Commissioners advance $1.08M to keep Hurricane Safe Room construction moving amid federal reimbursement delays Facing delayed FEMA/TDEM reimbursements tied to a federal government shutdown, Hardin County approved a $1,079,509 transfer from the general fund to the Hurricane Safe Room project and authorized payouts to the contractor totaling $1,085,201.82 so work can continue.

Hardin County is stepping up to keep vital Hurricane Safe Room construction on track, despite federal reimbursement delays threatening to stall progress.

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Upland receives draft local hazard mitigation plan funded by Cal OES grant Council received a draft update of Upland’s local hazard mitigation plan and heard from Atlas Planning Solutions about hazards, priorities and grant opportunities; staff said the draft was funded by a Cal OES grant of about $90,000 and will be submitted for state and FEMA review before coming back for adoption.

Upland is taking crucial steps to enhance disaster preparedness with a new hazard mitigation plan, paving the way for essential federal funding!

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Committee approves Mystic Alerts Act to allow satellite delivery of wireless emergency alerts, 52–0 The committee adopted an amendment and passed HR 7022, the Mystic Alerts Act, directing the FCC to enable satellite transmission of wireless emergency alerts so messages can reach areas without terrestrial service; the bill passed the committee by a 52–0 roll-call vote.

The House Committee just passed the Mystic Alerts Act, ensuring emergency alerts can reach you via satellite even when traditional networks fail during disasters!

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Deep gratitude to community members and policymakers, including Reps Jones Isadore and tran, who helped pass House Bill 4100, which ensure polluters, not taxpayers, are liable for any cleanup and remediation at their oil terminals after an earthquake or a natural disaster. #DisasterResilience

As part of Disaster Resilience Awareness Month, Equal Justice Works is hosting a Foundations of Disaster Law webinar to introduce attorneys to the foundations of disaster law. Register: equaljusticeworks-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GzUr... #DisasterResilience

Committee tables industrialized housing, manufactured‑home titling and density bills for more work; secretary of state flags technical hurdles The committee tabled LD2230 (industrialized housing incentives), LD2231 (manufactured housing/titling and community protections) and LD2173 (density/ADU and hazard exceptions) to allow further drafting. The Secretary of State’s office said its Bureau of Motor Vehicles lacks authority and expertise to process deed conversions and would need a fiscal note and statutory changes.

Maine's housing committee has hit pause on crucial bills that could reshape industrialized housing and manufactured-home rights, citing significant technical hurdles!

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Burleson County to pursue GLO mitigation grant, issue RFP and skip TDEM DR‑4781 application Burleson County Commissioners authorized applying to the Texas General Land Office’s CDBG‑MIT Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program for a county hazard mitigation plan update, approved issuing an RFP for the plan, and voted to not pursue a TDEM DR‑4781 application related to April 2024 storms.

Burleson County is taking crucial steps to enhance safety by pursuing federal hazard-mitigation funding and updating its plan, while opting out of a separate emergency application.

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Hardin County approves jail and courthouse renovation contracts and hurricane safe-room agreements Hardin County Commissioners on Dec. 10 authorized contracts and amendments for renovations to the county jail and courthouse and for a Hazard Mitigation Program hurricane safe room, approving agreements with Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, The LaBiche Architectural Group and N&T Construction by unanimous vote.

Hardin County is gearing up for major upgrades with the unanimous approval of renovations for the jail and courthouse, plus a new hurricane safe room!

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Chippewa County accepts FEMA hazard mitigation planning grant to update county plan The Chippewa County committee approved acceptance of a $46,497.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award toward a $61,000 county plan update and authorized work with the EUP Regional Planning and Development Commission; the county’s 25% match may be provided as in‑kind hours or supplies.

Chippewa County is set to enhance its safety measures with a substantial $46,497 FEMA grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan, ensuring resilience against future disasters.

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Palmetto Electric, Dominion update Bluffton council on trimming, upgrades and local projects Utility representatives told Bluffton council their reliability work includes routine tree trimming, hundreds of transformer replacements, expanded broadband partnerships and completion of the Hardeeville–Bluffton transmission line; Palmetto Electric also highlighted a $1.2 million contribution to the Don Ryan Center.

Bluffton is gearing up for a brighter future as Palmetto Electric and Dominion Energy unveil major utility upgrades, including hundreds of transformer replacements and expanded broadband access!

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Statewide flood-control office recommends six projects, estimates $289M in flood-damage reduction The Statewide Flood Control Program presented six recommended FY26-27 projects (three rural, three urban) expected to provide an estimated $289 million in flood-damage reduction; staff said the selection committee evaluates benefits and cost ratios before ranking applications.

The Statewide Flood Control Program has unveiled a strategic plan for six projects aimed at slashing flood damage costs by an estimated $289 million across Louisiana.

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Camden County adopts 2026 FEMA-required hazard mitigation plan to preserve grant eligibility Camden County commissioners voted to adopt the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan required by FEMA, a move officials said maintains the county’s eligibility for federal mitigation grants and identifies prioritized strategies for coastal storms, flooding, wildfire and other risks.

Camden County has just adopted a crucial plan to safeguard against natural disasters and secure vital federal funding for the future!

