Tag: severe_weather
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Governor Whitmer Seeks SBA Disaster Loans for Michigan Flood Recovery
Governor Whitmer requests U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans for 11 Michigan counties affected by April's severe weather and flooding, while awaiting a decision on federal FEMA funding.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyGeneral Weather Gretchen WhitmerMichiganSBAdisaster relieffloodingsevere weatherlow-interest loansOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Marshall County
Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a disaster for Marshall County following severe weather, activating state resources and assistance programs. This includes grants up to $7,000 for eligible households and disaster case advocacy, effective immediately for 30 days.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Marshall CountyIowaDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramGovernmentIowa Governors Office
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Fairfax County Establishes Recovery Page for Burke Microburst Victims
Fairfax County has created a dedicated recovery webpage for residents affected by the June 22 microburst in Lake Royal and Burke. The National Weather Service confirmed the powerful downburst, which caused extensive damage and 90 mph winds.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Fairfax CountyBurkeLake RoyalMicroburstSevere WeatherDisaster RecoveryNational Weather ServiceFairfax County Emergency Information
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Governor Reynolds Declares Disaster for Allamakee County After Severe Weather
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for Allamakee County following severe weather. The proclamation activates state aid, including grants up to $7,000 for eligible households and a case advocacy program to assist residents with recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Disaster ProclamationAllamakee CountyIowaSevere WeatherIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramGovernmentIowa Governors Office
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Fairfax County Establishes Recovery Page After Burke Microburst
Fairfax County launched a recovery page for residents impacted by a June 22 microburst in Burke and Lake Royal. The storm, with 90 mph winds, caused extensive damage and power outages.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentMedical ScienceTransportationEducationDisasters Fairfax CountyBurkeLake RoyalMicroburstSevere WeatherStorm RecoveryNational Weather ServiceFairfax County GovernmentReston
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Cass and Decatur Counties
Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for Cass and Decatur Counties due to severe weather. The proclamation activates state aid, including grants up to $7,000 for eligible households and disaster case advocacy, to support recovery efforts for affected residents.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Kim ReynoldsIowaDisaster ProclamationCass CountyDecatur CountySevere WeatherIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramIowa Governors Office
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Iowa Governor Declares Disaster for 11 Counties After Severe Weather
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eleven Iowa counties following severe weather starting June 5, 2026. This activates state resources, including individual assistance grants and disaster case advocacy programs, to aid recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Kim ReynoldsIowaDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherDisaster AssistanceIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramEmergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergencies for Nebraska Weather Disasters
Governor Jim Pillen has issued emergency declarations for recent destructive weather events across Nebraska. These include the ongoing South Fork wildfire in Sioux County, two May wildfires in Dawes County, and severe weather damage in multiple counties, activating state resources…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnvironment NebraskaEmergency DeclarationWildfireSevere WeatherJim PillenNational GuardDisastersOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Michigan Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After April Storms
Governor Whitmer requests a presidential major disaster declaration for Michigan following severe April weather, including nine tornadoes and widespread flooding, to secure federal aid for 43 impacted counties.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyDisastersGeneral Weather MichiganGretchen WhitmerDonald J. TrumpDisaster DeclarationSevere WeatherFloodingTornadoesOffice of Michigan Governor
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Arlington County Issues Community Advisories on Events, Spills, and Infrastructure Updates
Arlington County has recently issued advisories covering the upcoming History Fest 250, a hydraulic fluid spill, public input for the Capital Improvement Plan, and severe weather warnings, keeping residents informed on local developments.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEducationEnvironmentTransportationSocial Issues Arlington CountyCommunity AdvisoryHistory Fest 250Hydraulic Fluid SpillCapital Improvement PlanSevere WeatherSnow Removal
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Governor Whitmer Forgives School Makeup Days After Severe Michigan Weather
Governor Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill forgiving school makeup days for dozens of Michigan counties. This provides relief to schools impacted by severe winter and spring weather, including snowmelt, storms, and flooding, removing penalties for disrupted routines.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationGeneral Weather MichiganGovernor Gretchen WhitmerSchool Makeup DaysSevere WeatherHouse Bill 5797GovernmentOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Iowa Counties After Severe Weather
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for five counties following severe weather, activating individual assistance grants up to $7,000 and a disaster case advocacy program to aid affected residents with recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherSocial IssuesEconomy IowaGovernor Kim ReynoldsDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherIndividual AssistanceDisaster ReliefCounty AssistanceIowa Governors Office
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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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Governor Whitmer Seeks Extension for Major Disaster Declaration After April Storms
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer seeks FEMA extension for a major disaster declaration following April's severe weather, including tornadoes and widespread flooding, to allow full damage assessment and secure federal recovery resources.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsDisastersGeneral Weather Gretchen WhitmerFEMAMichiganDisaster DeclarationSevere WeatherFloodingTornadoesOffice of Michigan Governor