Recovery

Plus, Arkansas is offering technology training to residents, North Carolina is investing in recovering broadband infrastructure after Hurricane Helene, rural broadband legislation has been introduced, and more.

The funding comes after Gov. Mike Dunleavy requested a federal disaster declaration last week, although the total cost of recovery from Typhoon Halong could greatly exceed $25 million.

The origins of the agreement with technology and services firm CGI stretch back to 2012, when the state was recovering from Hurricane Sandy. CGI has helped it distribute and track more than $7 billion in assistance.

The ruling stops the federal government from spending the funds originally earmarked for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program for other purposes until the court issues a final judgment.

Gov. Andy Beshear submitted an expedited major disaster declaration to the Trump administration after tornadoes in the southern part of the state killed 19. It is unclear when federal officials will respond.

The funding would go toward a relief fund for northern Michigan to address the effects of the area's historic ice storm in late March. The state has also requested a federal disaster declaration for additional support.

In response to widespread flooding last month, FEMA has approved Individual Assistance funding for residents in six West Virginia counties. Some victims may also now be eligible for food assistance from the USDA.

SB 2069 would establish a position on the state's Disaster Preparedness Commission to assist New Yorkers in navigating the insurance process after an emergency event. Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the same bill last year.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans to hire for 26 roles like disaster field training operations, hazard mitigation and IT, among others, in the Eaton and Palisades disaster areas.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's $40.5 billion budget this week, a portion of which will go toward recovery from Hurricane Helene, including rebuilding roads and structures and grants that can be used to repair homes.

County officials report $250 million in federal funds are on the way to help communities recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene. That's not enough, they say, as requests to fund efforts total nearly $1 billion.

County officials are leading the local government’s recovery from a tornado in May that damaged 1,200 homes and destroyed 300. Among the tech endeavors under consideration are high-speed Internet, and a resource app connecting residents to disaster recovery assistance.

Residents in the 12 additional counties can now apply for federal disaster assistance, including home repair, property loss and temporary lodging. Currently, nearly 40 counties around the state qualify for FEMA aid.

After making initial landfall, Hurricane Helene moved north and dumped an enormous amount of rainfall onto the mountainous regions of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.

Pasco County, near Tampa Bay, has deployed CentralSquare software to help public works better fix damage from natural disasters and cyber attacks. It’s the latest example of using gov tech for disaster management.

Gov. Ned Lamont has formally requested federal disaster relief to help the state recover from the historic floods that destroyed 80 businesses and 19 homes. The state is also asking to join FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Initial reports show fires have destroyed as many as 28 homes and 73 structures. Much of the damage has been to grazing land and livestock, heavily impacting the ranching community in eastern Oregon.

The slide area remained unstable, authorities said Monday. A team of geologists was expected to evaluate the potential for additional ground movement Monday morning before crews start the recovery process.