/tags/flooding Flooding en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:32:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/89-5-million-in-flood-relief-moves-forward-in-st-clair-county-after-trump-stops-freeze Whether the money would actually make it to St. Clair County came into question when President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on federal aid. However, the White House rescinded the order Wednesday. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:32:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/89-5-million-in-flood-relief-moves-forward-in-st-clair-county-after-trump-stops-freeze Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2025-01-09/feds-send-120-million-help-metro-east-recovery-july-flooding The July 16 storm dropped 8 inches of rain. Although it's not clear how county officials will use the money, the federal dollars could be used to develop affordable housing, help small businesses, repair roads. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-09/feds-send-120-million-help-metro-east-recovery-july-flooding Mike Koziatek /health-science-environment/2024-12-10/cahokia-heights-must-complete-30-million-in-sewer-fixes-feds-say In addition to millions in repairs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice and the state will require the city to pay a $30,000 penalty. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:57:58 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-10/cahokia-heights-must-complete-30-million-in-sewer-fixes-feds-say Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2024-12-03/city-flooding-sewage-problems-worse-fcahokia-heights-residents In a court filing, Cahokia Heights residents want a federal judge to allow their claims for damages and claims related to flooding issues to proceed. The city's work with federal agencies is limited to the sewer system and will not address flooding concerns. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-03/city-flooding-sewage-problems-worse-fcahokia-heights-residents Lexi Cortes /economy-business/2024-11-21/mississippi-river-towns-pilot-new-insurance-model-disaster-response A novel type of insurance pool, parametric insurance, is designed to rapidly fund emergency response after natural disasters such as flooding. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-21/mississippi-river-towns-pilot-new-insurance-model-disaster-response Eric Schmid, Delaney Dryfoos /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/pacific-missouri-meramec-river-flooding The flooding in Pacific followed historic rainfall earlier this week that caused flash flooding across St. Louis County, killing two people. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:33:53 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/pacific-missouri-meramec-river-flooding Brian Munoz /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/valley-park-eureka-pacific-meramec-river-flooding Community members are bracing for the Meramec River to crest Friday. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/valley-park-eureka-pacific-meramec-river-flooding Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-11-07/east-st-louis-flooding-aftermath Some residents in East St. Louis on Wednesday called on the city to do more as floodwaters lingered in their neighborhood following heavy rains in the Metro East on Tuesday. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-07/east-st-louis-flooding-aftermath Lacretia Wimbley /news-briefs/2024-11-05/record-breaking-rainfall-flash-flooding-st-louis-election-day St. Louis broke a record for the most rainfall in a 24-hour period in November on Monday. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:12:33 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-05/record-breaking-rainfall-flash-flooding-st-louis-election-day Kate Grumke, Lacretia Wimbley, Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-10-25/raw-sewage-illinois-cahokia-heights-aging-water-systems Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:18:47 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-25/raw-sewage-illinois-cahokia-heights-aging-water-systems Shahla Farzan