Podcasts about flood damage

Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Wouter Kriel, spokesperson for Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell, about the decision to refer a missing R41 million disaster relief grant to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Red Cross begins sending teams of volunteers to go to homes to assess flood damage, Buffalo Trace Distillery slowly getting back to business after historic floooding, and Louisville boy talks about life after being the first in the U.S. to receive a new type of cochlear implant. 

Auckland Council's set to put $352 million into purchasing homes in high-risk flood zones. More than 1200 properties will be bought by the end of the year, and a large amount of the land will be retained for flood resilience. Auckland Council Group Recovery Manager Mace Ward told Ryan Bridge it's a significant investment in future resilience for Auckland. He says over $1.2 billion will be put in between Crown and Council funding. Ward says there's an opportunity for development, and around 30% of the properties could be redeveloped for residential use. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or property manager, when water damage strikes, you need experienced professionals to minimize further damage, repair affected areas, and restore your property quickly. You need Flood Emergency Services (1300 315 682)! Booking online at https://floodemergencyservices.com.au Flood Emergency Services City: Gold Coast Address: Varsity Lakes Website: https://floodemergencyservices.com.au/ Phone: +61 1300 315 682

Kumeū wants to move. Auckland Council's laid out its plan for Kumeū to try to mitigate the impacts of flooding. Although they had three ideas for mitigation, the council's found no viable solution to the town's history of floods, as none of the options would drop the flood levels by 1 meter as needed. About 200 people attended a public meeting in Auckland's northwest last night to discuss the issue. Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers says those attending want a plan to move the town's centre. He says they also committed to creating stronger rules to prevent people building houses in flood zones. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cllr Mike Kennelly says Kerry County Council is to appoint a consultant to investigate the reasons for the extent of the flood damage in Listowel and Killocrim which occurred last month.

Federal funding has been secured to bolster Long Island's south shore and Fire Island communities. Connecticut Eversource customers may have to pay higher rates after a credit rating downgrade. New federal rules will limit two chemicals found in Long Island groundwater. A Siena poll finds economic issues are still top of mind for New Yorkers. Plus, Connecticut needs to fill thousands of vacant special education positions.

Flood Out Restoration is a local Longview, TX company offering 24/7 commercial disaster recovery services. Their experts handle water damage, fire damage, mold, storm damage, and emergency board-ups, restoring properties to pre-loss condition. Flood Out Restoration City: Longview Address: 515 Delia Drive Website: http://floodoutrestoration.com Phone: +1 903 235 2969 Email: info@floodoutrestoration.com

Any state that has a hurricane season also needs emergency water damage restoration professionals. Damp Solving Water & Mold understands the impact that flooding has on your Orlando, Florida home - call its team at 407-633-3374 or click https://dampsolving.com/orlando-fl/ for expert extraction and cleanup. Damp Solving Water & Mold City: Orlando Address: 255 S Orange Ave Suite 104 #1683 Website: https://dampsolving.com/orlando-fl/ Phone: +1-407-633-3374 Email: orlando@dampsolving.com

We talk to JD Foley, Chair of Fr Casey GAA club in Abbeyfeale, Limerick.

The carer who tackled the Taoiseach - Charlotte Fallon says they've talked again over the weekend...Another storm - another flood - some businesses will simply not survive..Missing for 32 years - what happened to Patsy O Sullivan & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Flood Out Restoration swiftly responded to a burst pipe in a local clubhouse, mitigating water damage and assisting the Longview community. Flood Out Restoration City: Longview Address: 515 Delia Drive Website: http://floodoutrestoration.com Phone: +1 903 235 2969 Email: info@floodoutrestoration.com

