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San Miguel County's emergency-management team is gearing up to update its vital all-hazards mitigation plan, a move that could unlock crucial federal funding for disaster preparedness!

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County emergency manager outlines timeline to update FEMA‑eligible all‑hazards mitigation plan
Shannon Armstrong said the county will begin work in early 2027 on an updated all‑hazards mitigation plan due April 14, 2028, and warned the county must document municipality participation to keep eligibility for FEMA mitigation funding.
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November 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Northglenn is taking proactive steps to safeguard its community by joining Thornton and Federal Heights in a crucial 2028 natural hazard mitigation plan!

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Northglenn joins Thornton and Federal Heights on hazard plan
The council unanimously approved a joint 2028 natural hazard mitigation plan with Thornton and Federal Heights. Northglenn's share of the project cost is estimated at about $11,400.
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November 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Spokane is gearing up for a major wildfire mitigation push with a new 70-page plan and a potential $5 million grant on the horizon!

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City reworks Community Wildfire Protection Plan to chase federal mitigation grants
Assistant chief described a new 70‑plus page Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) required to apply for federal mitigation dollars; the city reported ~2,100 acres of fuel reduction work and expects to seek a five‑plus‑million‑dollar grant to continue mitigation in identified high‑risk areas.
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November 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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St. James Parish is on the brink of securing vital FEMA funding by adopting its comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026—find out what’s at stake!

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St. James Parish adoption of 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan on Oct. 21 agenda as prerequisite for FEMA funding
The council was asked to adopt the St. James Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026, a DMA-compliant multi-hazard mitigation plan that the packet said must be adopted before the parish could be considered for several FEMA funding programs including Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance.
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October 25, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Lyon County's latest hazard mitigation report reveals staggering planning estimates of up to $56.64 million for drainage improvements—are we ready to tackle these challenges?

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Multi-million-dollar drainage and fuels projects listed in Lyon County's 2026 mitigation progress report on Oct. 21 agenda
The LEPC was asked Oct. 21, 2026 to adopt the 2026 Annual Progress Report for the Lyon Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The report lists planning estimates for major drainage projects (as much as $56.64 million for North Dayton) and ongoing fuel-reduction work among dozens of mitigation actions.
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October 25, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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FEMA ran a $700 million disaster mitigation grant program inside a digital sandbox. Then it killed the sandbox. Grantees were left mid-project with no system to complete their applications. A DHS OIG and GAO both noticed. #FEMA #DisasterMitigation #GovernmentAccountability #BRIC #InspectorGeneral
Four Grants, Seven Hundred Million Dollars, and a Sandbox That No Longer Exists
FEMA selected about $715 million in flood mitigation grants and had awarded four of them by August 2025. A new DHS OIG audit also found FEMA GO vulnerabilities, and FEMA says the test environment no longer exists.
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October 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Trail planning isn't just about recreation; it's a crucial strategy for disaster mitigation that can save lives and secure funding!

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MAG presenter: design trails to double as disaster‑mitigation infrastructure
Shauna Meachem of Mountainland Association of Governments argued that trail projects can serve mitigation goals — for firebreaks, stormwater bioswales and canal piping — and that including mitigation concepts in planning makes projects more competitive for FEMA and other grants.
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October 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Kirklin has taken a crucial step to secure federal disaster funding by adopting a multi-hazard mitigation plan that keeps the town eligible for FEMA assistance.

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Kirklin approves multi‑hazard mitigation plan to preserve eligibility for FEMA funds
Council approved resolution 2026‑10‑2, endorsing the countywide multi‑hazard mitigation plan; staff and council stated passing the resolution keeps the town eligible for FEMA funding after disasters.
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October 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Lake County's Water Resources director reveals crucial insights on flood insurance and ongoing projects aimed at protecting residents from future floods.

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Lake County Water Resources details NFIP role, Clover Creek diversion work and drainage guidance
The county's Water Resources director described Lake County's NFIP participation, urged residents to check FEMA flood zones and flood insurance, and outlined near-term work at the Clover Creek Diversion Channel plus longer-term Middle Creek restoration.
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October 18, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Lincoln County is taking proactive steps to safeguard its communities by updating a crucial pre-disaster mitigation plan, paving the way for local funding opportunities.

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Commission authorizes emergency manager to sign agreement for county mitigation plan
Lincoln County commissioners authorized the emergency manager to execute a subrecipient agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety to update a joint pre-disaster mitigation plan, enabling local governments and nonprofits to seek project funding; the plan is prepared by CCOG and will be reviewed by state and FEMA Region 8.
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October 14, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Lincoln County is gearing up to tackle disaster risks head-on by teaming up with Minnehaha County for a comprehensive pre-disaster mitigation plan!

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Commission OKs emergency manager’s signing of pre‑disaster mitigation subrecipient agreement
The Lincoln County Commission authorized the emergency manager to sign a subrecipient agreement with the State of South Dakota for a joint pre‑disaster mitigation plan with Minnehaha County; CCOG will prepare the plan and FEMA Region 8 will review it, with an expected completion by 2029.
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October 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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@refwd.bsky.social and Vissering Group are excited to announce our partnership re-imagining the future of disaster mitigation and recovery, using agentic AI to assist municipalities identify resilience actions to reduce the impacts of future disasters. #aiforresilience #disastermitigation
October 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Baldwin Park is gearing up for El Niño with a robust storm-readiness plan that prioritizes safety and coordination among city departments!

