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Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (281+ words) SEATTLE - The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4, 000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025. By the end of December, National Guard…...
Mississippi governor approves revolving loan program for January winter storm recovery
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (34+ words) WTVA Gov. Tate Reeves approved a revolving loan program that will help cities and counties affected by January's winter storm. Watch WTVA 9 News...
Governor approves second disaster loan program for cities, counties effected by winter storm
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (228+ words) Governor Tate Reeves (R) has signed legislation into law creating the "Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program" after lawmakers made adjustments to the measure following a veto of an earlier attempt at establishing the program last month. The disaster assistance…...
Gov. Henry Mc Master's federal major disaster declaration approved by president
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (141+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WOLO)" Governor Henry Mc Master says his'February 24, 2026, request for a Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Donald J. Trump. courtesy SC Governor's office Gov. Mc Master submitted the request in response to the'January severe winter storm. The Federal Emergency…...
About 1, 000 Norfolk homes are eligible for floodproofing. Here's how to see if you qualify.
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (353+ words) NORFOLK " Beyond the miles of floodwalls, levees, pump stations and other structures being built as part of the city's $6. 1 billion flooding mitigation project, about 1, 000 residences are eligible to be strengthened against flooding. Called the nonstructural program, the initiative plans to…...
President Trump approves disaster declaration for Idaho and Washington
32+ min ago (96+ words) For Idaho, it's for the windstorm back in December, and for Washington, it's for severe storms, strong winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides in December. For Idaho, it's for the windstorm back in December, and for Washington, it's for severe storms,…...
Charleston to approve millions in flood mitigation; how to weigh in on Mount Pleasant's budget
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (961+ words) Downtown Charleston's medical district frequently floods. A seasonal high tide hit after rush hour Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, filling low spots on Ashley Avenue with more than a foot of water. CHARLESTON " Anyone who lives, works or plays in Charleston is familiar…...
IRS gives storm-affected residents, businesses extension on taxes
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (176+ words) The IRS has approved Gov. Josh Green's request for federal tax relief for Hawaii residents and businesses affected by the kona low storms that began March 10. Residents and business owners now have until July 8, 2026, to file federal tax returns and…...
Cd'A Council to consider hazard mitigation plan
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (388+ words) COEUR d'ALENE " The city council will decide on Tuesday whether to approve the 2026 Kootenai County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. All-hazard mitigation planning occurs every five years and was last done in 2020. Such planning reduces risks from hazards and serves as…...
FEMA will resume major grant program after yearlong hiatus, following a court order
2+ week, 4+ day ago (665+ words) FEMA will make $1 billion available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helps states, local governments, territories and tribes take on preparedness projects to harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. "When done correctly, mitigation…...