Sentences with phrase «of hurricane recovery»

While most funding decisions would be left to make, the cap deal does provide some actual funding in the form of hurricane recovery dollars, which aren't subject to the caps.

Not exact matches

After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of the Gulf Coast and brought up to 50 inches of rain to parts of Houston, the US military and state National Guard joined in rescue and recovery efforts.

But trucks still rolled out of a dedicated warehouse, stocked with hurricane defense and recovery products, located in Baytown, just 30 miles from downtown Houston.

The worst of Hurricane Harvey was over by Thursday, August 31, but recovery from the rain and flooding in Texas and Louisiana is expected to take months.

Meanwhile, complaints of mismanagement, nearly as old as the agency itself, have grown more vehement; in particular, they still swirl around the difficulties processing Hurricane Katrina recovery loans.

«After Hurricane Harvey, it became apparent that we needed to create a more comprehensive and formalized disaster recovery plan suitable for a small business — not a typical cookie - cutter disaster plan,» Nick Bednorz, CEO of Comensure in Houston, said via email.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley participates in discussion with economists on current economic conditions and recovery efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria at event hosted by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce - 1300 GMT.

East Coast fuel supplies seemed set to remain tight into next week, as spotty electrical power and flooding damage stymied the recovery of two New Jersey refineries after Hurricane Sandy.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency holds a press conference to discuss the latest information on the government's rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

According to the Louisiana Recovery Authority, an estimated 275,000 homes will need to be replaced courtesy of Hurricane Katrina.

Friends of Puerto Rico, a charity organization based in Washington, DC, set up a Hurricane Maria Recovery Fund for rebuilding homes and infrastructure.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 5 - Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rossello on Monday pressed proposals for privatizing the U.S. commonwealth's shattered electrical grid as part of its painstaking recovery from devastating September hurricanes.

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are marching to protest pension cuts, school closures and slow hurricane recovery efforts as anger grows across the U.S. territory over looming austerity measures.

Now that Puerto Rico is moving into recovery and rebuilding after the Hurricane Maria disaster, billions of dollars in federal disaster spending are flowing to the island.

Sept 27 (Reuters)- DDR Corp -: DDR provides update on impact from hurricane maria.DDR Corp - expect full recovery to span a significant period of time given damage to Puerto Rico's critical infrastructure, other reasons.DDR Corp - plaza Palma Real, company's 448,915 square foot asset located on southeastern portion of island sustained significant damage.

All nine crew members had helped with hurricane recovery efforts as part of the 198th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the Bucaneros, which flies out of Base Muniz in the northern coastal city of Carolina, Rivera said.

Florida suspends some construction rules to hasten post-Irma recovery The state of Florida will suspend certain regulations to speed up repairs at properties damaged by Hurricane Irma.

Millions of Floridians are ready to get on with their recovery from Hurricane Irma, which roared through the state earlier this week, pummeling homes and flooding streets.

«Expect a burden of mental health problems, which will include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and it's particularly going to impact groups who don't have access to rapid opportunities for recovery,» Sandro Galea, dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, told Vox after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas.

In addition to pledging a total of $ 3 million in grant funding to recovery and relief efforts to assist pets and pet owners in need, the company's PetSmart Charities philanthropic arm coordinated deliveries of several truckloads of critically needed pet food and pet supplies as part of its Buy A Bag, Give A Meal program to communities deeply impacted by the hurricanes.

Ahead of this latest Hurricane Maria response program, JetBlue donated $ 1 million in much - needed disaster recovery supplies and more than 100,000 aid - related items to Puerto Rico.

Another caveat to the prospect of diminished demand from the hurricanes is that the recovery and reconstruction could boost demand, offsetting the initial negative effects.

«At stake for FPL are the claims of all customers who paid for storm - recovery charges and nevertheless lost power for a prolonged period in the sweltering summer heat after Hurricane Irma's outer bands unleashed tropical storm force winds in the South Florida area,» a law firm representing the plaintiffs said in a statement.

Months after taking a shot from Hurricane Irma, Big Pine Key is again recovery mode as a large wild fire scorched acres of land.

Back in September, Nuyorican MC Princess Nokia announced an independent disaster relief fund aimed at supporting Puerto Rico's recovery from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane María.

Recovery and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma and Harvey is one of several challenges facing US home builders this autumn.

All nine crew members had helped with hurricane recovery efforts as part of the 198th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the Bucaneros, which flies out of Base Muniz in the northern coastal city of Carolina, according to the Guard's Adjutant General Isabelo Rivera.

Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba take part in the recovery and cleaning work after the pass of Hurricane Irma in Havana, Cuba, on September 11, 2017.

The chamber already has a number of other, critical items on its plate, from allotting billions of dollars to recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey to funding the U.S. government itself.

The two - year budget accord signed by President Trump earlier this month contains provisions from a House of Representatives disaster relief bill (H.R. 4460, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act) designed for states hit hard by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017.

After both earthquake and hurricane destruction in Haiti, Sandals Foundation supported various partners including: Population Services with 205,000 Aqua Tabs; Global Orphan with clothing; the Salesian Missions with recovery kits for 400 families; and All Hands Volunteers with the recovery of six schools and health clinics.

The recovery for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria hasn't seen the urgency of Houston with Hurricane Harvey, or Florida with Hurricane Irma.

Gasoline prices rise as Houston begins recovery An estimated 23 % of US refinery capacity is offline because of flooding in the wake of the exceptionally slow - moving Hurricane Harvey.

Months after taking a shot from Hurricane Irma, Big Pine Key is again in recovery mode after a large wildfire scorched acres of land.

Gov. Larry Hogan is sending a 26 - member unit of the Maryland National Guard to Puerto Rico to aid in the recovery from Hurricane Maria.

Marathon has taken out a $ 10 million line of credit to cover Hurricane Irma recovery costs.

CDP Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund grants have helped rebuild the capacity of local organizations and empowered them to serve their communities at a time of great need.

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Since a large percentage of the public funds for Hurricane Harvey are geographically designated specifically to meet recovery needs of Houston and Harris County, it is also important to support recovery efforts throughout the entire region.

The «Hurricane Harvey Recovery: How Donors Can Help» webinar on August 29, 2017, gathered several expert panelists to discuss catastrophic flooding in Texas and Louisiana, and how to allocate resources — human, financial, and technical — to meet the needs of Hurricane Harvey - affected communities.

The Disaster Leadership Team received a grant in the amount of $ 50,000 to support communities and Texas Long - Term Recovery Groups working to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

The Hurricane Harvey Response Team has established a base of operations in Houston to oversee its relief and recovery programs.

«Every week is unique, and pastors are faced with the need to get insight from the Spirit of God to understand the mood and emotional state of the congregants,» said Ríos, citing a rise in depression and marital issues among hurricane victims, as well as concerns over suicide rates and violent criminal activity in the long recovery period.

Puerto Rico has been focused on its recovery since the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

Buy a raffle ticket to support Puerto Rico hurricane recovery efforts and be entered to win one of $ 5000 worth of amazing prizes.

«We have moved from the rescue to the recovery phase of our local hurricane response effort,» said Janet Froetscher, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.

CHICAGO — The more than 7,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees living in the greater Chicago area will be assisted by the Crisis Recovery Coordination Council, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago announced on Monday.

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- President Trump took to Twitter early Saturday to lash out at the mayor of San Juan after she criticized federal recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

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