Sentences with phrase «for local flood»

But state officials acknowledged that, with Hurricane Harvey wreaking havoc along the Gulf of Mexico, the timing of help for local flood victims could be affected.

Not exact matches

The City of San Marcos is opening a shelter Saturday for local residents who want to escape flooding in the area.

The Bank of North Dakota also worked with local financial institutions and foundations to raise and coordinate relief funds both for Grand Forks and other areas affected by spring floods.

Through conversations with Kris Engskov, Traci York and our local leadership, I'm grateful for the focus on the safety and well - being of the 5,600 partners still impacted by the floods.

Local health centers that serve low - income and uninsured patients have asked Americares for medicine, supplies, logistical help and other support as they have seen a surge of patients at the same time that their own staff is recovering from the floods.

Just admit that the flood is a story probably written a while after a severe local flood, and that the theological point is to credit God for the saving of life as well as the promise not to destroy again.

the text can also support the interpretation that the flood was local, the entire world as the author knew it (in Hebrew, the word for «earth» can mean locality as well).

That this House: (1) notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy and that: (a) dairy farmers around the country are today seriously questioning their future having suffered through one of the worst decades in memory including droughts, floods, price cuts and rising cost of inputs such as energy and feed; (b) unsustainable retail milk prices will, over time, compel processors to renegotiate contracts with dairy farmers and the prospect that these contracts will be below the cost of production may force many to leave the industry; (c) the fact that supermarkets are now selling milk cheaper than many varieties of bottled water will be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for many dairy farmers; and (d) the risk of other potential impacts includes: (i) decreased competition as name brands are forced from the shelves; and (ii) the possible loss of fresh milk supplies to some parts of the country as local fresh milk industries become unviable; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) ask the ACCC to immediately examine the big supermarkets and milk wholesalers after recent price cuts to ensure they do not have too much market power and are not anti-competitive in their behaviour; and (b) support the new Senate inquiry into the ongoing milk price war between the country's major supermarket chains».

David Cameron's local authority West Oxfordshire, for example, only lets those hit by the failure of flood defences off half of their council tax bill.

«It's a real head - scratcher» as to why Republicans backed the legislation, which also included an extension of mayoral control of New York City schools, the re-approval of local sales tax measures and several other measures aimed at upstate communities for flood relief.

A deadline for local tax relief for flooding - affected Lake Ontario property owners came and went this week, but not much relief is forthcoming.

A planned increase for flood defences should be introduced immediately rather than being deferred for three years, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.

From high rankings for Syracuse University to possible mergers in Syracuse, the local area was flooded with news.

Local authorities to be responsible for surface water flooding - assigned in law for first time.

It claimed that the infrastructure to deal with heavy rainfall - related flooding was «unclear and chaotic», with no one organisation having responsibility for surface water flooding at a national or local level.

-- Last month, we reported on concerns expressed by local residents about the city's plans for an East River flood barrier.

A travel advisory is in effect for portions of southern Tompkins County after heavy rains Sunday caused flash flooding and damaged local roads in Newfield and Danby.

Local governments in counties bordering Lake Ontario will receive a total of $ 2.9 million from the state for last year's flood and erosion damage.

Asked for his highlights, Towler suggested it was a toss - up between the Margate beach incident, the Ukip councillor who blamed flooding on gay marriage and the revelation that a Ukip local government candidate had worked as a porn star for 40 years.

It is supposed to meet the uninsurable costs of freak occurrences and will be funnelled into local authorities to reimburse them for the cost of emergency services and the flood clean - up.

According to documents and interviews, state, local and federal officials had been aware for years that the crucial maps of flood risks were inaccurate; some feared they understated the dangers in New York City's low - lying areas.

And that track ran straight through Hoosick Falls, where repeated torrential rains turned Woods Brook, a normally gentle brook named for a local patriarch, into a raging locomotive that blasted apart the village's decrepit, 1950s - era flood protection system.

In the past couple of years, he said, she's secured $ 162,000 in grant funds, benefiting flood analysis studies and other town projects, which include streamlining a solar application process, and finalizing a six - figure FEMA hurricane claim to pay local contractors who have been waiting four years for reimbursement, among other accomplishments.

«With heavy rain and possible flash flooding expected in parts of the state, I urge all New Yorkers to take extreme caution, including closely monitoring local radio and television for weather alerts and listening to the advice of local officials,» Governor Cuomo said.

In the long term, they hope to persuade the International Joint Commission to abandon Plan 2014, its new way of regulating water levels on the lake, which local residents blame in part for the flooding.

