Small island nations remain just one storm away from fiscal collapse and unsustainable debt

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday requested a major disaster declaration that would bring federal relief funding to southwestern Colorado in the wake of last month’s catastrophic flooding.

WISCONSIN – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wisconsin that federal disaster loans are available to offset economic losses caused by excessive moisture that occurred from May 1 through July 15, 2024.

Low-interest loans are now available for damaged homes, businesses and nonprofits in six Florida counties hit by the Oct. 26 storms.

FSA determined eligible counties with qualifying floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024

A key section of Wilsons Creek Road, linking Upper Wilsons Creek and Alidenes Road, is set for a major upgrade aimed at improving flood resilience and ensuring safer access for residents in one of the Northern Rivers’ most flood-affected valleys.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in 29 Kentucky counties of the Dec. 4, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset losses caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides in February of this year.

Unincorporated areas in Conception Bay North have struggled with government representation; meeting with new Justice Minister bodes well.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed an extension of the state’s disaster declaration on Saturday to continue emergency response and recovery efforts following the Western Alaska storms, including the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open this week in Ozark and Shannon counties to assist Missourians impacted by the severe storms and flooding that occurred from March 30 to April 8.

Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane Melissa after the Category 5 storm devastated communities across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti in October 2025. But to see this as a singular disaster misses the bigger picture: Melissa didn’t hit stable, resilient islands. It hit islands still rebuilding from the last hurricane.

Stepping up in response to October's devastating floods, Governor Polis has officially enshrined his verbal disaster declaration into an Executive Order. With western Colorado communities battered by the recent deluge, the governor's move isn't just symbolic—it comes with the power of the state's Emergency Operations Plan and a significant financial commitment. As part of the order, the Office of Emergency Management has been given a green light to take decisive action, not only in aiding those affected by the flooding but also in laying the groundwork for recovery.

Milwaukee residents still facing recovery challenges from the August flood have until Wednesday, Nov. 12, to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration physical disaster loans. 

Here's how to aid those affected by the devastating storm in the Caribbean nation

American Red Cross deploying international responders, coordinating with Red Cross network.

Members of the Roswell Finance Committee recommended on Thursday that a resolution to create a flood recovery task force be presented to the city council for approval.

At the Tuesday, November 4 City Council meeting, DJ Jakala, Public Affairs Specialist for SBA Disaster Recovery spoke about a program available for all Pickaway County residents.

FEMA is sending $155 million in new aid to North Carolina, the agency announced Friday, in a bundle of federal money that will fund 130 projects for Hurricane Helene cleanup and other disaster recovery projects.

The City Council on Monday will consider amending its contract with Frame Group for disaster recovery consulting services to a total not-to-exceed amount of $1.45 million as the city continues recovery efforts from the Eaton Fire.

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be open starting November 10 in Cape Girardeau, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Scott, Shannon, and Washington counties to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence or personal property due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred March 30 – April 8, 2025.