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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Emergency declaration extends for Pleasant Farms
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett has asked for a 14-day extension on the Emergency Declaration, after storms brought damage to the Pleasant Farms community. City officials and volunteers have been working hard helping clean up the small community of Pleasant Farms. The extreme weather storms hit Pleasant Farms on June 3rd. The National Weather Services says this damage was caused by high winds. Now the County leaders are looking for more time and resources to help clean up this small community. 'The reason we did that is because we have had 51 landowners who have come to us,' Judge Fawcett said. 'Who has asked public works and the environment and everybody else to help.' County officials and the Red Cross have been on the ground in Pleasant Farms helping with the clean-up. A total of 51 people were affected. 'We have accomplished 27 of those in total 51. We anticipate seven more will be done today,' Judge Fawcett said. 'So that will leave us at about 34 completed out of the 51. The remaining 17 will have the two-week additional time frame to accomplish all of those.' Judge Fawcett said, there's still a lot of work left to do. 'There's a lot of property damage and we show up in people's darkest hours and provides some level of relief,' Judge Fawcett said. 'We aren't here to solve all of their problems. We can't do that. But to solve some of their problems that we have the ability to do so, I think it is a proud thing for our community.' If you are a Resident living in Pleasant Farms still needing assistance. You can go to the South Ector Volunteer Fire Department to ask for help located at 4454 W Apple Street, Odessa, Texas, 79766. You can also call Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for assistance. If you need to speak to Public Works call (432)381-0098 and push 0. If you are looking to help residents who were impacted, you can also donate to Red Cross and drop items off at the South Ector Volunteer Fire Department as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From 'Start-Up' to 'Delusion': Suzy and Kim Seon Ho reunite for 2026 K-drama mystery thriller
Reuniting for the first time since their hit 2020 drama Start-Up, Suzy and Kim Seon Ho's highly anticipated K-drama Delusion has officially confirmed its release timeline. On May 23, Disney+ Korea made the announcement at an open house event at the Walt Disney Company Korea headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul. Delusion is slated to premiere in 2026 and filming for the same began in early 2025, with full-scale production scheduled between March and May. The 10-episode series will stream exclusively on Disney+ upon release. Casting changes The lead roles were initially offered to Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee, but both actors withdrew from the project following their breakup in March 2024. Soon after, Suzy and Kim Seon Ho were cast for this role. About 'Delusion' The story is a mystery thriller with fantasy and romance elements and is based on the popular webtoon by Hongjacga. Set in 1935 Gyeongseong (modern-day Seoul), the story follows Yun Yi-ho (played by Kim Seon Ho), a struggling artist commissioned to paint Song Jeong-hwa (played by Suzy), the mysterious owner of the Nammoon Hotel — who is secretly a vampire. As the portrait progresses, Yun discovers a chilling pattern: previous artists have all vanished under mysterious circumstances, unraveling a dark and dangerous secret. The cast & characters Bae Suzy stars as Song Jeong-hwa, the alluring and eerie hotel owner who hasn't been seen in public for over 50 years. She hides a centuries-old secret beneath her eternal beauty. Kim Seon Ho plays Yun Yi-ho, an artist searching for meaning and artistic inspiration. As he becomes entranced by Jeong-hwa, he's drawn deeper into a web of mystery, fear, and forbidden romance. Other cast members include Huh Joon-ho, Choi Hyun-wook, and Kim Young-kwang. Production team details Director: Han Jae-rim (The King, Emergency Declaration, The 8 Show) Production companies: Showbox, Magnum Nine Platform: Disney+ Episodes: 10 Release year: 2026 For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
St. Louis mayor complains FEMA isn't on the ground after major tornado
St. Louis mayor complains FEMA isn't on the ground after major tornado St. Louis mayor asks for donations, says FEMA isn't helping after tornado struck city, causing historic damage Show Caption Hide Caption St. Louis construction workers survive tornado in their truck St. Louis construction workers took shelter in their truck when a tornado ripped through the area. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says FEMA still has no presence on the ground, several days after a mile-wide tornado cut a nearly 23-mile path through the area and damaged an estimated 5,000 buildings. Five people died in the city. Dozens were injured. "On the local level, every organization, community member, elected official, has been on point. What we need right now is federal assistance," Spencer told MSNBC May 19. "This is what the federal government is for." Spencer, a Democrat, estimated the damage at approximately $1 billion. At a press conference Sunday, she said her office worked with the St. Louis Community Foundation to create the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund, which is collecting donations. Spencer said on social media that the city is actively working with state and federal authorities to get FEMA resources, but it could take weeks. FEMA doesn't automatically provide assistance after a storm or disaster. Their presence must be requested by the state. Agency officials generally take a few days to arrive, during which time state and local emergency officials manage the disaster. On Monday, Gov. Mike Kehoe, a Republican, asked President Donald Trump to issue a federal Emergency Declaration and requested that FEMA participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments. Kehoe visited the city earlier in the day. Altogether, storms on May 16 caused seven deaths across Missouri and widespread damage in St. Louis and other areas of southeast Missouri. More: Weather forecast calls for even more storms in central US According to a news release from the governor's office, Kehoe has been in direct contact with Trump and other administration officials about getting federal