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NHVR responds to defect rise with snow safety warning
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (361+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on heavy vehicle operators in alpine regions to be vigilant on vehicle safety when tackling the alps this winter snow season as defects rise." The warning comes as the NHVR revealed a…...
New report details flaws in NES response to January winter storm - AOL
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (560+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) " The final report of the Nashville Electric Service response to the January winter storm has been released, and it shows several areas where NES fell short for customers. The final independent report of the NES response showed…...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in five Mississippi counties
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (202+ words) The state received the federal disaster declaration, DR-4922-MS, on June 30. MDES said the assistance program is available to residents in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties. The program is intended for people who live or work in one…...
Sudbury's nearly $8 M snowstorm bill sparks emergency plan
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (202+ words) CTV News Sudbury's nearly $8 M snowstorm bill sparks emergency plan Sudbury's mid-March snowstorm that paralyzed the city cost nearly $8 million, according to a report heading to city council Tuesday. Labour and overtime drove the bulk of expenses, prompting recommendations for…...
March snowstorm response cost the city $7. 8 M
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (470+ words) The city's response to the March 15-16 snow event cost the city approximately $7. 8 million. Of this expense, the vast majority, $6. 9 million, was in linear infrastructure services (snowplowing/removal), with the balance spent throughout various other municipal services. Coupled with a winter…...
Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for New York Residents Impacted by Severe Storms
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (304+ words) 5 Towns Central By 5 Towns Central Staff OAKLAND GARDENS, N. Y. (July 6, 2026) " Homeowners, renters, and business owners across the region who sustained property damage during the severe storms on May 20, 2026, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. The financial relief program is…...
Madison DPW to Begin One-Time Storm Debris Collection Tuesday
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Building Department Warns of Snow-Load Risks to Roofs
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (297+ words) With the winter storm bringing heavy snowfall across Nevada County, the Building Department cautions residents and businesses to monitor their buildings for signs of stress from accumulating snow. With continued snow, the total weight on roofs can increase rapidly. "Higher…...
Tennessee's Emergency Management Agency Becomes Standalone State Department
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (373+ words) Image: The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is now the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority, a standalone state department with Patrick Sheehan, right, as its first commissioner. Image Credit: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout By Cassandra Stephenson [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4. 0] " Tennessee's emergency…...
FEMA offers Individual Assistance to five Miss. counties after May storms
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (85+ words) tippahnews. com FEMA said Individual Assistance is available to residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties who were affected by severe storms on May 6-7, 2026. For more information, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's website, msema. org, provides additional details,…...