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Biden approves disaster declaration for December, January storms in RI

Severe storms in Rhode Island led to two major disaster declarations in December 2023 and January 2024.
Federal funding is now available for affected individuals and business owners in Kent, Providence, and Washington counties.
Dripping Springs, Texas, has activated its Emergency Management team for the upcoming eclipse event, promoting safety and well-being.

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Dripping Springs council approves disaster declaration for total solar eclipse

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- Ahead of next month's total solar eclipse that will cast a shadow on much of Central Texas, the Dripping Springs City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday approved a disaster declaration for the April 8 eclipse. The city said in a release the declaration is part of "comprehensive preparations to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and visitors during this extraordinary celestial event." Travis …

1 month ago·Austin, United States

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Biden approves disaster declaration for December, January storms in RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — President Joe Biden has approved two major disaster declarations for Rhode Island after severe storms that caused flooding and other damage in December 2023 and January 2024. Both the December storm, which knocked out power and severely damaged businesses across the region from Dec. 17–19, 2023, and the January storm, which flooded roads and decimated coastlines between Jan. 9 and Jan. 13, forced dozens of Rhode Islande…

1 month ago·East Providence, United States

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Central Texas cities prepare for April solar eclipse, expected influx of tourists

Once the eclipse is over, officials in the Hill Country are hoping to attract astro-tourists back to see the stars at night, which they are working to preserve.

1 month ago·Pflugerville, United States

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Organizers Call on Biden to Issue a Major Disaster Declaration for East Palestine

Over a year after the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, residents are struggling to access critical healthcare. A coalition of activists from across the country is urging the Biden administration to take action.

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