Flood Control News Monitoring

Export set to pay off flood-control project that helped dry out the borough

Export Mayor Joe Zaccagnini can remember watching his father’s 1957 Ford station wagon being picked up and carried off by Turtle Creek’s floodwaters in the early 1970s. “My dad’s mother was being laid out at the funeral home, and he was leaving to take his …

Complete flood control preparations by June 30: Haryana irrigation minister Shruti Choudhry to officials

These Salt Lake County robots can do the work of a 7-person flood control crew, but they’re not taking jobs. Here’s why.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Grasses and rocks line the surplus canal near Glendale Golf Course in Salt Lake City Monday, April 7, 2025. A new frontier of flood control is coming to Salt Lake County. The Salt Lake County Council voted last week …

Framing wetlands as a flooding solution won bipartisan support in Wisconsin. Could it work elsewhere?

ASHLAND, Wis. — In less than 10 years, three catastrophic floods ravaged northwestern Wisconsin and changed the way people think about water.  The most severe, in July 2016, slammed Ashland with up to 10 inches of rain in less than a day — a month’s worth …

Hidalgo County Drainage Projects Approved by TWDB in final FIF Prioritization List

The Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (HCDD1) is proud to announce the advancement of two critical flood mitigation projects in the final Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Prioritization List released by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) on …

A Mississippi flood relief project could harm 90,000 acres of valuable wetlands. Is it worth the tradeoff?

ROLLING FORK, Miss.  — Anderson Jones first remembers his home flooding in 1973, when water from the nearby Mississippi River blanketed his family’s 10-acre farm and surrounded the shotgun house his father built, leaving it an island. The family tried to …

Wetlands protections built an industry for mitigation banking. Rollbacks could erode it.

Fourth-generation Middle Tennessee cattle farmer Cole Liggett lined up with scientists and environmental advocates in March to urge Tennessee lawmakers not to gut the state’s historically strong protections for wetlands. Wetlands protection has been good …

Wetlands to trails: Killbuck's new. improving outdoor adventure spots

Two new nature trails, Crane Swamp and Bowfin Bottoms, totaling 260 acres, have opened near Killbuck, thanks to the Killbuck Watershed Land Trust (KWLT). KWLT has secured over $2 million in grants to acquire and develop land for trails and wetland …

As concern over state-owned dams grows, sustainable funding for upkeep proves elusive

Unlike most states, New Hampshire owns a significant portion of dams within its borders — 276 of more than 2,600. Sustainably funding their upkeep poses challenges that lawmakers are still trying to solve. Current revenues make the rehabilitation schedule …

WYSO Weekend offers the latest features and interviews from around the Miami Valley.

Our stories this week include: Studio Visit With Susan Byrnes: Our original series Studio Visit explores artists and the inspirations behind their work. The series was created by Susan Byrnes, a producer for Community Voices, who has been creating art for …

MON: Former House majority leader files suit alleging APD needlessly damaged her home, + More

Former House majority leader files suit alleging APD needlessly damaged her home - Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal  Former state House majority leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton alleges in a new lawsuit that Albuquerque police used “unwarranted and …

Rising Waters at Patoka Lake Impact Weekend Boating Plans

Recent heavy rainfall has significantly raised water levels at Patoka Lake, prompting park officials to issue an advisory for weekend boaters. The watershed received approximately 9 to 10 inches of rain in the past week or two, causing the reservoir’s …

Rehabilitation of state roads kicks off in NBGS

By Anak Dut The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Sunday officially launched the State Roads’ Rehabilitation Initiative, under the theme “Enhancing Roads’ Connectivity and Accessibility to Basic Social Services” in the State. …

Yuma Road Report April 13

A weekly summary of City projects or encroachment permits issued by the City of Yuma affecting busy streets. Avenue 6E, 32nd Street to 40th Street Construction of East Mesa Community Park may affect the shoulder of Avenue 6E between 32nd Street and 40th …

Farmers take up flood protection work

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 13 Apr: To minimise the rate of loss and damage to their wet cultivation site, caused by recurring floods, the farmers of Borguli village in Mebo in East Siang district have taken up flood protection work voluntarily. About 60 …

Man found dead in Pasay flood control site

MANILA, Philippines — One person was found dead after an explosion at an excavation site of a government flood control project in Pasay City, police said on Thursday. Police said they, along with village watchmen, were on foot patrol when the blast …

