain, hail and damaging winds possible. High temperatures from the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and western Tennessee to Texas and Oklahoma will be in the mid 90s to near 100. Midwest Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected from northeast Minnesota, Wisconsin and upper Michigan southward to Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Thunderstorms are possible in the Northern Plains. Temperatures will be above average across much of the region. Temperatures in the mid and upper 90s are expected from Kansas and Nebraska to Missouri and portions of Illinois and Kentucky. Heat index values may be near or over 100 in some locations. Northeast A chance for showers is predicted for today in the eastern region from coastal Mid-Atlantic northeastward through the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula up to New England. The surface low will cause gusty north winds from Long Island, N.Y. to New England including Boston, Mass. and Portland, Maine. West A chance for showers is expected from western Washington and northwest Oregon to northern Idaho and Montana. Gusty west winds are expected across portions of Montana and Wyoming Marine layer clouds and fog will persist in Southern California. Temperatures in 90s and 100s will be widespread across the Desert Southwest. Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 21-27 Outdoor activities and the frequency of thunderstorms make summer the most likely time to be injured or killed by lightning, according to statistics compiled by NOAA’s National Weather Service. In order to reduce lightning injuries and fatalities, the National Weather Service is promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week the last week of June. More than 70 percent of lightning fatalities occur between June and August. Annually lightning strikes more than 400 people in the United States. About 60 of those die, and many more are left with devastating and permanent disabilities. The National Weather Service studies show men are struck far more often than women, sustaining about 85 percent of lightning deaths. And men under 40 account for 60 percent of all lightning fatalities.      To avoid being struck by lightning, the National Weather Service recommends that you: Get into a fully enclosed building or hardtop vehicle at the first rumble of thunder; Stay indoors for 30 minutes after the last thunder clap; Monitor the weather forecast when you’re planning to be outdoors; Have a plan for getting to safety in case a thunderstorm moves in; Do not use a corded phone during a thunderstorm unless it’s an emergency; cell phones are safe to use; Keep away from plumbing, electrical equipment and wiring during a thunderstorm. Remember-”when thunder roars, go indoors.” (http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090617_lightning.html) Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) No activity. (fema HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours. Western Pacific:  No activity. Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Andres  Tropical Storm Andres has formed approximately 200 miles south of Zihuatanejo, MX and 330 miles south-southeast of Manzanillo, MX.  Andres is moving west-northwest at 5 mph and a slow west-northwest to northwest motion are expected to continue during the next 48 hours. The maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts; some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 to 48 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center. Area 1 An area of low pressure located about 1,350 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.  Development of this system, if any will be slow to occur as it moves slowly east-northeastward over the next couple of days.  There is a less than 30 percent chance of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. (NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center) Earthquake Activity On Sunday, June 22, 2009, at 10:43 p.m. EDT, an earthquake measuring 4.0 magnitude occurred 70 miles north northeast of Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands at a depth of 15.5 miles. There were no reports of damage or injury and no tsunami was generated.  (USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program) Preliminary Damage Assessments No new activity (fema HQ) Wildfire Update National Preparedness Level:  1 National Fire Activity as of Sunday, June 21, 2009: Initial attack activity:  Light (93 new fires) New large fires:  3 Large fires contained:  1 Uncontained large fires:  7 States affected:  FL, AK, AZ & NM. Predictive Services Discussion: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across the Great Basin into the Rocky Mountains today. Windy conditions will persist across the southern Great Basin into northwest Arizona. Alaska will see showers and cooler conditions moving across the south. (National Interagency Fire Center, National Incident Information Center, NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center, NGB) disaster Declaration Activity No new activity (fema HQ)

Long-Term Recovery Organizations Provide disaster Assistance
OLYMPIA, Wash. — As Washington residents have demonstrated throughout the storms and flooding of the past few years, they care not only for themselves, but for their neighbors, too. Now, concern for the welfare of their communities is leading individuals and faith-based and voluntary groups to work together in local Long-Term disaster Recovery Organizations (LTROs).

Bismarck, ND — North Dakota flood survivors who have been turned down for state and federal disaster assistance still may have a second chance to get help.

Valley City disaster Recovery Center Will Close Saturday
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Valley City disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The disaster Recovery Center is located at Barnes County Courthouse 230 4th Street NW Valley City, Barnes County.

Fessenden disaster Recovery Center Will Close Saturday
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Fessenden disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The disaster Recovery Center is located at

President Declares Major disaster For South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 11, 2009, and continuing.

Fargo disaster Recovery Center To Become SBA disaster Loan Outreach Center
BISMARCK, N.D. — Federal and State disaster officials announced today that the disaster Recovery Center in Fargo has transitioned to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) beginning on Monday, June 1. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) and SBA officials opened up the DRC to provide one-stop, face-to-face assistance and disaster information to individuals and businesses who suffered damage as a result of the recent flooding.

Aid In North Dakota Now At $44.3 Million In Grants, Loans And Direct Aid
BISMARCK, N.D. — Federal aid in housing grants, disaster loans and direct federal assistance mission assignments now stands at $44.3 million, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported today. As part of the $44.3 million, fema has obligated $24.66 million in 46 Mission Assignments to other federal agencies, including $15 million to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for removal of temporary flood protection (clay dikes, Hesco bastions and sandbags).

Federal Aid Programs For South Dakota disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota.

Jamestown disaster Recovery Center Will Close Saturday; SBA To Open disaster Loan Outreach Center
Bismarck, N.D. — The Jamestown disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The disaster Recovery Center is located at

We had severe weather occurring across portions of Oklahoma, Missouri, and other regions. We spoke about past National Hurricane Conferences. Special announcement! Robert Brookens aka has won a special award that will be presented at the 2008 National Hurricane Conference April 3, 2008. Thank you everyone!!!File Download (118:20 min / 25 MB)

Hurricane Hollow’s Eye on the Storm Hurricane Gustav August 31, 2008
As Hurricane Gustav approaches the Louisiana Gulf Coast, the government urges people to heed the call to evacuate.File Download (180:00 min / 34 MB)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 11-31, 2008.

fema Assistance Passes The $365 Million Mark
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Over the past 18-months, the state of Indiana was affected by severe weather in which the state requested and was granted five presidentially declared disasters. Those declarations resulted in a total over $365,829,399 in disaster assistance to the state. Through Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) program grants and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, recovery assistance was available to individuals and state and local governments that were affected by the disasters. Types of assistance includes:

disaster Recovery Center Returning To Oslo
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Following a one-week hiatus, a disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be re-established in Oslo after the Memorial Day weekend.

Federal Aid Programs For New York disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for New York.

Deadlines Near For State And Local Agencies To Request Federal disaster Assistance
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Time is almost up for state agencies, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in some designated Minnesota counties to apply for federal funds to help offset eligible expenses related to recent flooding.

Prepare for Hurricane Season: Buy Flood Insurance Now
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Take steps now to protect your financial well-being before a hurricane strikes, advise officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema).

Federal disaster Aid To New York For Ice Storm Tops $11 Million
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) awarded another $9 million in the latest round of federal disaster funding to nine New York counties that suffered damages from the December 2008 ice storm. The total aid to date is now more than $11 million.

Federal disaster Aid To New York For Ice Storm Continues To Climb
ALBANY, N.Y. — In the latest round of announcements, federal disaster aid now tops $2 million for nine New York counties that suffered damages from the December 2008 ice storm.