Fires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in Montana
FEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out.
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FEMA to Test Emergency Alert Statewide Systems on Wednesday
Federal agencies will be testing the nationwide Emergency Alert System on Wednesday morning.
More Federal Help is Promised for Montana Wildfires
As the fire seasons grow more dangerous, more help is needed.
City Storm Water Superintendent Addresses South Hills Drainage
Last week, KGVO published a story about several homeowners in the South Hills behind Cold Springs Elementary School, flooded basements and a small flood plain designation in the area.
FEMA Relents – Grants Funds For Wildfires – State Headlines
Montana's congressional delegation convinced FEMA administrators to grant wildfire recovery funds for the Lodgepole Complex in eastern Montana.
FEMA Relents – Will Provide Funding To Fight Montana Wildfires
After strong pleas from Montana's Congressional delegation, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) relented, and have granted emergency funds for the Lodgepole Complex fires.
Spring Rains Signal The Time To Purchase Flood Insurance
Spring brings with it rain, melting snow at the possibility of flooding, sometime in areas where flooding can be rare, but, there is protection available for Montana homeowners.
Statewide Amber Alert Test To Be Held In January – On The Anniversary Of The First Ever ‘Amber Alert’
The Amber Alert Program, administered by the Montana Department of Justice is looking at January 13, 2017, a date which has a special significance to missing children everywhere.
New FEMA Floodplain Rules May Cost You
Many Montanans are facing an increase in flood insurance prices that they never had to pay before. The reason for this is an all-or-nothing levy policy that FEMA is currently using to calculate the nations flood zones.