Summary: In this urgent episode of 'Mending on the Fly,' host Devin interviews Caleb Sneed, chief creative officer at Rambler Angler & Blade, about the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Caleb provides a firsthand account of the storm's impact on Spartanburg, SC, and surrounding areas, detailing the widespread destruction and ongoing recovery efforts. The conversation highlights the crucial role of local organizations, churches, and fly shops in providing relief and the fly fishing community's collaborative response to this natural disaster.Show Notes:Introduction to Hurricane Helene's devastating impact (00:00) One of the deadliest hurricanes in modern U.S. historyAt least 213 fatalities across six statesCaleb Sneed's personal experience of the storm (01:07) Impact on Spartanburg, SCDisruptions to emergency services and infrastructureImmediate aftermath and community response (04:01) Search and rescue effortsChallenges in communication and basic necessitiesRambler Angler & Blade's post-storm situation (06:24) Damage to facilitiesEmployee impact and recovery effortsRole of local organizations in relief efforts (09:47) Churches as distribution centersFly shops becoming community hubsWarning about potential scams and frauds (17:36) FEMA's caution against impostersTips for safe donation and assistanceReputable organizations mobilizing for help (19:54) GoFundMe campaignsLocal church initiativesImpact on local ecosystems and fishing spots (23:47) Changes to river paths and landscapesPotential long-term effects on fish habitatsRambler's role in recovery and community support (30:43) Product donations for fundraisingFuture plans for community involvementImmediate needs and long-term support (36:22) Critical supplies needed (water, food, clothing)Potential long-term displacement of residentsKey Takeaways:Hurricane Helene's unprecedented impact on the SoutheastThe vital role of community organizations in disaster responseHow the fly fishing community is rallying to support affected areasThe importance of verified donation channels and avoiding scamsLong-term implications for local ecosystems and fishing spotsSupport verified relief efforts and stay informed about ongoing recovery needs in the affected areas. Visit our website for links to reputable organizations and updates on how you can help.#HurricaneHelene #DisasterRelief #FlyfishingCommunity #SpartanburgSC #CommunityResilience #RamblerAnglerBlade #flyfishing #flytying #mendingonthefly #oldlineangling

The damage has left some families struggling to find longer-term accommodation, while others are moving from motel to motel every few days. Delphine Herbert reports.

Michael Allen Rose is an author, musician, and performance artist based in Chicago, IL. His published books include The Indifference of Heaven, Embry: Hard Boiled, Party Wolves In My Skull, and Boiled Americans. Having studied theatre in the frozen wastes of North Dakota, Michael's plays have been produced in major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Portland. He has hosted the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown at BizarroCon each year, spent time in the conservatory program at Chicago's famed Second City, and taken the stage as a burlesque performer. He releases industrial and experimental music under the pseudonym Flood Damage. His short stories can be found in such publications and anthologies as The Magazine of Bizarro Fiction, Forbidden Futures, Tales From The Crust, Bizarro Bizarro, and Mighty In Sorrow: A Literary Tribute to David Tibet. He really likes cats, and enjoys fine teas. https://michaelallenrose.com/ CORE Products: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=100202_0_0_0_0 https://www.etsy.com/shop/MidwestResinGeek https://www.patreon.com/legendsoftabletop Theme music created by Brett Miller http://www.brettmillermusic.net

Suzanne Colucci has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.

As the high costs of rebuilding after devastating floods in southern Latvia become increasingly clear, Otto and Joe discuss the implications as well as other major stories such as a tour group of Latvian youth stranded in Spain, parliament's investigation into Rail Baltica's troubles, changes to gambling and tax laws, Latvian drones to Ukraine, and much more! Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with permission Closing theme song: Think Tank by Audionautix audionautix.com​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/_think-tank​ Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/mbV9t1Z0rA8

Connie Mueller, University City Green Practices Commission joins Tom and Debbie to discuss the proposal of 'Tiny Forests' as a way for University City residents not have to worry about flooding. 

Wairoa's Mayor is demanding an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after last week's flooding. The bill is expected to top $40 million, with more than 100 properties significantly damaged. The district is still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle last year, and ratepayers are already facing a 20 percent rates rise. Mayor Craig Little says the council hasn't been able to pinpoint what went wrong. "They treat us like we're a small population, yet we're 30 percent of the land area of Hawke's Bay, 60 percent of the water mass - they do other things down there and they don't do it here." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Di Downey from The Limery had just minutes to escape before being inundated by flood waters, she's described leaving the property in the dark, dodging huge logs and debris. Today she had to send out an SOS call for help to clean up, she described to Susana Lei'ataua what she's lost.

Scott Hatcher, chief administrative officer for the Town of Sussex, joins host Julia Wright to discuss the plan to repair outdoors spaces damaged by flooding.

