Valencia County approves contract to update wildfire protection plan using federal grant The commission approved a contract with SWCA Inc. to update Valencia County's Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant totaling $159,600 and in-kind county match; the project will take one year and support future mitigation funding.

Valencia County is taking decisive action to enhance wildfire safety by updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a $159,600 federal grant!

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Stantec briefs commission on vulnerability assessment, urges focus-area adaptations and grant pursuit Stantec presented a draft vulnerability assessment under the Resilient Florida grant, identified hotspots of flood-vulnerable city assets, and recommended conceptual adaptation projects and adding flagged assets to Miami-Dade's mitigation strategy to pursue hazard mitigation funding.

Stantec's latest vulnerability assessment reveals critical flood hotspots in Opelika and outlines potential adaptation strategies that could secure future funding for the city.

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Elkhart council adopts county multi-hazard mitigation plan to preserve FEMA funding The Elkhart Common Council adopted a county-wide five-year multi-hazard mitigation plan to maintain eligibility for FEMA disaster funds; the plan was presented by the fire department and passed by roll-call vote after brief council questioning.

Elkhart's Common Council has taken a crucial step by adopting a multi-hazard mitigation plan to secure vital FEMA funding for disaster preparedness.

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Senate committee adopts amendment recognizing coral reefs as "critical natural infrastructure" and advances SB 1422 The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1422 that designates Florida coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, emphasizes FEMA's role in restoration, and reported the committee substitute favorably after a brief hearing and a support waiver from Audubon Florida.

Florida's coral reefs have officially been recognized as "critical natural infrastructure," paving the way for enhanced protection and federal support in the fight against climate change.

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State officials outline wildfire risk, detection advances and community resilience funding Officials from Emergency Management and the Department of Natural Resources described increasing wildfire frequency and severity, detection technologies that have cut response times, grant funding for community resilience, and the need for tailored approaches across the state.

Washington faces a staggering 70% chance of wildfire disaster each year, but innovative detection technologies and tailored community resilience plans are paving the way for a safer future.

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House Resources Committee hears bill to create climate change response fund funded by 20¢/barrel surcharge On Jan. 30, 2026 the Alaska House Resources Committee heard introductory testimony on HB247, which would add a 20¢ per taxable barrel surcharge to create a climate change response fund administered by DEC, projected to raise about $33 million annually; supporters argued it funds mitigation and saves money, while members raised constitutional, fairness and fiscal‑note questions.

A proposed bill in Alaska aims to tackle climate change by introducing a 20¢ per barrel surcharge, potentially generating $33 million annually for essential mitigation efforts—will it pass the scrutiny of lawmakers?

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Supervisor Mahoney prompts removal of regional pre-disaster mitigation plan from consent agenda Supervisor Paul Mahoney raised concerns about the updated Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission pre-disaster mitigation plan, prompting the board to remove the item from the consent agenda for review before the next meeting.

Supervisor Mahoney's concerns have sparked a crucial review of the Roanoke Valley pre-disaster mitigation plan, leaving the community eager for answers.

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Lassen County supervisors pause adoption of updated multi‑jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan to confirm FEMA stance on edits Lassen County staff said FEMA approved an updated multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan covering the county, the City of Susanville and the local rancheria, but supervisors agreed to delay formal adoption until staff confirms whether requested edits (including a disputed groundwater sentence) require FEMA reapproval.

Lassen County supervisors are hitting pause on adopting a crucial hazard mitigation plan, awaiting FEMA's guidance on controversial edits that could impact federal funding!

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PNNL researcher outlines tool to assess wildfire risks to the power grid Jeff Daigle of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory described a tool that uses grid frequency and contingency analysis to estimate how wildfire probabilities could affect electric‑grid infrastructure and to identify mitigation options.

A groundbreaking new tool reveals how wildfires could jeopardize our electric grid, giving us vital insights to prevent catastrophic failures.

