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Bill offers break for properties in flood zone

Home Buying Treks — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:28:23 +0000

Bill offers break for properties in flood zone
Overseers of levees in southwestern Illinois welcomed Wednesday the advance of a federal measure that could give thousands of property owners up to a five-year reprieve in having to buy costly flood insurance in areas with questioned defenses against rivers.

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“Thank You” Picnic for Flood Cleanup Volunteers

Home Buying Treks — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:26:13 +0000

“Thank You” Picnic for Flood Cleanup Volunteers
One of the victims of last weekend’s flash flooding in Plymouth is saying thanks. He threw a picnic on Saturday for volunteers who helped him clean his damaged property. He says if not for them, his situation would be a whole lot worse while he waits for government help.

Victim Of Flood Of Century Says He And Others Are Getting Run Around

Home Buying Treks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:26:42 +0000

Victim Of Flood Of Century Says He And Others Are Getting Run Around
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Open house to focus on flood map project

Home Buying Treks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:27:56 +0000

Open house to focus on flood map project
Shawnee County planning director Barry Beagle said he expected turnout to be higher than the roughly 70 people who attended the first of two open houses being held to share information about the local flood map modernization process. Appearing Wednesday at the Topeka city government’s monthly news conference, Beagle said he consequently wants to make sure the public knows about the second open …

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Flood FAQ

Home Buying Treks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:26:23 +0000

Flood FAQ
World-Herald News Service Keep your eyes and ears open. That’s the advice officials are offering residents along or near rivers and creeks as more water pours into the region.

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Platte River in Grand Island nears flood stage

Home Buying Treks — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:29:18 +0000

Platte River in Grand Island nears flood stage
The Platte River at Grand Island was at 6.1 feet Wednesday morning, with flood stage at 6.5 feet, according to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

Flood victims remain in need of aid

Home Buying Treks — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:20 +0000

Flood victims remain in need of aid
Despite nearly $300 million in federal aid, some Chicago residents are still in need of relief after floods turned parts of the city’s West Side into an official disaster area during the summer.

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Flood relief grant deadline Monday

Home Buying Treks — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:16:21 +0000

Flood relief grant deadline Monday
About a month after the Wisconsin River swelled and flooded parts of Columbia County, emergency management officials are operating a Long Term Recovery Committee to assist residents.

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More homes protected as city extends flood response plans

Home Buying Treks — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:11:39 +0000

More homes protected as city extends flood response plans
HUNDREDS of homes and businesses in one of Yorkshire’s most notorious flooding blackspots are being given extra protection to help reduce the risk of sudden deluges. (27/10/2010 13:21:23)

Pakistan’s flood victims rush to rebuild ahead of winter, as debt, high prices add to misery

Home Buying Treks — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:04:07 +0000

Pakistan’s flood victims rush to rebuild ahead of winter, as debt, high prices add to misery
NOWSHERA, Pakistan – With their villages in shambles, winter on its way and government help slow to arrive, Pakistan’s flood victims are scrambling to rebuild their homes.