A new working paper from the Congressional Budget Office estimates that for every dollar spent to elevate or buy-out a flooded home, $2.69 would be saved in future costs over the next 30 years.  Of the 1.3 million projects the paper identifies, roughly 138,000 would see a greater savings of $6 dollars.  Total savings would amount to $519 billion in future damage if governments and homeowners together would spend $193 billion today.Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller sat down with one of the paper's co-authors and the head of a national home floodproofing solutions company to discuss the government's current efforts – and what's lacking – to avoid costly future flood damage across the nation.Show Notes The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is the research arm of the U.S. Congress, tasked with providing nonpartisan analysis for lawmakers to consider when making policy.  Its May 2024 working paper, Flood Damage Avoided by Potential Spending on Property-Level Adaptations found:  There are approximately 1.3 million projects (each adapting a single property of one to four units) where the expected avoided damage exceeds project costs primarily from elevating the home above flood stage or a buyout of the property for later destruction. The total cost of completing these projects would be $193 billion, preventing $519 billion of expected damage over 30 years. On average, each dollar spent on these projects would avoid $2.69 of expected damage. About 138,000 projects would result in expected avoided damage over six times the cost of the project. Outcomes vary based on area income and geography. “We started looking into federal spending on adaptation to flood risk and we found that there's a big literature out there, but it can be really difficult to compare across studies, and apply one context to another,” explained paper co-author Evan Herrnstadt.  “So we would need a scalable and flexible approach and found it was feasible for us to use the National Structure Inventory from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood modeling from the First Street Foundation and combine that with some other work to estimate avoided damage from property level interventions like buyouts and elevations,” said Herrnstadt, who is a CBO economist.  The national framework that CBO developed used inland and coastal residential properties that contain 1 to 4 housing units.While the CBO doesn't make policy recommendations to Congress, Herrnstadt said in this report, it does characterize sets of projects and different allocation schemes to provides potential opportunities to avoid flood damage paid principally by federal, state, and local governments, together with homeowners.  The paper notes that FEMA has multiple programs that fund property-level adaptation.  From fiscal years 2008 to 2019, annual obligations for those programs totaled about $280 million, representing an average of 29% of the amount FEMA has obligated for hazard mitigation.“Evan this is fantastic work,” said Tom Little, President & CEO of Floodproofing.com, an integrated company providing property risk analysis, wet and dry floodproofing solutions, and flood insurance.  “This is the type of information that we need to get out there to continue to build awareness that we can actually invest money and get a strong return on that investment, by retrofitting the existing infrastructure that we have,” said Little, who is a Certified Floodplain... (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-50-dollar-sale-on-flood-damage/) 

The Emergency Management Director for the state, Krisit Rollwagen, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. 

'This stinks of hyprocrisy at the highest level.' That's the message from flood affected home owners hitting out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports.

Assessment of Flood Damage in the Eastern Cape by COGTA. ANC Delays NEC Coalition Meeting: NEWS24 Report. Potential Boycott Threatens NA's First Sitting: Impact on MPs. Economic Downturn: GDP Shrinks by 0.1% in Q1. Postponement of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's Case to July 9. Fuel Price Adjustment Announcement by Minister Gwede Mantashe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An organization in Allston that houses dozens of capuchin monkeys is asking for the public's help after a pipe burst and the entire first floor was flooded. As WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports, Envisioning Access has launched a campaign to raise $30,000 for repair costs insurance won't cover.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show:Flood damage and insurance priceUniversity of Michigan graduation interrupted by protesters

23 Apr 2024. We speak to Sonny Ridgewell, Managing Director of insurance brokers-  Beneple - about the number of motor claims expecting to exceed AED 1 billion following last week's floods. We also get his reaction to the latest news from The UAE Central Bank as they're instructing insurance companies to pay up for flood damage - the directive covers all homes and cars with “comprehensive” policies. Plus, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, Hamed Ali, joins us live in studio for an extended interview on the UAE's IPO boom. We also cross live to Australia to speak to Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, moomoo about Tesla's shares falling 3% overnight. And, as Spinneys sets the price range for its IPO we hear from Samer Deghaili, Co-Head of Investment Banking (MENAT), HSBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your basement looks more like a pond, you need to call the water damage restoration and structural drying experts at Silver Lining Property Restoration (414-915-5119) in Waukesha, WI! Go to https://silverliningpr.com to find out more. Silver Lining Property Restoration City: Waukesha Address: 910 W Sunset Dr Website: https://silverliningpr.com/ Phone: +1 414 915 5119

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Stewart Fairgrieve who's the deputy mayor in Hartland, NB, describes the massive fire that destroyed the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory over the weekend. Cheryl Ward in Sussex, NB, talks about all the mitigation work she has done in her basement to help prevent flooding. And on the phone-in: Kelly Lamrock who's NB's Child and Youth Advocate discusses cell phones in the classroom.

The Calais town clerk's office asked for volunteers to write a report on the summer floods that hit Vermont in July of 2023. Reporter and Calais resident Erica Heilman, and her friend and neighbor Tobin Anderson, answered the call.

