Traffic advisory for Cherry Street, Phelps Avenue and Four Mile Lane
Roadway construction is about to begin on Cherry Street, Phelps Avenue and Four Mile Lane. Construction will begin Monday and last into October.
Category Archives: FEMA
Monroe, Nicholas DRCs close; Help still available
Two Disaster Recovery Centers will close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2016, one in Monroe County at the Alderson Senior Center, and the other in Nicholas County at the Birch River Elementary school. But as a survivor of the June storms and floods, you can still get the help you need with just a phone call.
Board revisits tree removal contract amid threat of lawsuit
Jeff Crovitz, director of Calaveras County Public Works, speaks to the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. He said a committee of three all ranked Phillips & Jordan Inc. the best of the four options competing for the hazard tree removal contract.
The Latest: Maryland lieutenant governor gives flood update
Maryland's lieutenant governor says state and federal officials are discussing disaster relief for Ellicott City after severe flash flooding. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford said Monday officials are still assessing the damage so they can give information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Agencies drill to prepare for severe Mohawk River flooding
The exercise continuing Tuesday through Thursday is being run by state emergency management officials. It will involve local, state and federal agencies along with the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
July 29 deadline for some Texas storm victims to seek help
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set a July 29 deadline for some Texas victims of April storms and flooding to seek government help. A statement Friday from Congressman Gene Green says federal relief efforts are meant to assist eligible residents with home repairs and other emergency-related needs.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Clay and Nicholas Counties
Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers in West Virginia have opened in Clay and Nicholas counties to provide recovery assistance to survivors of the June 22 severe storms, floods, mudslides and landslides. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency , various state agencies, and the U.S. Small Business Administration staff the centers, giving survivors a chance to discover what programs are available to help them, and to get their questions answered.
FEMA warns of potential flash floods this weekend
With the potential for severe weather and flash flooding in several Midwestern states - including Franklin County and the surrounding area - over the July 4th holiday weekend, Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to be prepared and stay informed.
Feds add 2 West Virginia counties for flood disaster aid
Federal officials have approved two more West Virginia counties for individual aid after damaging floods killed 23 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Q+A with Emergency Management Institute leader Tony Russell
On Tuesday morning, Emergency Management Institute Superintendent Tony Russell spoke to members of the media about his career with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, his passion for training and how he views disaster preparedness in the 21st century.
Families Continue Storm Cleanup in Granjeno
Families continue to pick up the pieces from last month's storms. Some people are still unable to live in their homes after strong winds blew through.
Victoria County to consider disaster cleanup contract 28 minutes ago…
With hurricane season upon the Crossroads, Victoria County commissioners will consider awarding a disaster and storm recovery monitoring services contract at their Monday meeting. In a letter to county commissioners, Victoria County Emergency Management Coordinator Rick McBrayer recommended approving a disaster and storm monitoring contract Monday, which would allow Victoria County to negotiate associated costs with disaster and storm recovery up front.
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on June 22, 2016, and continuing. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Two dead, 150 homes burned in central California wildfire
A voracious and deadly wildfire in central California has burned 150 homes and the toll may rise, fire officials said Saturday. The tally rose from 80 homes as firefighters began going through neighborhoods to count houses and mobile homes incinerated by the blaze.
newEmergency efforts continue in West Virginia after devastating floods
The West Virginia National Guard has operational areas in Greenbrier, Nicholas and Kanawha counties and is covering eight counties, according to a news release from the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Twenty-three fatalities have been confirmed -- 15 in Greenbrier County, six in Kanawha County, one in Ohio County and one in Jackson County.
Our Views: Famous sinkhole behind ‘Sinkhole-De-Mayo’ on Canal Street a troubling sign
Other little disasters are things like boil-water advisories because of aging pipes, the bumps and potholes, the constant catching-up on repairs and fixes for basic services. The lake-bound lanes of Canal were closed when a partial collapse was discovered in one of the tunnels under the street.
Supes Address Butte Fire-burned Trees, Cannabis EIR
On Tuesday the Calaveras supervisors plan to ink agreements for post Butte Fire tree services and to help grease the skids for permanent cannabis regulations. As part of the county's Butte Fire phase two recovery efforts, the Calaveras County supervisors anticipate signing a $1.2 million professional services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. It is estimated that over 5,800 fire-damaged public hazard trees along Calaveras County roads within the burn scar need to be removed.
President Declares Disaster for Texas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26, 2016, and continuing. The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Travis, Waller, and Washington counties.
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It moves approximately 9,000 structures out of the high-risk flood areas, and 3,500 structures in, which could affect how much property owners will spend on insurance. SARASOTA, Fla - System which is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Florida is generating big storms in the Carribean.
Report: Brevard escapes riskiest rank for storm surge
Report: Brevard escapes riskiest rank for storm surge Other spots in Florida not so lucky. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/1sWkTP6 Rick and Rae Sprole, owners of Sundeck Inn on Fort Myers Beach, walk through flooded waters as they help a customer staying at their inn Aug. 27, 2012.