Sentences with phrase «for victims of the flooding»

In December 2016, for instance, Congress approved about $ 2 billion in aid for victims of flooding in Louisiana.

He showed concern for the victims of flooding while raising vital and specific questions about the government's failure to adequately fund a whole series of flood defences.

The President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has declared a three day mourning period for the victims of the flood.

If you have, please consider donations for the victims of the flood!

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The Bishop of Penrith has said the next fortnight is a «make or break time» for flood victims in northwest England.

The Bishop of Penrith has said the next fortnight is a «make or break time» for flood victims in northwest... More

Popular preacher Joel Osteen has come under heavy fire for initially refusing to open his church to victims of the Houston floods.

There are some who hold this view, that the brutality of mankind was so great, that it was justice to kill them all, and among those who were the innocent victims in the flood (for certainly there had to be some), it was merciful to put them out of the misery of living under a horde of Hitlers.

Homeowners suffering flood damage from Harvey are more likely to be on the hook for losses than victims of prior storms — a potentially crushing blow to personal finances and neighborhoods along the Gulf Coast.

Additional measures proposed largely by GOP lawmakers include a suspension of the sales tax on certain goods for flood victims.

The $ 55 million for victims of Lake Ontario flooding is pared back from a $ 90 million package that was approved by the Senate and Assembly last week, but stalled at Cuomo's feet.

The statement also condemned NEMA for allegedly rejecting donations from philanthropic Nigerians to help the victims of the flood claiming they (NEMA) had closed for the Sallah break.

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase - Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong - Nkrumah, has donated relief items to victims of the recent floods that swept through parts of the Akyemansa District of the Eastern region.

A memorial service has been held at the Rev. Ernest Memorial Methodist Church at Adabraka in Accra, for victims of the June 3, 2015 flood and fire disaster.

The new money will fund temporary educational facilities, help for farmers who need to replenish their livestock and more support for flood victims in the south of Pakistan.

In September, Emmanuel Atswen, a journalist with the state - run News Agency of Nigeria, was detained in Benue State for reporting that relief materials were allegedly being diverted from a camp for flood victims.

It should be recalled that Senator Yerima had earlier been arraigned in 2016 by ICPC before Justice Bello Shinkafi of High Court 4, Gusau, Zamfara State on a 19 - count charge bordering on alleged diversion of N385.5 million and other sums from the N1bn loan meant for the repair of a collapsed dam and rehabilitation of flood victims while he was Governor.

According to Appiah, the general public should lend a helping hand to the victims of the flood in what he described as a «difficult time» for the nation.

The Senate, which had adjourned on Wednesday evening without taking up any bills, was expected back in the State Capitol on Thursday to consider the extensions and other elements of the Assembly bill, which also contained a relief package to Vernon Downs, a racetrack and casino outside Utica; access to more money for Adirondack road and well construction; and more than $ 50 million for flood victims on Lake Ontario.

Officials say the buy - out is the first step in finding relief for the flood victims Town of Wawarsing Supervisor Scott Carlsen points out the aqueduct tunnel has been leaking for at least 30 years.

Ortt said lawmakers can always push for additional funds if the needs of flood victims are not met.

If a different or better evacuation strategy leads to demonstrably fewer victims, it may have consequences for not only the requirements of flood defences but also for buildings as places of flight.

In addition to the plans to use Bonaparte for tracing the identities of criminals and victims of crime and disaster on an international level, the program is also planned to help identify unnamed victims of the 1953 flooding that was so disastrous for the southwest of the Netherlands.

Please keep sending me any information on families in need so that I can use this platform to try to raise money, provisions, etc. for victims of this horrific flooding catastrophe in Houston.

A helicopter flies above the rugged terrain along the banks of the East Verde River during a search and rescue operation for victims of a flash flood on Sunday in Payson, Ariz..

Congress created the NFIP in 1968 in response to the rising cost of taxpayer - funded disaster relief for flood victims and the increasing amount of damage caused by floods.

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.

American Humane will continue its national partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, which has already provided 80,000 pounds of premium, all - natural food to aid the animal victims of the flood and distributed even more much - needed, nourishing food to local pet shelters.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Flood Fund will enable people to donate to dogs that have become victims of the flooding and for those in need to apply for a grant.

Those who would like to donate to the Flood Fund, by cheque or debit card, or apply for a grant to help a dog or dogs that have become victims of the flooding, should contact Richard Fairlamb, KCCT Administrator, at 1 - 5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1J 8AB.

As the lead agency for animals in disaster in Missouri, the Task Force also assists the animal victims of floods, tornadoes, ice storms, and other emergency situations.

After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and companies who want to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Ed Emmett have established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations for victims that have been affected by the recent floods.

 In collaboration, theyÂ've raised a great deal of money for good causes and, in this latest venture, theyÂ've not only found funds to help flood victims but aided the restoration of local amenities.

As Harvey makes landfall for a second time, travel brands are reaching out to help victims of the devastating flooding caused by the storm.

BBVA Compass announced Tuesday that it will offer payment - deferral programs for flood victims in Texas as well as a robust suite of discounted loans and lines of credit to help the families and businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey rebuild their lives.

Ben is known for building and donating a tiny house to victims of the South Carolina floods in the fall of 2015.

In the letter, Clement also expressed deep concern for other victims of climate change impacts, such as the recent set of devastating hurricanes, more frequent and severe flooding, marine life die - offs as a result of warmer ocean temperatures, forests at risk from invasive insects, and so on.

Stuck inside El Bolillo Bakery during Hurricane Harvey, the bakers used 4,400 pounds of flour making pan dulce for flood victims.

So the Chamber is flooding money into these elections to keep victims from holding corporations accountable for their misconduct and, unfortunately, their influence is dominating one area of these campaigns.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Technical Head Mr. P. Ravi Kutumbrao announced the relaxation in claim settlement process for the victims of Uttarakhand flood victims.

BitFury group began to collect bitcoin donations for the victims of Tbilisi floods.

A Bitcoin company, BitFury, is gathering donations for the victims of the devastating flood in Tbilisi, Georgia.

• Spent time with flood affected victims coming in the refugee camps • Screened the victims for PTSD • Devised and implemented group and individual sessions to minimize the impacts of shock and stress

A donation of $ 200,000 from that pledged pool of funds to Habitat for Humanity will be directed to benefit flood victims in the areas hardest hit by the storm.

In fact, the Canadian REALTOR ® community as a whole has shown tremendous support for the victims of this terrible flood,» expressed Ian Smith, President of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS ®.

Since its launch, RRF has raised more than $ 25 million for victims of disasters, such as wildfires, floods, tornados, and hurricanes.

Miller sprang into action during recent Arizona wildfires and flooding, collecting $ 1 million worth of food, clothes, and places to stay for victims who lost everything.

Most options that the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor allow for building your retirement plan accounts and so your golden years» income stream may be sufficient or at least a help; frequently the IRS also grants tax and tax - filing breaks to victims of such regional disasters as earthquakes, floods, prolonged draughts and major storms.