Sentences with phrase «for storm relief»

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Over the last couple of days, as the enormity of this storm was being realized, we have been working to organize relief efforts for the Houston area with our friend Franklin Graham and the disaster relief organization that he oversees, Samaritan's Purse.

Aten wrote for CT about what Christians have learned since Hurricane Katrina about the church's role in disaster relief, and theologian W. David O. Taylor — whose family evacuated during Harvey — wrestled with how to cope when Jesus doesn't calm the storm.

While many of you are no doubt tired of snow and are longing for spring, here in Colorado we have had another extremely dry winter, so our current snow «storm» is an incredible relief.

Storm system heads toward drought - stricken California: Drought - stricken California was set to get some relief from an approaching storm that forecasters said would be unusually strong for this time of year for parts of the staStorm system heads toward drought - stricken California: Drought - stricken California was set to get some relief from an approaching storm that forecasters said would be unusually strong for this time of year for parts of the stastorm that forecasters said would be unusually strong for this time of year for parts of the state...

Relief efforts are already underway to shelter, feed, and care for those injured or evacuated in the storm, and they will presumably continue at full strength for the upcoming weeks and months as the city recovers.

When Cuomo announced that the state needed $ 30 billion in storm relief, some members of New York's congressional delegation bristled, saying they hadn't been told about it and would be forced to fight for a figure they didn't construct.

Unshackle Upstate's Brian Sampson says in a TU OpEd that state taxpayer dollars slated for a public campaign finance system would be better spent on repairing aging infrastructure, expediting ongoing storm recovery efforts, restoring the Gap Elimination Adjustment, or providing tax relief for struggling middle - class families.

On topic questions included funding for items in the City's SIRR report and whether there is an alternative source for such items, whether the mayor is satisfied with the pace of City spending of federal money for Sandy relief, whether the mayor is confident of reaching his 500 construction starts and 500 reimbursement checks by Labor Day, Comptroller Scott Stringer's report on a lack of oversight on spending by the Department of Homeless Services, whether the City has the «right formula» for Build It Back, the total number of homes damaged by Sandy and when all will reached through Build It Back, how many of the 132 construction starts to date are repairs and how many are rebuilds and whether the mayor has closely examined the City's emergency management system in the context of preparing for a future coastal storm.

Lopez, like Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, said he wants to see $ 50 million that's been set aside for economic development to go toward storm relief.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - As plans progress for a buried seawall to protect the East Shore from storm surges, $ 2 million in federal funds for Hurricane Sandy relief will kickstart the design phase of the project.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Homeowners who repaired their homes hit by Hurricane Sandy will no longer be on the hook for higher tax bills - Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Thursday paving the way for $ 4 million in property tax relief for storm victims.

Kaiman, 53, of Great Neck, said he will give up his $ 153,000 - a-year job as a special adviser to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for Sandy storm relief, as well as his unpaid post as chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority within the next week to 10 days.

In addition to these agreements, the Governor and legislative leaders announced a new round of flood relief, including a $ 50 million grant program for at businesses and counties impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

The center is organizing relief for storm - ravaged Puerto Rico after Cuomo's call for assistance to the island.

Four charities that had been under fire for sitting on millions of dollars of Sandy relief funds have agreed to pony up $ 10 million to aid victims of the storm.

The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed $ 7.9 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief as warring Republicans and Democrats united behind help for victims of that storm as an ever more powerful new hurricane bore down on Florida.

Without the relief offered by these storms, the Northern Hemisphere will face longer bouts of intense summer heat, notes lead author Dim Coumou, a climate scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany.

An unending scene of flat, dun - colored earth plays outside the windows without visual relief, except for the abandoned tanks and salt - encrusted depressions of earth that, as the storm eases, shine brightly in the sun.

Hurricane Katrina caused mass devastation and loss of life because recommendations to bolster the levees shielding New Orleans and other protective measures were neglected for decades despite urgent expert warnings, and because the federal emergency relief effort failed completely after the storm.

I am leaving soon to do relief work in Texas from the storm for several weeks, I'm hoping I can Remeber to take my tea, it's going to be crazy over there.

Though still closed to students, schools in many storm - ravaged parts of Puerto Rico serve as key staging areas for relief efforts, including food preparation and shelter.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will provide a total of $ 319,710,818 from its emergency relief program to 28 states, Puerto Rico and American Samoa to reimburse them for damages caused by storms, flooding, hurricanes and other natural events.

«FTA and FEMA worked quickly to get this agreement in place in order to bring much needed relief to transit agencies that were hit hardest by the storm, to ensure that transit riders have the reliable service they need, and so that agencies have better resources to plan for and mitigate the impact of such disasters in the future.»

Greater Houston Community Fund For those looking to give to a local charity, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner set up a Hurricane Harvey relief fund for victims of the stoFor those looking to give to a local charity, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner set up a Hurricane Harvey relief fund for victims of the stofor victims of the storm.

United Way of Greater Houston has launched a relief fund for storm - related needs and recovery.

The guard says the members of the 182nd Airlift Wing will leave Peoria on Thursday for Dallas and are expected to help with storm relief and recovery for the next three to four days.

Two AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers have been deployed in Dallas and Ft Worth, Texas to help evacuees from the storm, and AKC Reunite will continue to help shelters caring for pets displaced by the storm.

«The ASPCA is working with local and national animal welfare agencies to assist animals affected by the storm, and we're grateful to have these valued partners helping us manage the emergency boarding facility and provide relief for both people and pets alike.»

Single - store operators that were able to weather the years - long economic storm did, for the most part, find some relief eventually.

While all major airlines are waiving change and rebooking fees for customers flying around the storm, a few are offering additional incentives for customers who donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for your recent contribution to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief following the catastrophic destruction caused by the storm.

Kate Sheppard has a must - read in the latest Mother Jones about the shortsightedness of the US government's policy of paying huge sums in annual disaster relief, while doing almost nothing to prepare for the inevitable next storm.

Naval forces will also need to meet growing demands for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in response to a range of predicted crises created by climate change, including floods, droughts, intense storms, and geopolitical unrest.

Burma's minister for relief and resettlement, Maung Maung Swe, said more deaths were caused by the cyclone's storm surge rather than the winds which reached 190km / h (120mph).

On Monday, crowdfunding platform for personal, medical, and charitable causes, YouCaring, announced it has teamed up with Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt for Hurricane Harvey Relief effort fundraiser, which has already secured $ 1.2 million to help those affected by the storm.

Led teams to disaster - stricken areas for weeks of relief work: (Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Storm Sandy, 2012 Haiti earthquake, 2010 Springfield, Mass. tornado, 2011 Oklahoma tornado, 2013).