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Baldwin Park rolls out citywide El Niño storm-readiness plan
City staff presented a coordinated, four-level storm-readiness plan and an updated local hazard mitigation plan that staff say will improve coordination, communications and eligibility for FEMA mitigation funding; council directed staff to return with cost and staffing options.
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October 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The district is racing against the clock to secure up to 75% FEMA reimbursements for the substantial cleanup costs from April's flooding, with final figures and mitigation plans in the works.

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District continues FEMA application work after April flooding; cleanup costs and mitigation included
District staff said they continue weekly FEMA coordination to pursue reimbursement for emergency protective measures and build‑back; staff said emergency cleanup costs were substantial (discussed at roughly $800–900k) and that FEMA reimbursements can cover up to 75% of eligible costs.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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More affordable streamgages are becoming available. While they still aren't cheap perse, their benefits to communities can be immensely worth the cost if floodwaters rise.

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As flooding gets more frequent in central Appalachia, streamgages could offer advance warning
As extreme weather becomes more common because of climate change, scientists say streamgages could help communities prepare for future floods.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Custer County is taking bold steps to safeguard homes from wildfires by applying for a $900,000 grant aimed at reducing fire risks along evacuation routes!

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Custer County votes to apply for state disaster‑mitigation grant to fund fuels reduction
Commissioners authorized staff to submit a Colorado Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise Grant application (up to $900,000) to fund home‑ignition‑zone and full‑property fuels treatments along evacuation routes; presenters emphasized the scale of need and timelines for state and federal programs.
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August 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Sonoma County needed a strong application for FEMA funding of nature-based wildfire mitigation. We translated ecological and risk‑reduction outcomes to economic terms, helping them to secure $37M in FEMA funding, announced by President Biden in 2021. #disastermitigation

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Earth Economics | Redefining Disaster Mitigation with FEMA
For over a dozen years, Earth Economics has played a unique role in helping the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) better account for the value of nature in disaster mitigation. Our work has shaped national policy and tools and helped communities secure FEMA funding for nature‑based resilien
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July 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Exciting developments are on the horizon in Port Orange, with potential Riverwalk deals and a crucial FEMA home-elevation program set to transform our community!

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City staff brief council on Riverwalk, Cambridge pump station bids and FEMA home‑elevation program
Assistant City Manager Finley updated council on Riverwalk negotiations, Cambridge pump station bid timeline (questions posted; bids due May 15), and a FEMA program moving 14 houses to the next stage (13 elevations, one mobile‑home demo/replacement) that requires homeowners to pay 25% up front with FEMA reimbursing 75% after project completion.
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May 7, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Stantec's latest vulnerability assessment reveals critical flood hotspots in Opelika and outlines potential adaptation strategies that could secure future funding for the city.

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Stantec briefs commission on vulnerability assessment, urges focus-area adaptations and grant pursuit
Stantec presented a draft vulnerability assessment under the Resilient Florida grant, identified hotspots of flood-vulnerable city assets, and recommended conceptual adaptation projects and adding flagged assets to Miami-Dade's mitigation strategy to pursue hazard mitigation funding.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Florida's coral reefs have officially been recognized as "critical natural infrastructure," paving the way for enhanced protection and federal support in the fight against climate change.

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Senate committee adopts amendment recognizing coral reefs as "critical natural infrastructure" and advances SB 1422
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1422 that designates Florida coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, emphasizes FEMA's role in restoration, and reported the committee substitute favorably after a brief hearing and a support waiver from Audubon Florida.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Florida's Elevate Florida initiative is transforming how homeowners tackle flood risks, with over 12,000 applications already submitted for federally funded mitigation projects!

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Division of Emergency Management outlines Elevate Florida mitigation program; reports 12,000 applications
Director Kevin Guthrie told the committee Elevate Florida is a FEMA-funded mitigation initiative that lets homeowners apply directly to the state for elevation and reconstruction projects. He said the program has drawn more than 12,000 applications, prioritized about 1,500, placed roughly 500 on a wait list and submitted 305 projects to FEMA for a
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Fort Myers City Council is caught between a long-term plan with the Army Corps of Engineers and an immediate FEMA grant for downtown resilience—what will they choose?

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Council weighs Army Corps CAP‑103 feasibility study and FEMA downtown resiliency grant; staff sees tradeoffs
Staff outlined two shoreline resilience tracks: a Corps of Engineers CAP‑103 feasibility study with a $450,000 city match and a FEMA‑funded downtown seawall/resiliency project already awarded with a $907,000 local match covered by hurricane funds; councilors favored pursuing the FEMA project now and asked whether both efforts could proceed in a ph(
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October 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Florida just launched the groundbreaking "Elevate Florida" program, set to revolutionize home safety against flooding with $2.5 billion in federal funding!

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Florida unveils $400M Elevate Florida program to combat flooding and enhance resilience
Florida launches Elevate Florida to fund home elevations and reduce flood vulnerability promptly.
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February 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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A low-temperature strategy inspired by #Toothfish #AntifreezeProteins enables the fabrication of Al-HGF1/F2 #Hydrogel with enhanced mechanical strength for real-time #RainfallSensing and potential #DisasterMitigation applications. #Sensors

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