International Maritime Organization’s Post

...HELENE MAKES LANDFALL IN THE FLORIDA BIG BEND... Based on NWS Doppler radar data, the eye of Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region at about 11:10 PM EDT (0310 UTC) just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. This is about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida. Based on data from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, the maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 140 mph and the minimum central pressure is 938 mb.

**Hurricane Francine Update** Hurricane Francine has made landfall earlier than anticipated along the Central Coast of Louisiana, bringing sustained winds of 100 mph. It has reached land as a Category 2 hurricane and is projected to move inland on a northeast trajectory between the harbors of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. **Industry Updates:** **U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:** The Corps is coordinating arrangements to deploy personnel to assess conditions at Southwest Pass and Venice tomorrow, contingent upon safety assessments. **U.S. Coast Guard:** Current Port Condition: Zulu. Vessel movements are currently prohibited on the Mississippi River from the Sea Buoy to Mile 303. Efforts are underway to strategize the reopening of the river as soon as weather conditions permit. **Pilot Associations:** Pilots are on standby and prepared to commence vessel movements once conditions improve. Although it is still early, we remain optimistic that the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) will reopen to vessel navigation and resume vessel cargo operations by Friday, September 13, 2024, at the latest.

Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and NOAA 'Hurricane Hunters.' 👉 https://loom.ly/l2-PwQw

AR-MEDCOM military and Civilian personnel unable to reach their chain of command: Use this channel to reach your unit. From the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center: 11 Sep 2024 - 18:00 UTC ...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS NOW REACHING THE LOUISIANA COAST... ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS... As of 1:00 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 the center of Francine was located near 28.6, -92.1 with movement NE at 16 mph. The minimum central pressure was 976 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph.

‼️IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CCoE COMMAND TEAM REGARDING HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORTS‼️ Tune in daily at 11 a.m. for video updates by CCoE and Fort Eisenhower Commanding General, Major General Ryan Janovic and Command Sergeant Major Michael Starrett on the progress being made at Fort Eisenhower, post-hurricane. #FortEisenhower #hurricanehelene24 #EmergencyResponse #ArmyEmergencyRelief

The 2024 Hurricane Season begins with a new strategy for disaster responses. AFIMSC Task Force Agile Mission Support (TFAMS) held its first meeting at Tyndall AFB to discuss rapid recovery from natural and man-made disasters. Lessons from past events like Hurricane Michael and floods at Offutt AFB were shared. The goal is to have a coordinated plan for response operations at Air Force installations. During tabletop discussions 27 representatives from AFIMSC, PSUs and AF Component to Combatant Commands worked together to plan response operations involving a tornado scenario at Wright-Patterson AFB and a man-made disaster that commenced a wave of refugees in Europe. #BattleReadyBuiltRight #DAFStrong #IAMIMSC #CEAirmen.

#Stadiums and arenas have long served as vital locations for #community #reliefandrecovery efforts during natural disasters like #hurricanes and #earthquakes, as well as human-made crises such as #terrorism and health emergencies like the #pandemic. A new #partnership between FEMA and the National Football League (NFL) introduces a #preparedness and #planning program designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these venues in future response efforts. Involvement in the program allows for a stadium to be designated as a "Mission Ready Venue." Important work by #FEMA, #NFL, and everyone contributing insight to this project. And another example of the #socialimpact and #communitybenefits of #SportsInCities.

Good use of our science dollars - forecasting where and how much water atmospheric rivers will be bringing to the Pacific coast. This gives info needed to do Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO). Check out the post by Adam Hutchinson of OCWD and the interesting video. #water #sustainability #environment

When we talk about #familyreadiness for #militaryfamilies, it’s important to include more than #qualityoflife conversations, we must also include contingency plans for emergencies and crises. According to K.C. Erredge, “military families should always be ready for crisis and know how to engage officially should an emergency arise.” As we prepare for another possible hurricane landfall along the Gulf Coast that might impact #militaryfamilies, K.C.’s tips are a great review for how family readiness plays out in an everyday crisis. You can read her recommendations and more expert insights in Air & Space Forces Association’s newest publication, ENGAGE. https://lnkd.in/e29qtr8u