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What’s a tree worth? Bemidji area lost some 9 million trees, but doesn’t qualify for FEMA relief.
Despite the vast acreage of knocked down and uprooted trees from the June 21 straight-line, hurricane-force winds, the damage falls short of federal disaster relief by $800,000, said Chris Muller, ...
Law school grad has medical emergency and collapses during bar exam in New York
A law school graduate collapsed while taking the bar exam in a New York City suburb this week, prompting an emergency response as other aspiring lawyers worked on their exams. Some Reddit users ...
How to report flood damage in NYC after Thursday’s massive rainfall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City residents impacted by the massive rainfall on Thursday that caused severe flooding on Staten Island and elsewhere are being asked by New York City Emergency ...
Israeli hostage families hold emergency protest after Gaza militants release videos showing emaciated captives
Protestors gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square” on Saturday to stage an emergency protest following the release of ...
Not enough beds at Angola prison, Governor Landry issues Emergency Declaration
The executive order, effective from July 25 through Aug. 23, suspends procurement and bidding rules to allow swift repairs to ...