Tag: emergency_management
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Arkansas Governor Allocates Additional Funds for 2024 Storm Recovery
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has authorized $439,613.26 from Arkansas's Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to assist political subdivisions affected by severe storms and flooding on January 22, 2024, covering program and administrative costs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentGeneral Weather Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasDisaster ResponseFloodingSevere StormsFundingEmergency ManagementArkansas Governor
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Nebraska Floodplain Management Offers Free Training on Post-Disaster Responsibilities and Basic Principles
The Nebraska Floodplain Management Division is providing free virtual training sessions, including Q&A on post-disaster responsibilities and a basic floodplain management class, to help local officials navigate recent flood and storm impacts and enhance community resilience.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsEducationLegalReal EstateClimate Change NebraskaFloodplain ManagementTrainingWorkshopsPost-DisasterNational Flood Insurance ProgramEmergency ManagementNebraska Floodplain Management
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Gov. Reynolds Declares Disaster for Eight Iowa Counties Following Severe Weather
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eight counties affected by severe weather since May 15, 2026, activating state resources and assistance programs like the Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Weather IowaKim ReynoldsDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramEmergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Nebraska Floodplain Management Offers Free Training on Post-Disaster Responsibilities and Basic Principles
The Nebraska Floodplain Management Division is providing free virtual training sessions, including Q&A on post-disaster responsibilities and a basic floodplain management class, to help local officials navigate recent flood and storm impacts and enhance community resilience.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsEducationReal EstateEconomyLegal NebraskaFloodplain ManagementTrainingWorkshopsPost-DisasterNational Flood Insurance ProgramEmergency ManagementNebraska Floodplain Management
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Media Monitor: Winter storm causes widespread power outages, at least 5 deaths
The Washington Post reports a major winter storm has caused over 1 million power outages across the U.S. and at least five deaths as dangerous ice and snow move into the Northeast.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentScience & Technology winter stormpower outagesice stormhypothermiaflight cancellationsemergency managementThe Washington Post