State Officials Question Harris County’s Delay Using 2024 Disaster Funds
State officials, led by Dawn Buckingham, warned that Harris County has not begun using the 2024 disaster relief funds for flood projects or assistance programs.
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Trump Denies $252 Million Blizzard Aid for New York, New Jersey
President Donald Trump refused $252 million in federal disaster relief for the February 2026 nor'easter that hit New York and New Jersey. Governors of both states called the decision politically motivated.
Chicago Police Deploy to Colombia After Deadly Quake
Chicago police officers, including Officer Scott Florez, traveled to Colombia on August 29, 2026 to deliver humanitarian aid following the August 10, 7.4‑magnitude earthquake that killed over 300 people and injured thousands.
World Central Kitchen Provides Free Meals in Gary Amid Outages
World Central Kitchen, together with utility NIPSCO, distributed free meals to Gary residents on August 23, 2026, as the city dealt with power outages from a recent storm. The effort is part of broader disaster‑relief activities aimed at supporting the community’s recovery.
Congresswoman Seeks Flood Relief Funding in Albany County
A local congresswoman toured Coeymans and Ravena after heavy rains caused significant flooding, urging federal aid for homeowners and businesses while highlighting the need for swift disaster relief funding.
Montreal Volunteers Pack Supplies for Venezuelan Earthquake Relief
Montreal volunteers and the local Venezuelan community used the Arepera du Plateau restaurant on June 27 to sort and pack donated supplies for earthquake relief in Venezuela following severe back‑to‑back quakes.
Montreal Venezuelan Community Packs Relief Supplies at Arepera du Plateau
Montreal’s Venezuelan community used the Arepera du Plateau restaurant as a hub on June 27 to sort and pack donations for relief after two major earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24.
Montreal Volunteers Gather Relief Supplies for Quake‑Hit Venezuela
Montreal’s Venezuelan community organized a donation drive at Arepera du Plateau on June 27, collecting and preparing relief supplies for victims of Venezuela’s recent twin earthquakes.
Venezuelan Community in Montreal Gathers Relief Supplies
Montreal’s Venezuelan community gathered donations at Arepera du Plateau on June 27 to send relief supplies to victims of the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela, coordinating shipments through diaspora networks.
Venezuelan Volunteers Mobilize Montreal Restaurant for Quake Relief
Montreal's Venezuelan community volunteers used the Arepera du Plateau restaurant on June 27 to sort and pack donations for earthquake victims in Venezuela, following the June 24 tremors that caused extensive damage.
Venezuelan Diaspora in Quebec Rallies Aid After Quakes
Quebec's Venezuelan diaspora has organized relief efforts to assist victims of two recent earthquakes in Venezuela, coordinating donations and support through community networks.
