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Almost there: Taney Co. flood victims close to ending buyout process
jkaplan@kspr.comHOLLISTER, Mo -- The waters receded a long time ago, but it's only now that the buyout of homes on Foggy River Road are approved. State, county and federal officials have worked out a $3.7 million deal to buy out nine flood-ravaged homes in that...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, FEMA, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Skokie Playfield and other Winnetka projects address drainage problems
Terry Schwartz recently stared out of his office window at the Skokie Playfield, its mud surface covered with ice and snow, and remembered the summer flood of 2011. "I was sitting on an island," said Schwartz, executive director of the Winnetka Park...
Tags: Local Government, Lake Michigan
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UPDATE: Threat of dam failure in Wythe County decreases
According to Appalachian Power and the National Weather Service, the threat of a dam failure at the Byllesby/Buck hydroelectric dam on the New River has been downgraded. Officials in Wythe County warned residents of a potential dam failure earlier...
Tags: Weather Warnings, Environmental Issues, National Weather Service, Renewable Energy, Structural Failures
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Evacuations ordered in Pulaski County; shelter opens at Pulaski High School
Pulaski County officials have lifted the evacuation notice. Also, the emergency shelter at Pulaski High School has been closed. In the meantime, drivers are asked to use caution because a few roads still have high water. Here is the news release:...
Tags: American Red Cross, Bodies of Water, Emergency Incidents, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Disasters and Accidents
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Woman pulls man in wheelchair from flooded car in Douglas County
Reporter and PhotographerAVA, Mo. -- Flash flooding proved to be a big problem for many communities on Tuesday. Lisa Richards, who lives rural Douglas County, hasn't seen this much rain, well, since she doesn't remember when. "A long time," she said with a laugh. The man... -
Weather takes a 180º, preparing for flood
WSBT-TVThe weather has made a quick change after the recent snow. Now, we’re talking flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the WSBT viewing area from Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning. A combination of heavy rain and melting snow could cause...Tags: Bodies of Water, Disasters and Accidents, Rivers
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Despite rate increases, flood insurance is worth the cost
Homeowners will see increases in the rates they pay for flood insurance soon, if they haven't already, with owners of vacation homes seeing the biggest jump. But that isn't reason enough to drop coverage. Flood insurance is one of the best deals going....
Tags: Insurance, FEMA, Tropical Storms, Natural Disasters
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Emergency funds for storm damage approved
Staff WriterJerry Preece Jr. clearly remembers this summer’s floods that wiped out 600 acres of crops. “It came right in on us full-bore,” he said, pointing at an area where the waters swept over the top of the Westside Main Canal and flooded...Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation, Natural Disasters
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State building changes ordered to avert flood damage
Declaring that Maryland's coastal areas are increasingly at risk from a rising sea level, Gov. Martin O'Malley has ordered state agencies to weigh the growing risks of flooding in deciding where and how to construct state buildings. "Billions of...Tags: Bodies of Water, Global Change, Weather, Regional Authority, Science
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Top 5 local weather events of 2012
The following are the top five weather events of 2012 across the WDBJ7 Viewing as voted on by meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Blacksburg. 1. June 29th Derecho and Excessive Heat from late June to mid July A derecho of historic...
Tags: Franklin County (Virginia), Wildfires, Tropical Storms, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Dangerously flooded Hollister neighborhood will be transformed into public area
mmoloney@kspr.comHOLLISTER, Mo. -- Historic flooding in 2008 and in 2011 destroyed homes and forced many in the city of Hollister to move inland. The storms frequently targeted one neighborhood in particular: Hulland Park. In 2008, people leased out 21 mobile homes. Then...Tags: FEMA, Heart Attack
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Taney County flood victims wait as FEMA holds next move on buyout option
jkaplan@kspr.comHOLLISTER, Mo -- Families affected by the 2011 floods in Taney County continue to wait for promised help. Several agencies worked out a deal to buy damaged homes in the Foggy River Road neighborhood - but progress has hit a snag. KSPR has been the only...Tags: FEMA, Natural Disasters, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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