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Lake Lure is gearing up for major storm recovery with a staggering $31 million loan and a $180 million dam replacement plan on the horizon!

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Lake Lure packet outlined $31M SRF loan LOI, $180M dam estimate and broad FEMA reimbursements
Town staff asked the Lake Lure Town Council to note major storm-recovery and infrastructure items on Nov. 10, 2026, including a $31 million SRF loan Letter of Intent with $6 million in principal forgiveness, an estimated $180 million dam replacement design, and numerous FEMA obligations and grant pursuits for sewer and dam projects.
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November 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Eversource warns that without the right statutory features, their special purpose vehicle may not deliver the anticipated financing benefits, leaving them questioning the effort behind its establishment.

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Eversource tells PURA securitization benefits require statutory features; WACC matters for recovery
Eversource witnesses told PURA that an off‑balance‑sheet SPV without securitization features is unlikely to lower financing costs; they reiterated storm costs must be recoverable and that the utility seeks recovery for prudently incurred financing costs at an appropriate cost of capital.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Eversource Energy is seeking nearly $668 million to cover storm costs, but rising interest rates could hit ratepayers hard—could this be the tipping point for Connecticut consumers?

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PURA holds evidentiary hearing on Eversource proposal to securitize roughly $668 million in storm costs
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority heard sworn testimony from Eversource witnesses about a proposed securitization to recover about $667.9 million of storm costs, details on issuance and annual fees, and procedural safeguards including annual true-ups and trustee-managed accounts.
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October 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Federal Reimbursements Finally Reach Maggie Valley Two Years After Helene wnctimes.com/article/fede... #FEMA #FederalGovernment #HeleneRecovery #MaggieValley #WNC #WNCnews #WncMountains #Asheville #StormRecovery #LocalNews
Federal Reimbursements Finally Reach Maggie Valley Two Years After Helene | WNC Times
Maggie Valley -- October 20, 2026: Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, vital federal disaster funds are finally making their way into Maggie Valley to pay for major pu...
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October 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Tim, the town's FEMA coordinator, reassured the council that while they owe a lot of money for storm recovery, a hefty 75% will be covered by FEMA, with reimbursements expected in just 30 to 60 days.

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Town FEMA coordinator says FEMA will cover 75% of storm costs; reimbursements expected in 30–60 days
Tim, the town's FEMA appointee, told the St John Town Council that FEMA and the State will split storm-recovery costs (approximately 75%/25%), the town hired Del Sol to process claims, and reimbursements should arrive roughly 30–60 days after the 60-day preparation period.
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October 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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News from E+E Leader Storm recovery plans built on the assumption that systems can be trusted after a severe weather event risk missing a critical vulnerability: cyberattack. Federal warnings in… http://dlvr.it/TVwfVt #StormRecovery #CyberSecurity #WeatherEvents #CrisisManagement #Infrastructure
October 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Storm recovery has pushed back the timelines for several key bridge projects in Porter County, with openings now set for mid-October and beyond.

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County presents four bridge projects; some openings delayed by storm recovery
A presenter updated the board on four bridge projects: Bridge 115 delayed by storm cleanup (opening mid‑October target), Bridge 132 estimated opening Oct. 20–23, Division Road (Bridal 1) earliest contract start April 1, 2027 with ~130‑day closure window, and Bridge 66 earliest start April next year; some delays were caused by NIPSCO reallocating crews after storms.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
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Lexington is gearing up for a power boost as the West Lexington substation prepares to return to service, enhancing resilience against future storms!

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Lexington utility board hears TVA transmission-line update; West Lexington substation to be returned to service
Brad (electric staff) told the electric board that TVA’s looped feed project — building a secondary feed via Jacks Creek — will strengthen redundancy after past storm outages; West Lexington substation work was complete and scheduled to be returned to service the next day, with the full loop expected by mid-November.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Taos is easing water restrictions as Well 8 returns to service, but there's still a wait for the repair of Well 5!

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Taos officials direct move from Phase 4 to Phase 3 water restrictions after Well 8 returns to service
Deputy Public Works Utility Director Jovi Hill told the council recent storms and the return of Well 8 increased storage and staff were directed to downgrade mandatory sprinkler bans from Phase 4 to Phase 3 by public service announcement; Well 5 remains offline pending a pump replacement.
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October 16, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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If a hatchling ends up in a bucket, planter, or bin after a storm, keep it calm: lights off, pets away, no handling, call local wildlife help fast. #SeaTurtleCare #HatchlingSafety #WildlifeRescue #CoastalStewardship #MarineConservation #StormRecovery #OceanProtection
October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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FEMA Approves Over $21M for N.C. Recovery: Why ‘Awarded’ Does Not Mean Cash in Hand wnctimes.com/article/fema... #NCNEWS #NorthCarolina #Asheville #FEMA #Helened #StormRecovery #News #WNCnews
FEMA Approves Over $21M for N.C. Recovery: Why ‘Awarded’ Does Not Mean Cash in Hand | WNC Times
WNC News -- September 29. 2026: Federal officials have announced more than $21 million in storm-recovery grants for 29 projects across North Carolina, targeting damage from Hurricane Storm Helene alo...
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September 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Multiple properties in Madeira Beach face hefty fines after repairs were made without permits, raising serious safety concerns.

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Magistrate finds multiple properties carried out post-storm repairs without permits; owners told to obtain permits or face fines
City staff told the magistrate several properties, including 551 Crystal Drive, showed post-storm interior repairs with no permits; magistrate found code violations and gave owners 30 days to comply or face $250/day fines for life-safety concerns.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Hammond just secured a $285,000 interest-free loan to tackle storm recovery, ensuring that vital cleanup efforts won't be stalled!