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San Benito County wins federal road and mitigation grants; board readies project list for Jan. 27 County staff outlined a proposed project list for roughly $11.4 million in HCD CDBG-DR/MIT funds and a separate $7.6 million USDOT Safe Streets award, identifying Lovers Lane, Shore Road, Salinas Road, Pacheco Creek cleanup and King City–Bitterwater Road as priorities; the board will review a resolution and project list on Jan. 27.

San Benito County is set to unlock over $18 million in federal grants to revamp roads and enhance flood safety, but swift action is crucial to secure these funds!

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Commission hears FEMA and mitigation updates as county pursues major reimbursements County staff reported ongoing FEMA processes and mitigation work, noting one Category Z project obligated for about $80,000, anticipated additional USDA funds, and a consultant estimate that total FEMA assistance might reach about $37 million if all projects are included.

Carter County is on track to secure up to $37 million in FEMA assistance for disaster recovery and mitigation efforts, with several key projects already underway.

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Coconino supervisors give flood control district authority to set local floodplains after Tusayan modeling The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to adopt Ordinance 2025-01, giving the Flood Control District authority to establish local floodplains countywide — a step county officials say is needed after August 2023 flooding exposed gaps in outdated FEMA mapping and to support future mitigation planning for Tusayan.

Coconino County has taken a bold step to protect residents by approving local floodplains after alarming flood modeling revealed previously unrecognized risks!

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Judge Sides with North Carolina, Reinstating $200 Million in Critical FEMA Flood Funding wnctimes.com/article/judg... #WNCNews #NorthCarolina #FloodProtection #DisasterMitigation #JeffJackson #FEMA #BRIC #AVLnews #Infrastructure #wnctimes #HeleneRecovery #NCNEWS #NorthCarolina #asheville #WNCnews

County emergency management updates regional hazard mitigation plan; FEMA funding eligibility noted Staff reported the Halifax'Northampton regional hazard mitigation plan is being updated (a five-year requirement under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000), with FEMA and state coordination and a projected completion date of May 2026.

Northampton County is gearing up to enhance its regional hazard mitigation plan, crucial for securing FEMA funding and fortifying community resilience against natural disasters.

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Groups from seven states form regional Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition A group of Appalachian organizations are creating a regional coalition to advocate for stronger flood mitigation efforts.

"The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition is meant to engage with policymakers at the local, state and federal level. Their platform includes improving flood mapping and expanding the capacity to respond to disasters locally." 🌊

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Council adopts 2025 California codes, approves well permit and hazard plan; routine contract changes also pass At its Nov. 4 meeting the council approved adoption of the 2025 California Fire and Building Codes (Title 17 and Title 18), a water-well encroachment agreement with Newport Beach/Laguna Beach County Water District, an updated FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an HVAC contract amendment. Most items passed unanimously; the charter ballot item

Fountain Valley City Council just took major steps to modernize safety codes, enhance water resources, and secure disaster funding—all with unanimous support!

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Division of Emergency Management outlines Elevate Florida mitigation program; reports 12,000 applications Director Kevin Guthrie told the committee Elevate Florida is a FEMA-funded mitigation initiative that lets homeowners apply directly to the state for elevation and reconstruction projects. He said the program has drawn more than 12,000 applications, prioritized about 1,500, placed roughly 500 on a wait list and submitted 305 projects to FEMA for a

Florida's Elevate Florida initiative is transforming how homeowners tackle flood risks, with over 12,000 applications already submitted for federally funded mitigation projects!

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A low-temperature strategy inspired by #Toothfish #AntifreezeProteins enables the fabrication of Al-HGF1/F2 #Hydrogel with enhanced mechanical strength for real-time #RainfallSensing and potential #DisasterMitigation applications. #Sensors

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County updates on CDBG-MIT, FEMA recovery and hazard-mitigation projects Staff reported on four CDBG-MIT projects tied to flood recovery from Feb. 15–16 and said engineers (Walker Partners) are performing preliminary engineering. The county expects bids next summer and is seeking a time extension to assemble project schedules for FEMA PDMG requirements, with a Nov. 17 target to submit a draft schedule.