School children in a part of Berkshire have returned to the classroom after their school was turned into a help centre for the local community during the recent floods.

State Assemblywoman Barbra Lifton is calling for the creation of a state flood relief program to help local communities with the high costs of repairing infrastructure damaged by flooding.

When President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for six New York counties Tuesday, Monroe was not among them, even though local communities along the shore of Lake Ontario were among the hardest hit by flooding this spring and summer.

While local elected officials have fought for years to preserve it, redevelopment of the Red Hook site — potentially as part of a dramatic makeover of the entire neighborhood with new parkland, flood protections and a subway — is now on the table.

«While there is no current danger to residents in the surrounding areas, I am directing state agencies to assist our local officials and for those who live in the area to prepare for potential flooding and stay tuned to local weather forecasts.»

Governor Cuomo has directed state agencies to assist local communities in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne counties for possible flooding issues due to rising water levels on Lake Ontario and is urging all residents in the region to prepare for flooding.

A number of local residents and officials have blamed actions by the IJC for recent flooding, although members of that organization and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers have maintained that most of the issue is due to weather factors including rain during the Spring that was much heavier than usual.

The legislation expands eligibility and funding for programs previously announced by Governor Cuomo and will provide vital assistance to homeowners, small businesses, farms, not - for - profit organizations, homeowner associations, owners of multiple dwellings, and local governments that have suffered direct physical damage as a result of the flooding.

«I know I speak for lake - shore residents, small businesses, and local governments when I thank Congressman Collins for his hard work to ensure New York gets the federal resources it desperately needs for flood recovery.

I feel it is reasonable and responsible for local leaders to waive late penalties for flood victims by establishing a 90 - day grace period,» said Amedore.

Monroe and Cayuga counties were omitted from a part of the disaster declaration that reimburses local governments for the money spent to address the flooding.

Speaking of local finance issues, flood damaged Broome County sure could use a share of the hydrofracking revenues that Governor 1 % is trying to scoop up all for himself.

The bill also establishes a fund for local governments to invest in future flood control and mitigation projects, and it allows some damaged properties to get tax assessment reductions.

Catskill, NY — US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Gibson joined local officials and first responders Wednesday for a briefing on flood damage and current conditions around Greene County.

In addition to shutting down the 4 train and rerouting various Bronx buses, the breakage has left residents with flooded basements, disrupted utility lines disrupted, and 500 local business and residents are waiting for Con Edison to hook their service back up.

For many of us, the job's biggest impact is in the district, helping the constituents who hire us.I have been proud to work with colleagues and community leaders to secure millions for public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red taFor many of us, the job's biggest impact is in the district, helping the constituents who hire us.I have been proud to work with colleagues and community leaders to secure millions for public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tafor public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tafor constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tafor life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tape.

In 2011, George Amedore was active in connecting state and local resources to families and communities that were impacted by the devastating floods that followed Tropical Storms Irene and Lee, and today, as the Senator for those communities, he remains involved in their efforts to rebuild stronger than ever and is committed to seeing a complete revitalization in the affected communities.

This legislation is important tax relief for local property owners who sustained significant damage in last year's major flooding.

* «Brad Zaun is Wrong for Iowa»: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's ad on comments made about the flooding in Iowa by state Sen. Brad Zaun (R) proved that sometimes a local issue — if it is cutting enough — can trump a national wave.

State Senator Rich Funke, an amiable second - term Republican from the Rochester area, said he wanted the extension of local taxes but also wanted money for flood relief for property owners along Lake Ontario, which has been spilling into homes.

The Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has said he will change the restrictions on access to emergency funds for local authorities to allow them to access an extra # 15 million to cover immediate flood - related cLocal Government Secretary Eric Pickles has said he will change the restrictions on access to emergency funds for local authorities to allow them to access an extra # 15 million to cover immediate flood - related clocal authorities to allow them to access an extra # 15 million to cover immediate flood - related costs:

The declaration means federal funding is available to the State and to tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost - sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the flooding in the counties of Jefferson, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wayne.

We are thankful for the cooperation of all the security agencies, Local Government and State Government emergency workers, all other stakeholders and the good people of Kogi State for helping to minimize the effect of the flash flood.

Earlier this week Prince Charles said the «tragedy» in flood - hit Somerset «is that nothing happened for so long» to help as he met local residents, farmers and emergency services personnel who have been affected.

As sea levels rise along U.S. coasts, it may soon get easier for people and local governments to obtain federal permits to build what are known as «living shorelines,» natural or nature - based structures designed to protect communities and infrastructure from extreme storms and flooding even as they protect habitat.