All articles tagged with #disaster declaration
After at least three tornadoes hit southeastern Minnesota, Olmsted County declared a disaster and opened a temporary shelter in Rochester; damage ranged from Stewartville to Marion Township with about 30 homes damaged, and nearly 2,500 power customers without electricity, as a tornado north of Elgin also damaged farmsteads.
Colorado confirms a suspected avian flu outbreak at a Weld County egg farm, with CSU confirming the outbreak and the state awaiting final confirmation from USDA facilities in Iowa; Lt. Gov. Primavera has issued a verbal disaster declaration to coordinate response as authorities prepare mitigation efforts, marking the first commercial farm outbreak in Colorado since mid-2024 after years of culling in the egg and dairy sectors. Some workers tested positive during 2024 outbreaks, but none required hospitalization, and officials continue monitoring for human cases while containment measures take effect.
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera verbally declared Weld County a disaster over a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, enabling state agencies to coordinate mitigation, response and recovery efforts; avian flu is severe with high mortality and can affect people, per the USDA, and Primavera is acting governor while Gov. Polis is in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 134 Texas counties to speed resources as a severe winter storm is expected; the state activated Level II emergency operations and the Texas DPS granted a five-day waiver for essential goods deliveries, with no Houston-area counties listed initially and residents urged to prepare and limit travel amid freezing conditions, snow, sleet, and ice.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis criticized President Trump for denying disaster declarations after wildfires and flooding, accusing him of playing political games, while the White House defended the decisions as careful and non-politicized.
Colorado officials, including Governor Polis and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, criticized President Trump for denying federal disaster declarations for major wildfires and flooding, which they argue hampers recovery efforts and economic stability in the region. The denial has sparked political backlash and plans to appeal the decision.
Severe flooding caused by Typhoon Halong has devastated remote villages in Alaska, displacing over 2,000 residents who may not return home for at least 18 months, prompting federal disaster aid requests and large-scale evacuations to Anchorage.
Alaska's Juneau area faces an imminent threat of catastrophic flooding due to a glacier lake outburst from Suicide Basin, prompting the governor to declare a disaster as the basin's water levels threaten to release, potentially causing severe flooding and damage for the third consecutive year.
Over 100 people, including 28 children, have died in severe flooding in central Texas, with rescue efforts ongoing and the death toll expected to rise. The White House has rejected blame on President Trump, emphasizing proper weather alerts and response efforts. The disaster has prompted federal and state aid, but questions remain about the evacuation of summer camps and the impact of federal funding cuts on weather forecasting capabilities.
Severe flash flooding in Central Texas has resulted in at least 68 deaths, including 28 children, with ongoing search and rescue efforts at Camp Mystic and surrounding areas, as authorities coordinate federal and local responses amid continued heavy rainfall.
At least 68 people, including 21 children, have died in central Texas flash floods, with rescue efforts ongoing for missing campers. President Trump signed a disaster declaration, and officials criticized weather prediction and preparedness efforts amid ongoing heavy rains and flood risks. The floods have raised questions about early warning systems and evacuation procedures for vulnerable sites like summer camps.
At least 59 people, including 21 children, have died in central Texas flash floods, with ongoing search efforts for missing campers from Camp Mystic. President Trump signed a major disaster declaration, amid concerns over weather prediction and emergency preparedness, as heavy rains continue to threaten the region.
President Biden has declared parts of southern New Mexico a major disaster area due to two deadly wildfires, unlocking federal aid and resources for recovery efforts. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced thousands to evacuate, and remain uncontained. The declaration will assist with temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other emergency work. The situation is exacerbated by the threat of flooding and lightning, with firefighters working tirelessly to control the blaze.
Governor Reynolds has declared a disaster in Cherokee County, Iowa, due to an outbreak of the highly transmittable avian influenza (H5N1). The declaration mobilizes state resources for containment and waives certain regulations for commercial vehicles. The outbreak does not pose an immediate public health risk, and poultry products remain safe to eat.
The City of Temple, Texas, has issued a Disaster Declaration following a destructive tornado that hit Central Texas. First responders are prioritizing life-saving calls, and residents are advised to stay home due to dangerous road conditions. No life-threatening injuries or fatalities have been reported. A Temple Recovery Taskforce has been established to connect affected residents with relief services. Several city facilities and schools are closed, and a press conference is scheduled for May 23, 2024.