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New Mexico governor allocates million for flood relief in Roswell following emergency declaration

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New Mexico governor allocates $1 million for flood relief in Roswell following emergency declaration

SANTA FE, NM (KFOX14/CBS4) — Following flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico's governor signed an emergency declaration Monday releasing $1 million in state funding for flood relief efforts. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she has declared Chaves County a state of emergency and directed the state Treasury Department to provide $750,000 to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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New Mexico National Guard rescues over 300 people during historic flooding in Roswell

ROSWELL, NM (KFOX) — New Mexico officials confirmed the deaths of two people after record rainfall caused severe flooding over the weekend. The New Mexico National Guard said 309 people were rescued, 38 of whom were taken to hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries. Roswell city officials said water levels have receded in many parts […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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At least two dead, hundreds rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico

Severe flooding in southeastern New Mexico has claimed two lives and prompted widespread evacuations as authorities worked to rescue hundreds of people trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters. After record rainfall and severe flooding over the weekend, New Mexico National Guard officials said 309 people had been rescued since Saturday, 38 of whom were taken to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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FEMA and state officials are meeting with the governor in Marshall to assess the damage and plan cleanup

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Gov. Roy Cooper traveled to Marshall, North Carolina, in Madison County, where he surveyed storm damage on the morning of Oct. 10 with Mayor Aaron Haynie, FEMA and state officials. According to a news release, the governor met with EPA Administrator Michael Regan after his visit to Marshall to assess […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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National Guard, state and federal rescue teams are searching for flood victims in Swannanoa

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Search teams from Urban Search and Rescue and the National Guard are in Buncombe County – particularly Swannanoa – searching for flood victims or victims in mudslide areas. Charlie Lubowicki, spokesman for the Federal Urban Search and Rescue team, said 30 more canine teams may arrive in the Swannanoa area Thursday […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Governor Cooper calls for a major disaster declaration for North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has asked Washington DC for a major disaster declaration for the western mountain counties affected by Hurricane Helene. Hundreds of roads were closed in the 16 western mountain counties on Friday. Governor Cooper urged residents to treat the situation as if all roads were closed and to stay home unless […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024