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We assessed a small township: power is out, but crews are working. We delivered food to 12 families and are heading to the larger town to assess more damage. www.KevinJJohnston.com

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October 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Community volunteers are stepping up in remarkable ways to support flood survivors, with shelters, cleanup kits, and crucial mental health resources now available.

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Officials describe shelters, volunteer efforts and mental-health resources for flood survivors
Town and county leaders thanked volunteers, described sheltering and distribution plans and highlighted behavioral-health resources for residents coping with the event; churches and nonprofits are organizing cleanup kits and gas cards.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Communities increasingly rely on libraries, schools & places of worship for disaster relief as official aid systems face political barriers. #DisasterRelief
Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach - The Conversation
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November 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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When a hurricane hits, who coordinates the federal response? H.R.152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, is explained in plain English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCp... #Civics #Congress #DisasterRelief #FEMA #119thCongress
Civics Explainers: H.R.152 Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act - 119th Congress 2025
This law, called the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, is all about making it easier for people to get help after a disaster. Basically, the government will do a study to find better ways…
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November 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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We've delivered food to many families and are sorting the remaining groceries before heading to the hardest-hit areas. We'll keep you posted! www.KevinJJohnston.com

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October 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Trump signed Hurricane Isaias disaster relief approval for affected U.S. states, 12 days after the declaration was made. #DisasterRelief
Trump approves Hurricane Isaias disaster relief 12 days after it was made - Florida Phoenix
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October 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Rep. Bill Allen is stepping up to tackle the urgent flooding crisis in Claycomo, pledging support as the village prepares to submit a critical project packet for federal assistance.

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Rep. Bill Allen to help Claycomo assemble packet for federal flood assistance after severe erosion
Representative Bill Allen told the Claycomo Board that federal agencies need a formal project packet to act on Village Creek flooding; the board agreed to assemble the packet within two weeks and named Village Clerk Melody Wymore as primary point of contact. A 4-inch gas main exposed in the creek was flagged as a safety concern.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Virginia's flood relief efforts reveal critical funding limits and innovative mitigation strategies—are we doing enough to protect our communities?

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VDEM outlines flood-relief grants, monitoring network and limits of assistance
Virginia Department of Emergency Management staff briefed the joint subcommittee on the Commonwealth's disaster-relief process, grant programs VDEM administers, recent mitigation outcomes and the river-and-stream gauge network that feeds National Weather Service alerts.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Milton's council just passed a groundbreaking emergency ordinance allowing RVs and trailers on storm-damaged properties for up to 36 months—bringing hope and relief to affected residents!

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Milton council adopts emergency ordinance to allow RVs on storm-damaged lots, suspend generator noise limits
The City of Milton approved an emergency ordinance allowing temporarily-placed RVs and trailers on properties with storm-damaged dwellings for up to 36 months and suspending local generator noise limits during that use; council voted unanimously.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Uvalde County has officially awarded FEMA 4935DR-TX administrative services to Carl Ester's company, highlighting the competitive bidding process and FEMA's stringent payment structure.

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Court approves awarding FEMA 4935DR-TX pre/post funding services to Carl Ester's company
After reviewing four bids for FEMA 4935DR-TX administration services, the court moved to award the work to Carl Ester's company, noting FEMA'provided disbursement rules and equal consideration across bidders.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Washington's Building Code Council has declared an emergency to ease rebuilding after devastating wildfires, allowing local jurisdictions to choose between previous energy codes or targeted credit reductions for disaster repairs.

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Council declares emergency finding, directs staff to file energy-code emergency rule for wildfire rebuild relief
After extended debate over insurance impacts and choice of approaches, the council declared an emergency finding tied to the governor’s proclamation and directed staff to file emergency amendments to the 2021 energy code that would allow either limited local rollback to previous editions or targeted point reductions for disaster rebuilds.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Orland Park is poised for growth with a strong financial outlook, but recent tornadoes have left the village grappling with significant cleanup costs and a wait for federal relief.

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Village official outlines Orland Park's development, parks and fiscal outlook
A village official delivered a wide-ranging update on Orland Park’s growth strategy, reporting strong 2026 fund balances, recent tornado cleanup costs, plans for parks and major commercial and medical projects, and a villagewide traffic study to address growing congestion.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Fayette County residents have access to low-interest disaster loans starting at just 3% following the recent storm damage—don't miss out on this crucial assistance!