Coryell County is gearing up for major flood recovery projects with plans to bid in summer 2024, but they need to navigate complex FEMA regulations first!

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Coconino County Flood Control District advances local floodplain maps for Tucson; board hearing set for Dec. 9 District staff presented new hydrologic and hydraulic modeling that widens the mapped floodplain in portions of Tucson, described development and insurance implications for affected properties, and said the county will seek board action Dec. 9 with public notice expected by about Nov. 9. Staff emphasized the change reflects updated science and said

Coconino County is set to revolutionize flood safety with new, science-based floodplain maps for Tucson, aiming to enhance public safety and development standards.

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Council approves application for $250,000 natural hazard mitigation grant; asks towns for small match commitments The council authorized submission of a renewed natural hazard mitigation grant application (total program $250,000) that requires a total match of $62,500. Staff asked member towns to commit about $2,976.20 each (potentially split over two fiscal years) and will send commitment letters; board approved the submission by motion.

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments is taking proactive steps to secure $250,000 in natural hazard mitigation funding, but they need local towns to step up with a small financial commitment.

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Council weighs Army Corps CAP‑103 feasibility study and FEMA downtown resiliency grant; staff sees tradeoffs Staff outlined two shoreline resilience tracks: a Corps of Engineers CAP‑103 feasibility study with a $450,000 city match and a FEMA‑funded downtown seawall/resiliency project already awarded with a $907,000 local match covered by hurricane funds; councilors favored pursuing the FEMA project now and asked whether both efforts could proceed in a ph(

Fort Myers City Council is caught between a long-term plan with the Army Corps of Engineers and an immediate FEMA grant for downtown resilience—what will they choose?

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BLOG: Reflecting and Rebuilding, One Year After Hurricane Helene The story of Helene’s impact and the journey of communities to recover and rebuild is only beginning.

The story of Helene’s impact, (including the loss of at least 250 lives) and the journey of communities to recover and rebuild is only beginning.

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Appalachian leaders push for strong FEMA Act Community leaders in Appalachia are urging the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to keep up progress on advancing the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act.T...

Congress's new bipartisan FEMA bill has a lot of promise - it's critical that this bill move swiftly to the finish line! ✍️

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Harnett County Court Discusses Flood Recovery Fund and Donation Request Court approves agenda and discusses $10,000 donation for long-term flood recovery efforts.

Harney County Court is stepping up to tackle the aftermath of devastating floods, but can they secure the crucial funding needed for recovery?

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County Officials Discuss Budget Challenges and Mitigation Needs Amid Growth Pressures Officials evaluate budget constraints and mitigation planning in response to significant growth.

Hunt County faces tough budget decisions as rapid growth strains resources and essential services hang in the balance.

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NACO advocates for raising 1099 cap for natural disaster mitigation to $6000 NACO pushes to increase 1099 reporting cap for disaster mitigation from $500 to $6000.

Fremont County officials are rallying to raise the 10-99 reporting cap for disaster mitigation from $500 to $6,000, aiming to empower residents and enhance community resilience against climate threats.

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Miami County Commissioners adopt Homeland Security hazard mitigation plan and reject bridge bid Commissioners approve hazard mitigation resolution and deny high bid for guardrail project.

Miami County is taking bold steps in public safety by adopting a crucial hazard mitigation plan while also navigating challenges in local infrastructure projects.

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Lacey Township approves special use permits for upcoming car shows and cancer awareness events Lacey Township permits two car shows and ovarian cancer awareness ribbons for 2025.

Lacey Township is revving up for an exciting summer with pet-friendly car shows and a heartfelt ovarian cancer awareness initiative—community spirit is in full gear!

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Lakeport Board appoints Terry Churney to Fire Protection District vacancy Board unanimously appoints Terry Churney to fill vacant Lakeport Fire Protection District seat.

Terry Churney has officially stepped into a vital role on the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board, promising to strengthen community safety in the face of wildfire challenges.

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