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CBC
03-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
'The sooner the better' for Churchill Falls projects, Hogan says after meeting with PM
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan says the Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding holds up, but federal assistance would be "great." Hogan was in Saskatoon on Monday for the first ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Nation-building infrastructure projects are on the minds of many, and Carney has said he intends to fast-track them. The Canadian Press reported last week that Quebec Premier François Legault is expected to ask the federal government to help fund transmission lines that will connect Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec to power generated by projects along the Churchill River. A draft agreement signed in December says a new deal would cost Hydro-Quebec at least $33.8 billion. Hogan confirmed that he and Legault have been discussing that idea as he spoke to reporters before Monday's conference. "We're happy to talk about that and any assistance that can benefit Newfoundland and Labrador, our ratepayers and our taxpayers," he said. "But it is important to continue with the MOU. I want Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to know we're not taking our eye off that project right now." Hydro-Quebec will construct the required transmission in its province, and N.L. Hydro is set to construct about 340 kilometres of transmission lines in Labrador, according to a fact sheet from the provincial government. Whether or not the federal government pitches in to build those lines, Hogan says Newfoundland and Labrador is in good hands. "If there can be further assistance and further discussion to make the project better, great. But if not, the project is a good project," said Hogan. The Newfoundland and Labrador government says the proposed Churchill Falls deal will see the province earn $1 billion every year for the next 17 years. Newly minted Energy Minister Steve Crocker says the province has an important seat at the table when it comes to providing green energy. "Any investment in Churchill Falls would not only benefit Quebec, but it'd benefit Newfoundland and Labrador as well," said Crocker, speaking from the Energy NL conference Monday. The minister didn't say that the province is specifically asking for the federal government to finance the transmission lines, but said Newfoundland and Labrador is working with them to ensure its resources "will contribute greatly to nation building in Canada." In a news conference after the first ministers' meeting, Legault told reporters that he thinks the new Churchill Falls deal, and the proposed Gull Island generating station, is a project of national interest. Carney, speaking in French, said he fully agrees with the Quebec premier. The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec plan to sign binding agreements by April 2026. The prime minister said the premiers and territorial leaders discussed several projects and the federal government will assess whether they can be fast-tracked over the next few months.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MEMA opens disaster recovery centers for storm relief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will open 10 disaster recovery centers at noon on Monday, June 2 to serve residents in 11 counties who suffered damage during the March 14-15 storms. President Donald Trump's approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Covington, Grenada, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Leflore, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Smith, and Walthall counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the disaster's effects. MDOT advises prepping for 2025 Hurricane Season The Disaster Recovery Centers will open at noon on Monday, June 2 and then move to an 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule at the following locations: Leflore County Leflore County EMA Office 701 US 82, Greenwood, MS 38930 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Grenada County Emmanuel Baptist Church 4661 Commerce Street, Grenada, MS 38901 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Itawamba County Mantachie Community Center 265 Tishtontee Dr., Mantachie, MS 38855 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Walthall County Walthall EOC 908 Amory Drive, Tylertown, MS 39667 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Covington County Bobby Mooney Building 1613 South Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Jefferson Davis County Granby VFD 957 East St. Stephens Road, Prentiss, MS 39474 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Issaquena County Mayersville Multipurpose Building 132 Court Street, Mayersville, MS 39113 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Marion County Morgantown VFD 1464 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Smith County Taylorsville Central Fire Station 200 Eureka Road, Taylorsville, MS 39168 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Pike County Silver Creek Baptist Church 8017 Silver Drive, McComb, MS 39648 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed (Note: This Disaster Recovery Center will close at 5:00 p.m. the week of June 9-14) Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired, or by using the FEMA App. Links are available on the and through the MEMA Mobile app. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Kentucky, making federal disaster assistance available to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 16-17. The declaration makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties. Officials say this assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners impacted by the disaster. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply for assistance by registering online here or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or using the FEMA app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season, he said during a staff town hall on Thursday. David Richardson said his intention was to 'return primacy to the states' as part of an agencywide transformation. In comments that cemented the Trump administration's intent to bring about a major shift in the agency's mission, Richardson said FEMA's intent for the 2025 'disaster season' will be to strengthen states' abilities for response and recovery while coordinating federal assistance 'when deemed necessary.'