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SBA official briefs commission on low‑interest disaster loans available to Fayette County residents and businesses
A representative from the Small Business Assembly said Fayette County is one of three primary counties in the presidential disaster declaration for Aug. 18 storm damage and described a low‑interest (starting at 3%) loan program for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits with applications at sba.gov/disaster.
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October 31, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Officials warn that damage estimates for our community could soar between $80 million and $90 million as they push for a federal disaster declaration.

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Officials provide preliminary $80M–$90M damage estimate as they seek federal disaster declaration
County and town staff said initial, rough estimates place combined public infrastructure damage in the high tens of millions and described packaging preliminary damage assessments for a state request that could support a federal major-disaster declaration.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Rancho Palos Verdes just secured a staggering $70 million to buy out landslide-affected homes and transform those areas into permanent green spaces!

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Rancho Palos Verdes wins roughly $70 million in grants for landslide buyouts
Mayor Paul Veil announced FEMA approval of a $54 million buyout grant plus earlier county and state awards, a package that will cover about 27 red‑tagged homes and convert bought properties to permanent green space; the city will continue to seek further funding.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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FEMA funds for floodproofing in Hardwick are still pending, but weekly meetings are paving the way for crucial reimbursements.

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Officials say FEMA reimbursement could cover floodproofing but funds are not yet obligated
Town staff said they meet weekly with FEMA and are working on phase 2 environmental testing and floodproofing analysis; any FEMA reimbursements would be subject to obligation and scope approvals before being available to offset costs.
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October 27, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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FEMA is set to scale back state disaster relief aid. New York could lose billions in federal funding under the proposed changes. #DisasterRelief
FEMA soon won’t help states with disaster relief — for NY, that means a loss of billions - Brooklyn Eagle
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October 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Mayor Lanier calls for support as San Juan County faces the aftermath of devastating weekend flooding, praising the heroic efforts of first responders and volunteers that saved lives and critical infrastructure.

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Aztec leaders praise staff and volunteers after weekend flooding
Commissioners opened the meeting with an invocation for flood‑affected families and spent time thanking city staff, neighboring jurisdictions and residents for emergency response efforts that prevented system failures and deaths in San Juan County.
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October 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Richland County is on the brink of reallocating vital disaster funds from 2015 to enhance public safety with new generators and stormwater improvements.

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County seeks council approval to reprogram 2015 HUD disaster funds for generators and stormwater work
Director Sarah Harris told the committee the county seeks to reprogram legacy HUD disaster funds from 2015 (Hurricane Joaquin) to cover three large generators for the sheriff, EMS and ESD and a stormwater improvement project tied to the stormwater permit work; the committee approved forwarding the item to council.
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October 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Cook County is stepping up to support storm-affected families with a new $15 million relief program, providing up to $2,000 for those in need after the federal government turned them away.

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Cook County to launch $15M resident storm relief after FEMA denial; applications, outreach to start in December
Lanetta Haines Turner said the county will launch a $15,000,000 resident storm relief program providing up to $2,000 per eligible household after FEMA denied federal assistance; Alex Joves, Executive Director of EMRS, said program launch and commissioner briefings are planned for early December.
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October 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Mexico Beach's pier project just saw a staggering $1.75 million increase due to federal shutdown delays and rising costs—will FEMA funds be redirected to cover the overrun?

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Mexico Beach considers $1.75M pier change order, proposes redirecting FEMA funds
City staff told council that pier contractor pricing rose and the contract total increased from a base bid of $8,516,819 to $10,304,245.44; staff proposed redirecting roughly $1.8M in FEMA '4 28' funds from police and fire projects to cover the $1.75M change order.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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October 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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October 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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The shaking has stopped for now, but thousands of families still face uncertainty over when they can safely return home

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October 25, 2026 at 03:10PM
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Brown County is gearing up for a major $18.2 million storm damage project as FEMA's project manager prepares to visit next week to assess the situation.

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County staff say FEMA project manager will visit as $18.2 million storm case moves to state review
Brown County roads staff told commissioners that FEMA has released a roughly $18.2 million damage estimate to the state and that a state project manager is expected to visit next week to review damage and scope, with county crews flagging additional sites as they work.
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October 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM