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KSJB AM600: USDA to Extend Disaster Relief Funding Applications
The USDA Farm Service Agency has extended the application deadline for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) to November 21, ensuring livestock producers affected by major floods and wildfires have more time to apply.
ABC News 30: Alabama Champions: Disaster Relief Effort
When powerful storms leave homes broken or fire turns precious memories to ash, Rick Crowder wants you to know there's someone on the way. Crowder is the executive director of the Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., a 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping those who experience disasters of all kinds.
Florida Politics: Florida sugarcane farmers donate $25,000 for Jamaica hurricane relief
Florida’s sugar industry steps up to help Jamaican families recover quickly.
Oklahoma Farm Report: Federal Reserve Rate Cut and End of Shutdown Offer Relief and Renewed Clarity for Oklahomans
The Federal Reserve’s decision in October to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, paired with the recent end of the federal government shutdown, marks a turning point for the national economy and for Oklahoma households, businesses, and investors.
Quiver Quantitive: Press Release: Congressman Chuck Edwards Votes to Reopen Federal Government and Secure Disaster Relief Funding
Congressman Chuck Edwards voted to reopen the government and secure $22.5 billion for disaster relief in North Carolina.
CBS News: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis asks President Trump to issue major disaster declaration for October floods
In October, flooding in western Colorado caused over $13,000,000 in damage to public infrastructure and prompted temporary evacuations for hundreds of residents. Now, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is asking President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue a major disaster declaration to help the affected communities recover.
The Invading Sea: Climate disasters will send many countries into a debt spiral – but there’s a way out
Small island nations remain just one storm away from fiscal collapse and unsustainable debt
Denver 7: Polis requests federal disaster relief funding for southwestern Colorado flooding recovery
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.
Tomahawk LEader: SBA: Federal disaster loans available to Wisconsin small businesses, nonprofits
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.
Florida Realtors: SBA Opens Disaster Loans in Six Florida Counties
Low-interest loans are now available for damaged homes, businesses and nonprofits in six Florida counties hit by the Oct. 26 storms.
Morning AG Clips: USDA Extends Livestock Disaster Recovery Assistance Application Deadline
FSA determined eligible counties with qualifying floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024
The Northern River Times: Wilsons Creek Road Upgrade to Boost Flood Resilience and Community Safety
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.
Kentucky Today: SBA disaster loan applications for February severe weather due on Dec. 4
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.
The Telegram: ‘Now someone is finally listening’: Justice department meets with CBN's disaster recovery committee
Unincorporated areas in Conception Bay North have struggled with government representation; meeting with new Justice Minister bodes well.
Alaska Public Media: Alaska extends disaster declaration for west coast storms
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.
West Plains Daily Quill: Disaster Recovery Centers open in Ozark, Shannon counties
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.
The Conversation: No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
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.
Hoodline Denver: Governor Polis Signs Executive Order to Bolster Flood Recovery Efforts in Western Colorado
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.
Wisconsin Watch: Deadline approaches for flood victims to apply for FEMA assistance, loans and mold removal
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.