National VOAD joined the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) at the 2026 NEMA Mid-Year Forum in Washington, D.C.. Board members shared updates on the strength of the VOAD Movement and the importance of collaboration. #VOADMovement #DisasterRelief

WNC Helene Recovery Funds Grow, But Advocates Warn Billions More Are Needed | WNC Times ASHEVILLE — More than 18 months after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through Western North Carolina, state and local leaders are pressi...

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🐾 Walking 30 miles with my dog to support people affected by disasters across the U.S. The American Red Cross provides hope, comfort & relief whenever & wherever it’s needed. 💙
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Sevier County Commission approves series of resolutions, including zoning change, bond authorization and EMS fee update The Sevier County Commission on Oct. 21 approved multiple resolutions: a zoning change for 4543 East Parkway, establishment of a Building and Fire Board of Appeals, an initial $10 million bond issuance resolution, updates to ambulance fees, disaster relief appropriations after Hurricane Helene, a lease authorization, recognition of emergency telecommunicators, and 35 notary appointments. All motions passed by roll call (22–0; 3 absent).

The Sevier County Commission just made significant moves, approving a $10 million bond and establishing a Building and Fire Board of Appeals to enhance community safety and governance!

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Months after Milwaukee’s historic August floods, some households are still dealing with damage and other related issues.

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Tazewell County IDA authorized to apply for $3 million state grant to build flood-damaged housing in Richlands The Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority voted unanimously to apply for a $3 million Resilient Virginia grant to buy nine prefabricated homes for flood victims in Richlands and approved a purchase option on a 1.218-acre parcel at 509 Roanoke Street.

Tazewell County is taking a bold step to support flood victims by seeking a $3 million grant to purchase prefabricated homes for those in need.

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Carter County commission approves broad slate of budget amendments, contracts and transfers At its March 17 meeting the Carter County Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget amendments, contract payments and asset transfers — including disaster-related purchases and school fund reallocations — by largely unanimous votes, with only two motions recording single dissenting votes.

Carter County's recent budget amendments pave the way for critical disaster recovery and essential school projects, ensuring a brighter future for the community.

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United Way BC defends handling of Lapu Lapu donations | Globalnews.ca Four days following the tragedy, in which 11 people were killed and dozens more were injured, United Way BC announced the Kapwa Strong Fund.

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USDA official announces $531 million block grant for Georgia farmers at Senate session Visiting federal officials addressed the Senate; visiting USDA representative announced a $531,000,000 block grant for Georgia producers affected by Hurricane Helene, with applications opening March 16 and closing April 27. Cabinet visitors also praised state efforts and highlighted workforce and trade initiatives.

Georgia farmers are set to receive a lifeline with a newly announced $531 million federal aid package aimed at helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Subcommittee advances tax credit for timber losses tied to Hurricane Helene The Senate Finance subcommittee voted to report S682 favorably after hearing from timber industry and the bill’s sponsor. The bill would create a credit for timber casualty losses from Hurricane Helene, capped at $25 million and administered by DOR with forestry certification requirements.

The Senate Finance subcommittee is pushing forward a crucial tax credit aimed at helping South Carolina's timberland owners recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

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Patchwork response to NT flooding leaves remote Aboriginal communities behind Indigenous legal advocates warn of unequal disaster funding as Katherine faces worst flooding since 1998 while remote Aboriginal communities struggle for basic support.

Patchwork response to NT flooding leaves remote Aboriginal communities behind

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National VOAD convened the first virtual CEO Leadership Roundtable today, bringing together leaders from several national member organizations to discuss shared challenges and opportunities in disaster response and recovery. #VOADMovement #Collaboration #Communication #DisasterRelief

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Michigan tornado victims identified, including 12-year-old boy YouTube video by B.C. Begley

Michigan tornado victims identified, including 12-year-old boy
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Board advances wildfire property tax relief resolution for Sept. 2020 losses The board advanced a resolution to implement Senate Bill 1545 (2024) procedures allowing owners of residences burned in Sept. 2020 fires and since rebuilt to reset assessed values to 2020 levels (file by April 15); staff identified 31 eligible properties. Commissioners voted 5–0 to send the resolution to a business meeting for final approval.

Clackamas County is taking a significant step towards providing property tax relief for homeowners affected by the September 2020 wildfires, allowing them to reset their assessed values back to pre-disaster levels!

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#ClackamasCounty #OR #DisasterRelief

Barnstable County officials say multiagency response limited fatalities after Blizzard Hernando; shelters, 17,000 meals supported residents Assistant County Administrator Vera Haric told delegates the county opened a multiagency coordination center and operated regional shelters and warming centers during Blizzard Hernando; partners including MEMA, Eversource, RTA and AmeriCorps supported operations and Haric said about 17,000 meals were delivered to shelters and warming centers.

Barnstable County officials activated a multiagency response during Blizzard Hernando, providing vital support that delivered 17,000 meals and kept shelters operational throughout the storm.

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Senators outline supplemental that leans on reserve to cover disaster aid and higher‑education shortfall Senate leaders described a supplemental budget that mainly pays previously incurred costs — disaster relief, fire suppression federal matches and a $129 million replenishment for the higher‑education fund — and warned using the Constitutional Budget Reserve will require a three‑quarter vote.