help. On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pushed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to get the request for Friday's storm and two other unanswered disaster declaration requests before Trump as soon as possible. "We are desperate for assistance in Missouri," he said. Noem promised to get the disaster declarations to Trump and expedite FEMA assistance once he approves them. Missouri is still waiting for a response to requests for federal disaster declarations related to storms, tornadoes or flooding on March 14 and 15, March 30 through April 8 and April 29, according to the governor's office. On the afternoon of May 20, at the first meeting of a new FEMA review council created by Trump, Noem spoke about how FEMA is sometimes politicized, saying that governors submit disaster declaration without filling out the application or providing the proper supporting documents 'so that they could say they did their part when necessarily even the basics weren't provided.' A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for more information. At least 2,000 of FEMA's roughly 6,100 full-time employees are believed to have either left or plan to leave because of terminations and voluntary retirements ordered by Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency. Further layoffs are expected in the coming weeks as the Trump administration's review of FEMA continues. USA TODAY reporter Dinah Pulver contributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
LIST: How to donate, where to receive help after STL tornado
ST. LOUIS – After a tornado tore through parts of St. Louis on Friday, many who were directly impacted are now wondering what to do next, and others are seeking out answers as to how they can help. Below is a compiled list of resources for tornado victims and for those who are looking to help. The Recreational Center (1410 Tucker Blvd.) Friendly Temple Outreach Center (6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.) Refresh Community Church (829 N Hanley Rd.) Opens at 5 p.m. Monday Heat Up/Cool Down STL Put 'Impacted' by your name United Way 211 Service American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter St. Louis office: 314-516-2800 Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (1408 N. Kingshighway) St. Louis Neighborhood Resource Center available The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple Food, showers, and shelters Call 211 or visit online Behavioral Health Response 314-819-8811 Community Action Agency of St. Louis 314-863-0015 Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990 Email Director of the Office of New Americans Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@ Do not self deploy; find a trusted organization to assign Find opportunities with United Way of Greater St. Louis Sign up to be notified for opportunities to help Separate brick from house debris and green waste Put large debris on the curb—not in the street Report any blocked streets to Citizens' Service Bureau Supplies needed: Tarps 2×4 lumber 4×8 sheets of plywood Wood screws Work gloves Work masks Where to donate: Urban League (1408 Kingshighway Blvd.) O'Fallon YMCA (4343 W. Florissant Ave.) 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. St. Louis Community Foundation United Way Greater St. Louis Heat Up/Cool Down St. Louis To help utility assistance Currently, FEMA is not involved in resources. Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez posted to social media warning the public of a scam claiming to be FEMA, noting that any update from them will come through the city. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said she is working with state and federal authorities, but it could take multiple weeks to receive help from FEMA. In a release from Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, he said he has requested an Emergency Declaration from President Donald Trump. If it is approved by the president, it would grant up to $5 million in immediate funding for the state. According to the release, crews will be around the state Wednesday to determine if individual assistance can be requested through FEMA. To stay up to date on the latest information and developments, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
McNairy County tornado, flooding caused estimated $30.3 million in damage
Gov. Bill Lee in McNairy County to survey storm damage and meet with survivors following severe weather and flooding that swept through the state overnight April 2. (Photo Office of Gov. Bill Lee): The tornado that tore through McNairy County in West Tennessee early this month caused an estimated $30.3 million in damage, according to the county's emergency management agency. An EF-3 tornado with a 43-mile storm track swept through the county early April 3, killing five people. Wind speeds reached up to 160 miles per hour. The storm hit Selmer, the county's largest city and county seat, home to about 4,500 people. Those killed include three Selmer residents on New Bethel Road, one McNairy County resident on New Bethel Road and one McNairy County resident on Friendship Road, according to the Selmer Police Department. Residents and business owners bore the brunt of property damage, with preliminary assessments totaling $27.6 million, the McNairy County Emergency Management Agency reported Friday. Flooding caused by the storm system also damaged roads across the county. The local government response and the cost of damage to public property, roads, utilities, and government facilities totals around $2.7 million. Of the 332 structures impacted by the storm, 108 were destroyed and 70 sustained major damage, McNairy County EMA reported on April 5. The preliminary damage assessments will be sent to FEMA, the first step in determining whether McNairy County is eligible for federal assistance with disaster recovery. The Small Business Administration also assessed the damage to determine if the county is eligible for low-interest disaster loans. A disaster declaration is needed for the county to receive federal aid. Damage assessments are ongoing. Tennessee has been under a federal Emergency Declaration since April 2, as severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding slammed West and Middle Tennessee. Under the declaration, FEMA can provide equipment and resources to support emergency response, and direct federal assistance under the public assistance program will be provided at 75% federal funding, according to the agency. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
