DOE Issues Emergency Order to Prevent Mid-Atlantic Blackouts
DOE issued Emergency Order 202-26-50 for PJM from Oct. 13-16, 2026, authorizing backup generation to prevent blackouts during heat and maintenance outages.
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Kent County EOP Ready for Consent; Mitigation Plan Needs Resolution
Kent County staff said the Emergency Operations Plan updated from its 2020 version is ready for consent adoption, while the FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan still needs a formal resolution tied to grant eligibility.
Boggs Township Boil Water Advisory Issued for Centre County Homes
Pennsylvania American Water issued an Oct. 5 boil water advisory for about 25 Boggs Township connections after a main break caused pressure loss; tanker and bottled water were staged at Milesburg.
Frankfort Issues Water Outage, Boil Advisory for Parkwood and Westwood
Frankfort Plant Board reports a water main break outage and precautionary boil advisory for Parkwood Pl and Westwood Dr on Oct. 4, 2026, with 3-minute boiling required.
Boil Order Issued for Slick Public Water Supply Over E. coli
Oklahoma DEQ required Slick Public Water Supply in Creek County to tell users to boil, use bottled or use another acceptable source after E. coli was found.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved for Seven Ohio Counties
President Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration on Oct. 2, 2026, for seven Ohio counties after August storms, unlocking FEMA grants and SBA loans.
North Andover Seeks Public Comment on Hazard Mitigation Plan Through Oct. 12
North Andover's draft Hazard Mitigation Plan is open for comment through Oct. 12 on the MVPC website, replacing the 2021 plan to keep FEMA funding eligibility.
How to Write an RFP for a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Scope a FEMA-approvable five-year update: 2025 policy changes, 18-month schedule, $53,300 median cost, and RFP language that ties pay to approval.
Gridley Updates Overdue Emergency Disaster Plan
Gridley council approved a revised Emergency Operations Plan on Sept. 21, replacing a 2014-era document and expanding roles, alerts and county coordination.
Pico Rivera Council Adopts Updated 2026 Emergency Operations Plan
Pico Rivera logged a Sept. 28 resolution adopting its updated 2026 Emergency Operations Plan for citywide disaster response.
Nor'easter Batters East Coast With Flooding, 110,500 Power Outages
Nor'easter stalled off New Jersey on 27 Sept. 2026, killing one in New York, cutting power to 110,500 homes and flooding coasts from N.C. to New England.
MEMA Orders Immediate Evacuation of Olowalu Village as Brushfire Threatens Maui
MEMA ordered Olowalu Village from Luawai to Ehehene to leave now on Sept. 26, 2026, as a brushfire threatened life and property; TEPs opened in Lahaina and Kihei.
Hawaii Wins Federal Emergency Aid Before Hurricane Nolo Hits
Hawaii won pre-landfall federal emergency aid on Sept. 25, 2026, as Hurricane Nolo neared the Big Island with catastrophic flood risk.
Hubbardton Hazard Plan Approved Through 2031
Hubbardton's 2026 hazard plan won FEMA approval Sept. 15 and stays effective through Sept. 14, 2031; here's where to read it before Oct. 30.
Denver Updates Emergency Plan to Tackle 18 Threats
Denver published a revised Emergency Evacuation Plan inside its Emergency Management Plan, listing 18 threats and centering alerts, routing and drills from a bunker operations center.
Morgan County Sets Hazard Plan Reviews as Flood Map Appeals Open
Berkeley and Morgan counties scheduled Sept. 29 and Oct. 8 hazard plan meetings as Morgan County's 90-day FEMA flood-map appeal period opened Sept. 16.
Newsom Proclaims El Niño Emergency to Accelerate California Readiness
Newsom declared a statewide emergency Sept. 21 to pre-stage flood supplies, Guard support, road crews, and multilingual alerts ahead of a potentially historic El Niño.
I Drank Water During a Boil Advisory — What Happens Now?
Drank tap water under a boil advisory? Most notices are precautionary. Here is how to judge risk, what to do now, and how long to watch.
Florida Extends Hurricane Milton Emergency in Order 26-193
Florida Executive Order 26-193, issued Sept. 18, 2026, extends the Hurricane Milton emergency from Oct. 2024 as recovery and 82 unpaid Milton invoices remain.
Bega's $15M Community Evacuation Centre Opens for Emergencies
Bega's $15M+ Showground Community Centre opened 18 Sept 2026 as a purpose-built evacuation, shelter and recovery hub.
Pittsford Opens 2027 Hazard Mitigation Draft for Comment Through Oct. 7
Pittsford's working draft 2027 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is open for public comment Sept. 16-Oct. 7, with email, Town Office, online and Oct. 7 meeting options.
