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More than 33 million Americans were under coastal flood advisories on Aug 20 as Hurricane Erin head north toward the U.S. mainland.
Atlantic City, Wildwood, Margate, and Ocean City are among the towns that have banned ocean swimming as the hurricane moves north.
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Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally
Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants they can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.
A flood advisory was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Wednesday at 2:58 p.m. in effect until 6 p.m. The advisory is for Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes counties.
Hurricane Erin’s drive-by impacts are forecast to generate multiple rounds of flooding in New Jersey beach towns from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point, and tropical storm warnings were in effect for the nearshore waters.
The NWS office in eastern Kentucky has been credited with saving lives during the region's recent record-breaking floods, but it faces a 40 percent staff vacancy rate
At least 6 displaced Camelot Village residents don't know where they will go when they leave hotel rooms Aug. 27.
The San Angelo City Council has approved a resolution authorizing $1 million from the North Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone fund to help commercial property owners affected by the historic July 4 floods.