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Officials are still determining the extent of destruction from back-to-back storms in Hawaii. Maui's Emergency Management head says the island will need federal assistance to fully restore communities to pre-disaster conditions. -
The state is asking the federal government to assume 90 percent of the expected $1 billion-plus in recovery costs after a second storm ravaged Hawaii. The scale of destruction is shaping the governor's approach for funds.
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The city is increasing efforts to repair homes damaged in a 2025 tornado, but currently only working on those that need smaller fixes. Full-scale rebuilds won't start until next year, and residents are losing patience. -
The state Department of Transportation’s Highways Division estimates the most costly damage was to Oahu and Maui in last weekend's storm. Another, weaker Kona low is expected to arrive later this week.
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The ruling orders FEMA to provide state and local governments with funds from the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, after a move to end it was deemed “illegal” by a previous court ruling.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties following the four tornadoes reported late last week. One tornado was preliminarily rated an EF2, with wind speeds at 130 mph.
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As the partial shutdown of the Homeland Security Department nears the end of its first full week, FEMA is expected to report that its disaster relief fund totals $9.6 billion, down from roughly $30 billion in December.
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Louisiana lawmakers are asking President Donald Trump to open federal recovery money for the winter storm in late January that killed nine people, closed Interstate 20 and cut power to more than 175,000 homes.
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Several members of Lexington’s Urban County Council expressed frustration about how the city responded to Winter Storm Fern, especially in light of the increased frequency of what were once rare weather events.
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Washington, D.C., government shifted to operate with modifications, to ensure essential services remained available during the January snow event. IT played a supportive role behind the scenes.
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FEMA has reduced the payments that local fire departments receive for the use of their equipment when they're asked to help with wildfires outside their jurisdiction. Western states rely on this mutual aid for fire response.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has also asked President Donald Trump for $21.3 million in individual assistance for people whose homes were damaged in December's catastrophic flooding. It will cover only part of the cost to the state.
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As "500 year" floods become nearly annual events, the founder of the nonprofit Disaster Accountability Project explains why staffing cuts at the federal level are so dangerous for states and local communities.
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The state’s new Infrastructure Planning and Development Division has adopted cloud technology to help community governments navigate matching requirements, compliance and project delivery.
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After a teenager died in a flash flood last summer, the Town Council plans to install two sirens to make sure residents know to seek shelter in the face of a flood, tornado or hurricane.
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Providers in St. Louis were awarded the money through the Missouri Department of Health’s Crisis Counseling Program, which has for decades been funded by FEMA to help build hope and resiliency in disaster survivors.
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When Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska last month, the hardest-hit communities were accessible only by air or water. That complicated response efforts and makes rebuilding a challenge.
