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BVR 101:

After a disaster, building value can directly affect how a property is evaluated under substantial-damage rules.

If the value being used is outdated or too low, the damage percentage can look much worse on paper than it actually is.

That’s where Building Value Reassessment comes in.

The goal isn’t to inflate a number. It’s to make sure the value used in the calculation is accurate, supportable, and reflective of the structure before the disaster.

That can make a real difference in how much repair cost a homeowner can absorb before crossing the substantial-damage threshold.

I’ll be breaking down the BVR process, documentation, property data, and common misconceptions each week.

#NFIP #FloodplainManagement #SubstantialDamage #FloodInsurance #FloodRecovery

[Paper Parrot @Puppieslover]

This is Jasper. Recently rescued and moved to a snowy state, he's discovering snow for the very first time. Zoomies went supersonic. The purest, most wholesome joy imaginable. would rescue instantly
https://t.co/KyQxA7LYSM

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Every winter event is a stress test.

The real question isn’t “Did the storm hit?”
It’s “How fast did systems adapt?”
Response speed, communication clarity, and restoration sequencing matter more than headlines.

#PublicSafety #GridResilience #DisasterResponse

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🌀 After a historically late start things look like they're picking up for 98L in the Caribbean.
Forecasting matters. Preparedness saves lives.
#HurricaneSeason #DisasterPreparedness

[Global Empowerment Mission @GEMmissions]

A historic disaster is unfolding across Alaska’s remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta — one of the most destructive events since the great 1964 Alaska Earthquake.

Over 1,500 residents have been displaced from the villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok after #TyphoonHalong unleashed devastating winds and floods that tore through homes, destroyed infrastructure, and shattered entire communities.

This Tuesday, #GEM response teams will be on the ground, meeting with tribal leadership and local officials to ensure that sheltering strategies are executed with urgency, cultural respect, and precision.

In partnership with Roger May, GEM is converting fishery housing into longer-term living solutions for displaced individuals and families — a crucial step as temperatures drop and the Arctic winter approaches.

Through our Tribal Impact Program, now in its third year, GEM has worked hand in hand with Native nations across the U.S. — and the Yup’ik people have been central to that mission. Traditional ways of life and cultural infrastructure have been deeply disrupted.

Current assessments reveal staggering destruction:
• In #Kipnuk, nearly 90% of homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
• In #Kwigillingok, more than one-third of residences have been lost.

In response, GEM USA West is deploying a comprehensive relief mission including:
• Emergency supplies and temporary shelter units.
• Coordination with tribal governments, #Alaska state agencies, and federal partners.
• Long-term recovery planning for resilient, culturally sensitive rebuilding.
• Specialized logistics operations to reach the isolated Delta by air and sea.

GEM remains steadfast in our commitment to empower and uplift tribal communities — ensuring that every response honors heritage, restores dignity, and rebuilds lives stronger than before.

To learn more about this mission, visit https://t.co/mWdntOwmKa or donate: https://t.co/aD0WpuS4iA

📸: Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | AP | Alaska National Guard by Sgt. Joseph Moon

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Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon has now scorched 112,000+ acres, destroying 50+ structures. With 100°F+ temps and high winds, containment remains at just 8%. North Rim is closed for the season.
#DragonBravo #GrandCanyon #Wildfire2025 #ArizonaFires

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#HoustonStorms #TXwx #PowerOutage

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Severe thunderstorms ripped through the Houston area on May 27, with winds over 70 mph

160,000 without power

Major damage to homes and infrastructure

Crews working are to restore service

Residents in Baton Rouge and New Orleans are urged to remain aware

#TXwx #PowerOutage

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A GoFundMe has been created for the family of Gabriel Andrews, the 9-year-old tragically lost in Frankfort, KY.

If you’re able, please support or share:
🔗 https://t.co/Sbf0JXBwqA
#GabrielAndrews #Frankfort #Kentucky #CommunitySupport

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We’ll be monitoring community and local channels closely for any verified GoFundMe or support efforts for Gabriel Andrews’ family.

If one is established, we’ll share it to help amplify support. No family should navigate grief alone.
#Frankfort #GabrielAndrews #CommunitySupport

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Our hearts are with the family of Gabriel Andrews, the 9-year-old tragically lost in Frankfort, KY.

There are no words for a loss this deep. We stand in quiet solidarity with his loved ones and the community that mourns him.

#Frankfort #GabrielAndrews #GEMS #InMemoriam

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FEMA has paused its flagship BRIC program, once distributing over 5B to strengthen disaster resilience

The shift continues as FEMA grapples with a 2.5B deficit in its disaster fund, after 90+ major disasters in 2024 alone

Resilience funding may change, but the need hasn't
#FEMA

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#WildfirePreparedness #EmergencyManagement #GEMS #LAfirestorm

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Missouri has requested a federal disaster declaration following the deadly March 14–15 storms

25 counties are seeking Individual Assistance
20 counties need Public Assistance
Estimated damage: $26.9 million

Communities are still rebuilding.
#DisasterRecovery #MissouriStorms

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Today, we stand in solemn solidarity with the U.S. Army—honoring the 3 fallen soldiers of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.

The tragedy in Lithuania reminds us of the risks, even in training.

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNato
#ArmyStrong #HonorTheFallen

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The Silver Fire near Bishop, CA at 0% contained has burned over 1,000 acres.

Evacuation orders are active for Laws, Chalfant, and White Mountain Estates
High winds continue to challenge suppression efforts.

#Wildfire #FEMA #CAfires #GEMS

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Over 4,300 acres burned in NC this month — on top of unrepaired damage from last year’s hurricanes.
Containment efforts continue, but communities are stretched thin.
Recovery isn’t a single event. It’s layered. It’s urgent.
#NCRecovery #Containment #DisasterRelief #GEMS #FEMA