Severe Weather
United States of America (Update)
On 4 August, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update to the Kentucky flash flood situation. There are now 15 shelters open with 488 occupants throughout the eastern portion of the state. There remain 16 water systems with limited operations, however no system has been reported as inoperable. The limited capacity of these water systems have caused 41,000 residents to be under Boil Water Advisories. In addition, significant damage to the Hazard drinking water supply plant has been reported. FEMA has assisted with humanitarian aid through the delivery of 27 trucks of water, 2 trucks of ready to eat meals; 12 additional trucks of water are expected to be delivered on 4 August. There are 18 total known state road closures, 21 bridges are closed, and repair efforts are focused in Breathitt and Perry counties. The report is available at: FEMA.
Venezuela
On 3 August, the Venezuela Civil Protection Agency reported that due to a tropical wave that impacted the municipality of Lara, 150 people, were affected. The tropical wave produced heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds and at least 46 homes were affected in Bario located in the Agüedo Felipe Alvarado parish of the Iribarren municipality. The Usera and El Toro sectors were also affected with 2 houses and 4 houses affected respectively. The report is available at: Venezuela Civil Protection.
Wildfire
United States of America (Update)
On 4 August, the United States FEMA provided an update to the Miller Road Fire occurring in Wasco, Oregon. The fire has grown exponentially and has now burned 10,500 acres. Due to this sudden growth, the fire is now 0% contained. There are 211 residents under mandatory evacuation orders, 881 houses are threatened, and no houses or structures have been damaged or destroyed to date. According to a media report, the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, California has now burned 58,600 acres and is 10% contained. There have been at least 4 fatalities, surpassing the death toll of California’s 2021 fire season which caused 3 deaths. Heavy rainfall earlier this week aided firefighters and allowed for the establishment of some containment lines. The reports are available at: FEMA and The Mercury News.