Oliver Springs Could Benefit From Anderson County Communications Upgrade
Anderson County’s new satellite, LTE and radio systems could support responders serving Oliver Springs during outages, but town deployment is unconfirmed.
Emergency Management
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Colorado Wildfire Response Could Cost $266 Million, Early Estimate Shows
A developing 90-day projection places response, suppression and recovery costs for four of Colorado’s largest 2026 wildfires at about $266 million, but the figure is not a final expenditure or appropriation.
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Crystal City Flood Declaration Vote Remains Unconfirmed After July 28
Crystal City’s July 28 council session considered ratifying a July 16 disaster declaration after flooding, evacuations and road closures in affected areas.
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Cotulla Flood Assessment Finds at Least 48 Homes Damaged
Cotulla, Texas — Preliminary assessments found at least 48 damaged homes as flooding kept some La Salle County areas inaccessible and federal aid pending.
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West Virginia seeks expedited disaster declaration as cleanup continues
West Virginia is seeking an expedited federal disaster declaration after July flooding as crews remove debris and damage assessments continue in seven counties.
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Utah: SR-153 through Beaver Canyon closed indefinitely after flooding
Flooding and debris flows damaged SR-153 through Beaver Canyon, cutting off mountain access and leaving UDOT without a reopening timeline.
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Oregon wildfire response expands as Shingle Fire closes Highway 26
Oregon — A July 27 update says the Shingle Fire threatens about 170 homes near Dayville as evacuations, structural protection and a Highway 26 closure remain active.
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What Missouri flood assessments could mean for Ste. Genevieve County
Ste. Genevieve County was named in a July 11 flood advisory but not Missouri’s first assessment list. Here is what residents should watch next.
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Cotulla flood updates: La Salle County shelter-in-place guidance through Wed
Nueces River flooding risk remains elevated for Cotulla. Here’s the latest NWS timing plus La Salle County shelter-in-place and road-area guidance.
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Austin and Travis County disaster declarations: what the latest flood emergency moves mean for residents
Austin and Travis County issued flood disaster declarations and a waterways ban through 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. What residents should do now.
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Nashville heat services & advisories: what to do this week
NWS heat advisory is in effect for Davidson County from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here’s Metro’s heat-patrol and shelter guidance.
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Honolulu’s tsunami after-action report is out—what the city’s findings say about evacuations and communications
Honolulu DEM’s new tsunami after-action report grades the city’s response to the July 29, 2025 warning—where evacuations and alerts worked, and where they didn’t.
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West Warwick’s Hazard Mitigation Plan annual report meeting: what residents can learn
West Warwick RI: A July 8, 2026 informational meeting reviewed the Hazard Mitigation Plan’s goals, project status, and possible additional mitigation work.
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Boyle Heights fire recovery: LADOT paused DASH/Cityride fares and added buses
After the June 17 Boyle Heights warehouse fire, LADOT paused DASH and Cityride fares in the neighborhood, added buses, and kept the Community Resource Center open through July 17.
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Blair County disaster declaration after Tyrone flooding: report & resources
Blair County issued a disaster declaration for Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township after July 5–6 flooding. Here’s how to report damage and get help.
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Randolph residents: Heat Advisory runs Wednesday, July 15—where to cool off
A Heat Advisory runs 10 AM–8 PM Wednesday, July 15 in Morris County. Start with Randolph’s library and Town Hall lobby—then use county cooling centers.
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Log Road Fire near Crawford reaches 100% containment: what to watch next
Log Road Fire near Crawford is now reported 100% contained, after NEMA said it was 81% contained on July 4. Here’s what to watch next locally.
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Moyock storm snapped poles, knocked out power, slowed NC 168 traffic
A June 23 storm in Moyock knocked down poles and lines, left thousands without power, slowed NC 168 traffic, and led to an overnight rebuild.
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Boyle Heights Lineage fire cleanup: smoke guidance, health clinics
Los Angeles CA — As recovery shifts to cleanup and monitoring, the City’s July 3 updates say smoke-health precautions remain in place for nearby residents.
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Tulsa flood watch update: 4500 S Sheridan closure, “turn around, don’t drown”
Tulsa — City warns flood watch is in effect through this afternoon and lists 4500 S Sheridan Ave closed. “Turn around, don’t drown.” Plan alternate routes.
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Fairbanks borough hazard plan comment period is still open
Residents can still weigh in on the borough’s updated hazard mitigation plan, which covers wildfire, flood, seismic and permafrost risks.
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Princeton drivers faced Route 40 flooding as June storms hit Bureau County
Princeton IL – Flooding briefly closed Route 40 between Route 6 and I-80 on June 7, showing how fast storms can disrupt local travel and deliveries.
