Federal disaster assistance

Environment & Weather

Texas expands flood-recovery assistance as catastrophic flooding continues to affect communities statewide
August 3, 2026 8:14 am

Texas requested additional federal disaster assistance for Real County and extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to seek replacement benefits for lost or destroyed food.

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Environment & Weather

New Jersey activates damage-assessment portal for potential federal severe-weather aid
August 3, 2026 8:08 am

New Jersey’s Office of Emergency Management has activated a damage-assessment portal as the state continues its response to severe weather and considers a possible request for federal assistance.

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Crime, Courts & Public Safety

West Virginia flood recovery continues after Barbour County emergency declaration and federal aid request
August 3, 2026 7:30 am

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said July 27 that flood-recovery work was continuing, after a July 20 emergency declaration for Barbour County and a request for expedited federal major-disaster assistance.

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