KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 (Bernama) — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is drawing on its experience in handling the massive 2014 floods to strengthen its preparedness for potential extreme disasters in the state, said its director, Farhan Sufyan Borhan. He said the extraordinary scale of the 2014 floods, which affected vast areas of the state, posed significant challenges to rescue operations. “Despite having a service continuity plan to ensure fire stations remain operational even when flooded, the scale of the 2014 disaster exceeded the state’s capacity to respond using its own resources. “At the time, we […]

Cal Fire and local departments told the joint meeting that reduced off-season staffing, damaged roads and limited mutual aid would force prioritization of life-safety calls, use of drafting sites and use of folding tanks and water tenders for firefighting.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is enhancing its preparedness for the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon season, focusing on early planning, resource coordination and operational readiness. In a statement today, PETRA said preparations for the Northeast Monsoon, which began on Oct 27 and is expected to last until March 2027, are being coordinated through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to ensure effective and comprehensive flood risk management. The ministry said the DID National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) issued 103 bulletins, comprising 64 early flood forecast bulletins and 39 flood […]

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During a 28-minute emergency meeting Oct. 23, 2026, the Cibola County Commission approved the meeting agenda and a countywide emergency declaration for flooding on Oct. 22–23, 2026; both motions passed 4-0 and the meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m.

The St. Louis City Public Safety Committee voted to give a due-pass recommendation to Board Bill 103, a mutual aid agreement enabling resource sharing with the county during major incidents; administration witnesses told the committee the arrangement aligns with FEMA guidance.

PETALING JAYA, Oct 29 — Malaysia has introduced a specialised Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle designed to accelerate the collection and delivery of critical geographical information during disasters, emergencies and security operations. The pilot project, developed by the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) in collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), …

After convening an evaluation committee, the court awarded the administrative services contract for the GLO Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program to GrantWorks and awarded engineering/architectural services to LJA Engineering, approving both by voice vote.

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Monterey County Water Resources Agency said San Antonio and Nacimiento reservoirs have spare capacity entering the wet season, introduced a flood inundation mapper for the Salinas Valley, and described procurement of portable storm monitoring stations for burn‑scar locations.

The agenda asked the Upshur County Commission to authorize the Commission President to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Buckhannon on debris management, temporary debris storage and reduction site operations, and cost allocation for the July 21, 2026 severe weather and flooding event; supporting materials were cited on pages 6–13.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) — The baseline study on the proposed Disaster Risk Reduction Act, following the proposal for the National Disaster Management Bill, is expected to be completed within 12 months. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said that the findings and recommendations of the study, conducted by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), would be reviewed and coordinated with the relevant ministries and agencies before the proposed policy and legislation were finalised. “At present, a specific timeline for the tabling of the National Disaster Management Bill in the Dewan Rakyat has yet to be […]

After a WSP presentation, the council approved an ordinance update to align town floodplain rules with FEMA's new FIRM maps, which increase Cutler Bay's special flood hazard area acreage and add roughly 2,639 buildings to the SFHA; the changes are tied to a Letter of Final Determination dated 08/19/2026.

Council unanimously ratified a monitoring agreement so Tetra Tech can document storm-debris collection by contractor DRC Emergency Services, a step the city says is needed to meet FEMA reimbursement requirements.

Mayor and city staff thanked first responders and volunteers for the response to the Norte Fire; City Manager Ben Siegel outlined immediate erosion‑control and homeowner outreach steps and the council unanimously ratified a local emergency proclamation to aid potential reimbursement and response efforts.

IPOH, Oct 18 (Bernama) — A total of 156 flood victims from 50 families are seeking shelter at relief centres (PPS) in the Larut, Matang and Selama district as of 8 pm today. In a statement, the Perak State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said 100 victims from 29 families were housed at the PPS at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Matang Gelugor, up from 90 victims from 27 families recorded at 4 pm. The centre was opened to accommodate residents affected by flooding in Kampung Matang Pasir and Kampung Matang Gelugor. Meanwhile, 56 victims from 21 families remain at the PPS at […]

The Commissioners Court approved a $37,897 incentive fee to Oakview Group for fairgrounds management, conditionally selected Crowder Gulf LLC for disaster debris services, and approved a 45‑day time extension for the Packery Channel Habitat project.

Township Manager Mike Laffey told council the recent nor'easter produced severe flooding — among the worst since Hurricane Sandy — closing at least a dozen bayfront beach paths; DEP officials visited to assess private-property flooding and beach/dune impacts and staff will send guidance to affected homeowners.