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ABC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Calls for more government response to SA algal bloom
The federal environment minister Murray Watt says he accepts that people think that governments were too slow to respond to the toxic algal bloom affecting South Australia's waterways. It comes as SA Health Minister Chris Picton still calls on the Commonwealth for a disaster declaration.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kansas gov. requests major disaster aid after severe storms, floods
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is calling for federal assistance in the aftermath of major storm damage across multiple counties in June. Kelly sent a letter requesting a major presidential disaster declaration for the Public Assistance Program to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following major storm damage between June 3-7 this year. She said that severe storms and floods damaged infrastructure, roads and bridges across 16 counties. 'Due to the extent of the damage, it will be important to have federal support available to assist rural electric cooperatives and municipally owned utilities rebuild their electric utility infrastructure,' Kelly said. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management requested a joint Public Assistance Program to assess the damage caused in early June. Counties included in this letter include: Barber, Butler, Chase, Cowley, Coffey, Franklin, Greenwood, Harper, Hodgeman, Kingman, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Stanton, Sumner and Wallace. Weird animal spotted near Lake Shawnee in Topeka, what is it? For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
City of Granbury issues disaster declaration after water main break
A water main break in Granbury has prompted the city to issue a disaster declaration. The water main break is located underneath US Highway Business 377 near the Brazos River Bridge, according to the city. Parts to repair the break are being brought in from all over the state, making it more complex than expected. The city said that water is safe to drink, but the disaster declaration was issued in order to protect the public water system and ensure conservation. A Stage 5 Mandatory Water Conservation is in effect, which means the following: Repairs should be complete by Aug. 10, according to the city.
Washington Post
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Trump approves disaster relief for New Mexico mountain town battered by back-to-back floods
RUIDOSO, N.M. — President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for New Mexico after flash floods tore through a mountain village that had not yet recovered from a deadly flood that killed three people and damaged hundreds of homes three weeks prior. The declaration allows Lincoln County residents to apply for several forms of Federal Emergency Management Agency aid, including home repair assistance, lodging reimbursement and medical coverage for injuries or illnesses caused by the disaster.
The Independent
28-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Trump approves disaster relief for New Mexico mountain town battered by back-to-back floods
President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for New Mexico after flash floods tore through a mountain village that had not yet recovered from a deadly flood that killed three people and damaged hundreds of homes three weeks prior. The declaration allows Lincoln County residents to apply for several forms of Federal Emergency Management Agency aid, including home repair assistance, lodging reimbursement and medical coverage for injuries or illnesses caused by the disaster. Severe storms last Wednesday brought flooding and landslides to an already damaged Ruidoso. At least five people who were trapped by the rushing water had to be rescued last Thursday. The southern New Mexico community and its surrounding towns have been reeling this summer, with afternoon thunderstorms bringing more rain than the mountainsides can handle. Past wildfires have stripped the hills of trees and vegetation, leaving the Ruidoso area vulnerable to repeated flooding.