Senators are set to vote on a supplemental budget that taps into reserve funds to cover disaster aid and replenish higher education, raising eyebrows about the implications of such a move.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #BudgetAccountability #DisasterRelief #AlaskaHigherEducation

FEMA caseworker says halted helpline contract, staffing cuts left survivors waiting and staff on leave A FEMA caseworker testified that recent policy changes and contract halts left disaster survivors waiting for help, that signers of a "Katrina declaration" were placed on administrative leave, and urged Congress to pass the FEMA Act of 2025, protect core staff in DHS funding, and open oversight.

A FEMA caseworker's shocking testimony reveals how policy changes and staffing cuts have left disaster survivors in dire need of help, with families waiting for assistance as critical programs are dismantled.

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‘The Bed Was Floating’: D.C. Woman Loses Home of 20 Years After Water Main Break Floods Neighborhood For more than two decades, Deatrice Waters built her life inside her Southeast Washington home — a place of comfort, memories, and… The post ‘The Bed Was Floating’: D.C. Woman Loses Home of 20 Years After Water Main Break Floods Neighborhood appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘The Bed Was Floating’: D.C. Woman Loses Home of 20 Years After Water Main Break Floods Neighborhood: For more than two decades, Deatrice Waters built her life inside her Southeast Washington home — a place of comfort, memories,… #Flood #WaterMainBreak #SafeHome #CommunitySupport #DisasterRelief

Sumner County: EMA reports storm damage exceeds state threshold; commissioners discuss FEMA aid and a proposed radio tower Emergency management said preliminary damage assessment is about $14.3 million—above the state threshold—opening the path for federal public assistance; staff also briefed commissioners on a proposed state–county partnership to add a radio tower along 31W to fill coverage gaps, with the tower estimated under $200,000 and equipment costs described as a larger, unspecified budgetary item.

Sumner County's storm damage assessment has skyrocketed to $14.3 million, paving the way for crucial state and federal assistance!

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Senate Finance Committee adopts committee substitute for House Bill 89 supplemental budget The Alaska Senate Finance Committee on March 2 adopted the committee substitute for House Bill 89, a supplemental budget that includes disaster and fire-suppression funding, a $129.6 million transfer to the Higher Education Investment Fund and several adjustments from the governor's requests. Committee staff walked members through line-by-line changes before the adoption.

The Alaska Senate Finance Committee has just adopted a pivotal supplemental budget that includes major funding for disaster relief and higher education—what does this mean for the state's future?

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#AK #CitizenPortal #DisasterRelief #AlaskaBudget #FireSuppression

House Finance subcommittee hears Department of Military and Veterans Affairs FY27 budget overview, disaster-relief request The House Finance Subcommittee received an overview of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs FY27 governor's budget request on March 2, covering federally funded staffing requests, a veterans cemetery project outside Fairbanks with an estimated future operating need, and disaster-relief funding requests tied to Typhoon Hai Long recovery; no formal action was taken.

The Alaska House Finance Subcommittee is discussing a crucial budget request that includes plans for a new veterans cemetery and disaster relief funding in the wake of Typhoon Hai Long.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #MilitarySupport #DisasterRelief #AlaskaVeterans #CommunityInfrastructure

Applications for the DataCorps Fellowship are now open. Through this Fellowship, from May to June, students will gain practical experience in data collection and assessment of disaster relief efforts across the U.S. Apply here: cece.american.edu/datacorps-gr...

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Our team + partners from Chinatown Service Center are ready to help with Emergency Rent Relief. Stop by in-person in Altadena today from 10am-2pm! We’re here to support our community. #LACounty #DisasterRelief #DenaStrong #Altadena #RentRelief #HomeownerResources #TenantResources

Are you aware of any interesting depictions of disaster response and relief in art?

I'm especially interested in community collaboration, rebuilding, not just "handing out the care packages".

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How can we better channel public generosity into effective disaster relief? Discover innovative solutions from charity leaders! #DisasterRelief

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Missouri House approves $3.1 billion supplemental budget to close fiscal 2026 gaps The Missouri House passed a supplemental appropriations bill that sponsors said includes roughly $3.1 billion and more than 1,000 FTE, funding disaster relief, additional MoDOT support and Medicaid-related spending to cover the remainder of fiscal year 2026.

The Missouri House has just approved a staggering $3.1 billion supplemental budget aimed at bolstering disaster relief and crucial state operations through 2026, sparking heated debates on its constitutionality.

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#MO #HealthPrograms #CitizenPortal #DisasterRelief

Senate committee advances memorial urging permanent federal tax exemption for wildfire settlements The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted 5–0 to send House Joint Memorial 201 to the floor, urging Congress to permanently exempt disaster payments and liability awards for wildfire victims from federal income tax to help maximize recovery funds for affected Oregonians.

Oregon's Senate committee just took a crucial step to help wildfire victims by urging Congress to permanently tax-exempt disaster payments, paving the way for vital recovery funds.

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The National VOAD Board of Directors met today to advance the #VOADMovement, hearing updates from staff on key initiatives, progress toward the National VOAD Conference, and other critical priorities shaping our work. #NVC2026 #DisasterRelief