The U.S. Senate approved a deal Monday to avert a government shutdown, ending a standoff that highlighted a dysfunctional Congress’ trouble in passing even the most basic legislation. “We’ve averted a disaster — until the next one,” said Democratic Senator …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates it will cost more than $2 billion to repair the damage to the nation’s levees, dams and riverbanks caused by this year’s excessive flooding, a sum that dwarfs $150 million it currently has …
While Tropical Storm Lee drenched Southeast Louisiana with up to 15 inches of rain over the weekend, the low pressure system whipped up strong northwesterly winds across Texas that are blamed for the rapid spread of numerous wildfires burning tens …
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn declared three counties disaster areas due to flooding last month that caused severe damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Quinn said Wednesday the flash floods in northwest Illinois on July 27 caused damage in Carroll, Jo …
Gov. Terry Branstad has asked President Barack Obama for a major disaster declaration or Dubuque and Jackson counties after storms dumped more than a foot of rain late last month in Iowa. Branstad on Wednesday requested a declaration for public …
The federal government is approving Montana’s request for disaster assistance. Gov. Brian Schweitzer says that he has been notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that areas his with flooding since April are now eligible for individual assistance. The help …
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has signed a disaster declaration for damages around the state caused by the ongoing flooding. The state estimates about $6.8 million in damages so far to agriculture and infrastructure. That includes the cost of preventative efforts, …
The commander of North Dakota’s National Guard estimated it will cost $90 million or more to repair roads, parks and other public works from damage caused during spring and summer flooding. Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, speaking to the Legislature’s Budget …
Record flooding in parts of the U.S. Red River Valley has slowed grain movement, but lake-like fields are nothing new to farmers who battle flooding on some scale each spring, industry officials said. The Red River, which divides North Dakota …
“Gimme an ‘I,’ except in our acronym.” That’s the message the insurance industry’s chief cheerleader organization for improving disaster safety says about its rebranding campaign. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) — formerly known as the Institute …
