The fire chief proposed an ordinance to charge commercial facilities for repeated non-emergency lift-assist calls when onsite medical staff are available; the measure is framed as a deterrent to preserve emergency resources, with an appeals process planned.

The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 15, Series of 2026, extending a local disaster declaration for the Aspen Acres wildland fire to midnight on July 29, 2026, to keep state and federal resources available; county officials outlined aid eligibility and residents raised concerns about looting, medicine access and animal sheltering.

Ordinance c 36 9 2 2, designed to expand access to cooling, heating and weatherization services and to mobilize resources for renters during emergencies, passed the Spokane City Council unanimously after council members praised stakeholder collaboration.

The Board approved awarding purchase of portable runway-closure markers for the Grants Pass Airport taxiway extension project; Halibrite submitted the lowest bid at $56,691 and the units will remain County emergency equipment after construction. Motion carried 3-0.

Farm Aid hotline operators told Colorado’s Ag Behavioral Health Working Group that the service fields national calls, offers warm transfers to crisis lines, maintains a Farmer Resource Network and Ag Funding Library, and provides $500 emergency grants; presenters shared 2025 and recent monthly call trends.

Councilors voted to place a general-obligation revenue bond for a two‑million gallon water tank (up to $2.5M) on the November ballot and approved ordinance 2026‑7 to call the election; staff noted a $3.75M grant and discussed rebid/resize options to manage costs.

Mayor Chad Frank listed shelters, said Reed Hospital and community groups were supplying cots, food and water, and provided an emergency hotline (866-211-9966) as residents are urged to evacuate before darkness complicates rescues.

County community services staff reported senior day-care rate increases effective July 1, requested volunteers for the YANA check-in program, highlighted a Marshall Pediatrics kids health fair on July 25, and described a new emergency disaster resource center under construction in Cameron Park.

After extensive public comment and a fire-department recommendation, the Riverton City Council adopted Resolution 1560 on July 1, 2026, prohibiting the discharge of consumer fireworks within city limits on July 4 by a 4-3 vote. The move followed concerns about drought, volunteer-maintained fields and public safety.

Fireworks sparked seven fire incidents in Pocatello, prompting neighborhood evacuations and resource strain.

At a Morrow County commissioners meeting, EMA Director Michael Nelson said a storm temporarily left nearly 12,000 people without power at its peak and urged residents to use the 211 non‑emergency resource for assistance; commissioners discussed debris removal, generator fuel and infrastructure checks.

Committee members discussed the looming interruption of SNAP benefits and urged constituent outreach, coordination with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and use of 211 to connect residents to emergency food resources. Council asked staff to share information and requested potential letters to state and federal officials.

United Way seeks community support to raise awareness of 211 helpline for essential resources.

CalFresh staff told the Tulare County Task Force the October federal shutdown caused temporary delays to November benefit issuances; partial benefits were released Nov. 7 and remaining amounts by Nov. 10. The Board of Supervisors approved up to $1,000,000 to assist United Way voucher outreach to people still affected.

Edison encourages residents to update contact information and prepare for potential power outages.

New California law enhances support for relatives in emergency child placements.

After staff review and member questions about funding mixes, the McHenry County Mental Health Board approved $282,450 in mid‑year allocations to local providers (including Thresholds and Turning Point) and left about $78,308 unallocated for potential urgent needs.

Following a presentation by the fire chief citing repeated nonemergency lift-assist calls that tie up ambulance resources, trustees unanimously approved an ordinance that allows education and referrals and cost recovery for excessive recurring nonemergency lift-assist responses.

NCICG plans to apply for a $20K grant to enhance natural hazard mitigation efforts.