A juvenile gray whale, registering about 24 feet long, has washed ashore near La Jolla Shores. A month after devastating flooding damaged homes and uprooted people's lives, resources are still available for impacted victims. Former San Diego State punter Matt Araiza has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after he was dismissed from a lawsuit alleging he raped a 17 year old girl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanya Hansen has the morning's top stories from the WCBS 880 newsroom. 

In Weston, the select board is being asked to support a FEMA buyout of a commercial property. The board has to weigh losing the village store with accepting the effects of climate change on the downtown.

Some positive news for Aucklanders left with flood-damaged homes.  The council has agreed to fund mitigation for properties which could feasibly be protected from harm in future severe weather events.   It's offering to pay up to 25% of a property's capital value for work like retaining walls, landscaping, and drainage improvements.   Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told Mike Hosking that the issue is vexed, but is a mixture of what he calls sensible decisions.  He says it minimises costs but maximises the help council can provide without upsetting ratepayers too much.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gareth hears firsthand from 2 beloved Midleton shop owners about the enormous task ahead of them now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan McCarthy, Fine Gael Councillor and Donna Hennessy, Magnolia Wedding Accessories, both from Midleton in Cork, on the flood damage done to their businesses.

Auckland flood-affected residents have raised concerns about being excluded from their communities.   Category 3 homeowners presented to the Auckland Council yesterday, telling councillors that buyouts based on rates valuations would be too low for them to buy in their communities.   Property commentator Ashley Church told Mike Hosking that under normal circumstances the council would negotiate a fair market value, but these houses won't be habitable again.   He says the council has the choice of negotiating the best deal on behalf of the ratepayers, or sympathise with the residents and find a solution that allows them to get on with their lives.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Aucklanders are putting their houses on stilts to avoid flood waters. Research commissioned by NIWA says it's a cost-effective solution, but it won't work for everyone. Felix Walton has more.

As the province continues to clean up the mess from July's flooding, we hear how Public Works is balancing the need for major repairs and regular maintenance on roads.

Gov. Beshear tours flood damage in Western Kentucky, a fire damages Sen. Rand Paul's Bowling Green office, lawmakers are briefed on forever chemicals in drinking water, staffing remains an issue at the state's youth detention centers, and a Kentucky chef who is now a well-known TV cooking expert.

Owner Joie Lehouillier says Foote Brook Farm took every precaution they thought necessary before the flooding, but it wasn't enough. Lamoille County was among the hardest hit areas in the state after the Lamoille River rose to heights not seen in living memory.

(Jul 11, 2023) Vermont was hit hardest by the heavy rains and flooding Sunday and Monday. We hear from residents there, as well as in the central Adirondacks, where there was also significant damage. And we get tips on what to do if you come across high water.

To flood damaged Tairawahiti now. Families in a small rural community inland from Tolaga Bay remain completely cut off from the outside world after the recent storm completely annihilated the local road in and out. A Helicopter was due to survey the damage at Tauwhareparae and drop off supplies this afternoon. Paddy Allen is a beef and sheep farmer in the now isolated area, and he spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330212959112

Its been revealed flood damage to Auckland's iconic Western Springs stadium will cost millions to repair and the outdoor concert venue will be closed until at least early next year, for serious patch up work. A closer inspection of the home of speedway, the Ponsonby Rugby Club and many a mosh pit, shows the Auckland anniversary floods have inflicted serious and complex damage to the venue, with the ground still moving. That means future bookings are off when cash strapped Auckland council can least afford it. Stadiums Director for the council's events arm, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, James Parkinson explains the extent of the damage to Lisa Owen. 

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Governor Newsom visits the flooded farm community of Pajaro in Monterey County and talks about how all the weather has been wearing people down. On the positive side, mandatory water restrictions were lifted for nearly 7 million people in Southern California. Snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada sent water gushing into Valley communities last week. With a break in the storms, communities in the eastern San Joaquin Valley are assessing the damage. Reporter: Esther Quintanilla, KQED It's been a rough winter for California's mountain communities as storm after storm has struck the state. Truckee Mayor Lindsay Romack is telling her blizzard-stressed constituents to be kind to hard-working snow plow drivers and advising outsiders to stay away until conditions improve. A recently released study funded by the California Health Care Foundation finds Black patients have to work harder to deal with possible bias when seeking medical care. Reporter: Stephanie O'Neill, Kaiser Health News

Governor Gavin Newsom toured Capitola Village near Santa Cruz Tuesday, surveying the flood damage to small businesses there hit hard by storm surges. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED In Santa Barbara County, cleanup is underway now that evacuation orders have been lifted. Local leaders consider the evacuations a success. There are no reports of major injuries or deaths.  Reporter: Benjamin Purper, KCBX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices