At least 30 have been reported deceased, so far. UPDATE: 08/01/2022 Governor Andy Beshear stated Monday there are a “minimum” of hundreds unaccounted for as flooding has deluged…
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U.S. Sending Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Secretary Blinken says aid in response to earthquake last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that the United States will provide nearly $55 million to Afghanistan…
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Census Bureau Launches New Business Survey
Seeks to measure changing business conditions. The U.S. Census Bureau announced the launch last week of the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This new experimental survey replaces…
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Yellowstone National Park Closed Due to Flooding
Communities evacuated and entrances closed during floods. For the first time in 34 years, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the total closure of Yellowstone National Park this…
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HUD Approves New Mexico Disaster Assistance
Provides funding and 90-day foreclosure moratorium. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of emergency assistance for those affected by wildfires in New…
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HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Vermont
Foreclosure relief and mortgage insurance available. After President Biden issued a major disaster declaration last week for certain counties in Vermont, the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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President Offers Condolences to Germany
196 lives have been lost so far in flooding. President Biden expressed his condolences to the German people during his meeting with German Chancellor Merkel last week. Heavy…
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DHS Announces $475 Million in Preparedness Grants
Secretary Mayorkas specifies funding for natural disasters and other threats. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security released the preparedness funding allocation of $475 million for fiscal year…
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Coast Guard Offers Incentives for Recruits
Coast Guard Commandant speaks of new programs during challenging times. The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new programs to gain recruits after missing signup goals for the past…
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EPA Sends Resources to Restore Texas’ Drinking Water
Assistance comes as the state works to recover from severe winter storm. The Environmental Protection Agency has sent personnel and resources to Texas to assess and assist in…
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