Drainage district hears about flood control progress; challenges remain

Members of the drainage district serving Morgan City heard about progress on pump station upgrades designed to prevent the flooding that damaged more than 300 homes during Hurricane Francine. But lean times may still be ahead for Consolidated Gravity …

Arunachal: Flood-Erosion Affected Farmers of Borguli Village Launch Voluntary Flood Control Efforts

PASIGHAT- ( By Maksam Tayeng )-  The flood-affected wetland rice cultivation (WRC) farmers of Kongkin Rikyu in Borguli village under Mebo Sub-Division, East Siang District, have taken matters into their own hands by initiating voluntary flood control …

County Road 89 Closure in Yolo County Near Winters for Essential Maintenance from April 14-18

Motorists planning to travel through Yolo County near the City of Winters will need to seek alternate routes next week, as the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, in coordination with the Yolo County Public Works Division, will close …

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed

Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization …

A&G Roofing Expands Premier Omaha Roofing Services to Bellevue, Nebraska

A&G Roofing expands its trusted Omaha roofing services to Bellevue, offering roof replacements, repairs, and inspections with special promotions for customers. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A&G Roofing, a …

FCC Victorville Prison Law Enforcment Officers Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons' continued failure to protect its staff has resulted in six officers being hospitalized and four officers treated on-site and released in just …

Insulation4Less Highlights the Performance and Versatility of Reflective Insulation in Modern Building Applications

Combines Insulation + Radiant Barrier + Vapor Barrier + Air Barrier all in One Product. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insulation4Less, a leading supplier of energy-efficient insulation solutions, is …

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15

News release Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Raleigh County at 8 a.m. April 15, 2025. FEMA encourages residents, including homeowners and renters, of the …

Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is re-opening Monday, April 14, to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the February 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Leading Insurance Provider Launches Groundbreaking Multi-Carrier Flood Insurance Rating Platform

H2Quoter streamlines flood insurance quotes and policies in under two minutes by leveraging innovative technology SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Flood Insurance Services, a leading flood insurance …

Business Reporter: Improving the efficiency of public safety agencies

How assistive AI tools can help combat skills shortages and data abundance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Public Safety at …

770 Water Damage & Restoration Enhances Disaster Recovery Services Amid Rising Climate-Related Incidents

770 Water Damage & Restoration expands emergency services to meet growing need for disaster recovery as severe weather events rise in Southern California. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With extreme …

غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: الحرائق المبكرة في تونس ولبنان تدق ناقوس الخطر – من يدفع ثمن أزمة المناخ؟

بيروت, LEBANON, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- دقّت غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ناقوس الخطر بعد اندلاع عدة حرائق في تونس ولبنان خلال الأسبوع الماضي، بالتزامن مع إعلان وزارة الزراعة اللبنانية حالة الطوارئ في قطاع الغابات. وتُعد هذه …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Offer Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

Workshop to Teach Participants How to Effectively Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Conference Held April 14-17, 2025 in New Orleans, LA NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the …

Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February.  Laurel and McCreary counties added for all …

Intersec Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Certifications

Red Hat OpenShift Certifications Enhances the Reliability, Security, and Scalability of the cloud-native Intersec products for Telecoms and Governments. PARIS, FRANCE, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, April 10, 2025 – Intersec, leading …

Crystal Structures completes fixing a catastrophic condominium association skylight failure

Pyramid skylight detached from the roof structure, renovations for 13 others WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a catastrophic skylight failure occurred at the Jetty East condominium complex in Destin, Fl., the …

U.N. University: Five Deep Changes Urgently Needed for a Sustainable World and How to Achieve Them

New 'Theory of Deep Change' says future depends on
transforming fundamental assumptions, structures behind today’s global crises BONN, GERMANY, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid deepening inequalities and escalating crises, including …

Seven Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County

LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from Feb. 10-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Hartford County, Connecticut. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

Margaret's the Couture Cleaner Brings Expert Fire and Restoration Services to Pacific Palisades and Malibu Fire Victims

Nation's Leading Fine Textile Restoration Specialist Brings Comprehensive Services to Wildfire-Affected Communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Margaret's the Couture Cleaner, the nation's …

Argon Launch MultiGAS Training Simulator

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-gas meters serve as an invaluable resource to monitor the environment and aid in the safe operations of technical rescue teams, firefighters, HazMat crews and industrial personnel …