Buncombe County commissioners approve $14M increase in Hurricane Helene grant funding

The additional money will support long-term resilience projects, including the creation of a recovery office. Continue reading Buncombe County commissioners approve $14M increase in Hurricane Helene grant funding

Melissa becoming major threat to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic

Melissa is expected to strengthen from a tropical storm into a major hurricane this weekend, and it could bring “life-threatening and catastrophic” flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic early next week Continue reading Melissa becoming major threat to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic

Jammu and Kashmir floods: CM Abdullah conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Kathua villages, met residents, and assured all possible assistance. He also directed officials to expedite relief, damage assessment, and restoration works. The CM is set to visit Reasi next to assess further flood damage. Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir floods: CM Abdullah conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas