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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. -
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.
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The money is targeted at 38 community colleges and universities in counties designated for public assistance by FEMA.
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The studies looked at a range of flood prevention projects — including new dams, reservoirs and levees — and concluded that the most cost-effective approach is elevating flood-prone buildings or buying out the properties and demolishing buildings.
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At least 1,203 people were killed after Friday’s quake, according to an unofficial count by volunteers, nongovernmental groups and hospitals in Palu.
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A Bob Ross painting hangs on the wall leading to one of the bedrooms. Ladonna Stockwell said she regrets not taking it with her when she originally left the house to stay at Compass Cove with her husband, three dogs and two cats.
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FEMA recommends people protect themselves from scammers by asking the inspector, who will be a contractor, for his or her official FEMA photo ID badge.
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The state Emergency Operations Center will remain partially activated to support county emergency managers as requested.
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Cumberland County officials are estimating more than 730 homes and 16 businesses were damaged during Hurricane Florence, on top of the 1,200 structures damaged in Fayetteville. -
New Hanover County, N.C., officials warned residents to avoid floodwaters due to the possibility of infection-causing bacteria and other environmental risks present.
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How valid are their comments? We've chosen four statements to explore, and see what evidence there is to support these claims.
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'We are still getting phone calls from people who don't know what is going on.'
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From fish kills to water quality conditions to sewer spills, there have been issues cropping up nearly daily.
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'Those who want to tear down the administration and the incompetency of Trump have my full blessing, but do not go after someone who is just trying to do the best job he can.'
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From a $2 million donation by Charlotte Hornets owner and NBA great Michael Jordan to college football teams donating meal money to buy supplies for those who have felt the impact of the storm, there has been a strong response from the region sports world.
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'This is it, and I’m homeless now. I don’t know what to do. This is everything I’ve got. Everything I own.'
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'The water had just blasted through these communities. To see the roads disappear for long stretches, you could not even tell they were even there.'