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Officials urge faster, flexible buyouts and floodplain restoration after December floods After December 2025 storms, Partnership speakers and county and tribal representatives told the Leadership Council that prior buyouts and floodplain reconnections reduced damage but that faster, more flexible acquisition funds, better hazard mapping, and tribal inclusion are needed to scale relief across Puget Sound.

After devastating floods in December 2025, experts are calling for faster, flexible buyouts and floodplain restoration to enhance community resilience and protect vulnerable homes and ecosystems.

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Issaquah committee backs hazard‑mitigation annex, urges swift action on earthquake and wildfire planning The Issaquah Services, Safety & Parks Committee reviewed a draft annex to the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and recommended it go to full City Council for adoption, while urging expedited scoping and funding steps for earthquake and wildfire mitigation.

Issaquah's committee is pushing for swift action on a crucial hazard-mitigation plan to tackle rising risks from earthquakes and wildfires—could this be the lifeline the city needs?

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Kentucky Division of Forestry outlines Community Wildfire Protection Plan and free strike-team services for Ohio County Kentucky Division of Forestry officials briefed the fiscal court on a draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan intended to improve grant competitiveness and provide free strike-team mitigation services to tornado-impacted properties; the court assigned staff to review and ground-truth the draft.

Ohio County is urged to adopt a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to combat rising wildfire risks and unlock essential funding for recovery and safety.

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Committee advances $900,000 measure to fill gap in flood‑wall repair funding; MSD grant application planned Chair Browning and the committee advanced Board Bill 159, which would supply $900,000 to complete funding for a flood‑wall repair project after a prior amendment reduced the allocation to about $4.1 million; the sponsor said an MSD grant application is intended to cover the remainder and committee members discussed contingency plans if the grant is not received.

Chair Browning's Board Bill 159 aims to secure an extra $900,000 for crucial flood-wall repairs, but what happens if the grant falls through?

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Tennessee Historical Commission asks for maintenance money after winter storm damage and long-running operating shortfalls The Tennessee Historical Commission told the Senate State and Local Government Committee it needs an immediate nonrecurring boost for major maintenance and storm damage and has had no operating increase for a decade; the committee voted to send the agency’s budget to finance for further work.

The Tennessee Historical Commission is urgently seeking $1.5 million to repair storm damage and address a decade of neglected maintenance at our historic sites.

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Trust approves MOU allowing city to receive $10M FEMA grant for Hefner generators Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding allowing the city to receive a $10 million FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant for natural gas emergency generators at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant; OCWID will administer the project and the district will provide the local match as part of its capital plan.

Oklahoma City is set to enhance its emergency preparedness with a $10 million FEMA grant for vital power generators at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant!

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Tune in Feb. 25 at 3pm for a discussion on how how Floyd's unique disaster resilience approach could be replicated by other flood impacted communities in the region.

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Pike County fiscal court approves grants, equipment purchases and routine business at Feb. 13 meeting At a special called meeting the fiscal court approved minutes, authorized participation in a $14M FEMA hazard mitigation grant to buy out 45 homes, adopted a KPDI match resolution, approved event and equipment contracts, and authorized several vehicle purchases and fund transfers.

Pike County is taking significant steps to protect its residents by approving a $14 million FEMA grant to relocate 45 homes from flood zones!

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Committee approves bill creating wildfire mitigation authority funded by redirected insurance premium taxes The committee approved House Bill 2292 as amended to create the Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Authority under DFFM, cap administrative expenses at 8%, and prioritize single- and multi-family dwellings; testimony described a planned annual diversion of $20,000,000 from insurance premium tax revenues to fund grants and mitigation.

Arizona is taking a bold step to combat wildfires with a new bill that could redirect $20 million from insurance taxes to protect homes and stabilize costs.

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Planning commission recommends updated floodplain ordinance to comply with FEMA maps Southampton County planners unanimously recommended forwarding a zoning-text amendment to adopt FEMA's model floodplain ordinance and align the county code with updated FEMA maps effective March 17, 2026; staff kept freeboard at the FEMA-minimum 18 inches after discussion.

Southampton County is set to align its zoning laws with the latest FEMA floodplain maps, impacting construction and permitting in flood-prone areas!

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Star seeks floodplain fixes to match FEMA, adds limits on cumulative improvements Staff proposed updates to Star's floodplain ordinance to align with FEMA and state definitions, change base‑flood opening requirements, permit irrigation‑district maintenance without separate flood applications, and add a three‑year rolling limit to cumulative 'substantial improvement' calculations.

Star is revamping its floodplain ordinance to align with FEMA standards, cutting costs for developers while ensuring safety—could this be a game changer for the community?

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Seminole commits up to $100,000 in matching funds for flood-control engineering Council approved committing matching funds (not to exceed $100,000) for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award to buy approximately $400,000 in engineering services for a detention facility and downstream improvements for Magnolia Creek and the US-377 corridor.

Seminole has taken a bold step by committing up to $100,000 in matching funds to secure a $400,000 grant for crucial flood-control engineering services!

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Commission hears regional hazard mitigation plan; motion made to adopt Steve Keith, emergency management director, presented the Region 1 five‑year hazard mitigation plan — a requirement to qualify for disaster mitigation grants — and a commissioner moved to adopt the plan; the transcript records the motion and second but no roll‑call or tally.

The adoption of a crucial hazard mitigation plan could unlock vital disaster relief funds for our community—are we ready to take this important step?

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