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Council accepts $285,000 interest-free interim loan from Little Calumet River Basin commission
Resolution 26-R-18 authorizes an intergovernmental agreement to accept an approximately $285,000 interest-free loan from the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission to assist with storm-related cash flow until FEMA and state reimbursements arrive.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Hammond's storm recovery plan unveils a potential 93.75% reimbursement for residents affected by the recent disaster, but navigating the process requires careful documentation and timely action.

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Hammond officials outline FEMA reimbursement process, offer guidance to storm-damaged homeowners
City chief of staff Scott Miller told the council FEMA covers 75% of eligible storm costs and the state agrees to cover 75% of the remaining 25%, leaving roughly a 6.25% local share; officials urged careful documentation and directed residents to FEMA's portal and local staff for follow-up.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Beyond Rebuilding: State Launches Long-Term Plan for WNC's Economic Future wnctimes.com/.../beyond-r.... #helene #StormRecovery #NorthCarolina #WNC #WNCnews #HurricaneHelene #LocalNews #localbusiness #localbusiness #ncnews
September 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Erie City Council has approved a bold $4 million plan to tackle storm recovery, ensuring swift debris removal and restoration of the city's green spaces after a devastating storm.

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Erie council adds emergency hauling contracts, OKs $4 million in storm recovery transfers
After a severe Sept. 2–3 storm that damaged parks and knocked down roughly 10% of Erie’s tree canopy, council added two emergency hauling contracts and voted to move $3 million from the general fund and $1 million from the refuge fund into emergency management lines to pay for debris removal and other recovery costs.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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September 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell and the Kona Low storms in March, flood mitigation and updates on the North-South Collector Road and the use of R-1 recycled wastewater are some of the specific topics that will be covered, Cook said.

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Updates on roads and other Maui County issues at next South Maui Town Hall on Sept. 30
Recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell and the Kona Low storms in March, flood mitigation and updates on the North-South Collector Road and the use of R-1 recycled wastewater are some of the specific topics that will be covered, Cook said.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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AT&T restored 911 routing in central Ohio; separately, Pepco crews continued recovery after storms affected about 76,000 D.C.-area customers. 🚨 #Ohio911 #ATTOutage #Pepco #StormRecovery https://statusisdown.com/central-ohio-911-outage-dc-storm-power-recovery-september-2026/
Central Ohio 911 outage is restored; Pepco recovery continues after 76,000 affected by D.C.-area storms
AT&T restored 911 routing in parts of central Ohio, while Pepco said severe storms affected about 76,000 customers in D.C. and Maryland before restoration reached roughly 90%.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Trump Conditions N.C. Disaster Aid on Senate Outcome, Drawing Sharp Rebuke from Stein Amid Ongoing Helene Recovery wnctimes.com/article/trum... #FEMA #Trump #Helene #HurricaneHelene #StormRecovery #MidTerms #NC #NCNews #WNCnews #Asheville #MichaelWhatley #Republicans #NCSenateRace #Roycooper
Trump Conditions N.C. Disaster Aid on Senate Outcome, Drawing Sharp Rebuke from Stein Amid Ongoing Helene Recovery | WNC Times
Gastonia -- September 17, 2026: In a campaign appearance that injected federal disaster relief squarely into North Carolina’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race, Donald Trump suggested he would withhold fu...
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September 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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A new disaster loan outreach center is now open in Monee to assist those impacted by the recent severe storms—don't miss your chance to get support!

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Village opens SBA disaster loan outreach and continues storm recovery work
Trustee Horn reported an SBA disaster loan outreach center is operating at the Public Works building for residents and businesses affected by July 27 storms; DPW cleanup is largely complete and damage assessments for the Aug. 11 storm are ongoing.
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September 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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City officials are rushing to unveil an emergency homeowner repair program for storm-stricken residents, aiming to provide much-needed relief by the week's end.

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City staff developing emergency homeowner repair program after weekend storm
City staff said they are drafting an emergency homeowner repair program for residents affected by a recent storm (noted primarily in Districts 4, 5 and 1), and plan to present a proposed plan to council by the end of the week using FY26 resources and exploring state and federal assistance.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Buncombe County Seeks Vital Helene Recovery Funds for Key Projects wnctimes.com/article/bunc... #StormRecovery #HeleneRecovery #Asheville #Grants #WNC #WNCnews #LocalNews #WncMountains #BuncombeCounty
Buncombe County Seeks Vital Helene Recovery Funds for Key Projects | WNC Times
Buncombe County Seeks Vital Helene Recovery Funds for Key Projects - Read the latest News news from Greater Asheville Area on WNC Times.
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September 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Predominantly black Community in Gary, Indiana has been w/o power & other essential services as a result of horrible storms.

1st link has Storm Recovery Resources, food distribution dates, etc

www.gary.gov/stormrecovery

2nd link features more info on what to do.

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Storm Recovery & Support
Find storm recovery resources, emergency assistance, community support services, and important updates for residents affected by severe weather in Gary, Indiana.
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August 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power: A young Gary, Indiana, resident and activist is raising questions about the condition… #Infrastructure #StormRecovery #GaryIndiana #CommunityActivism #PowerRestoration
‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power
A young Gary, Indiana, resident and activist is raising questions about the condition of the city’s infrastructure after a devastating storm left… The post ‘What State Was Our Infrastructure In Before the Storm?’: Young Gary Activist Demands Answers After Nearly Two Weeks Without Power appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM