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Ohio government officials announced a plan to allocate up to $25 million to support food assistance for families affected by the potential federal shutdown of SNAP benefits, including direct aid to food banks and increased benefits for low-income families, while urging Congress to pass a resolution to reopen the federal government.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has prompted urgent action from the federal government to replenish the emergency relief fund, which currently has a $2.1 billion backlog of projects and only $890 million on hand. Maryland may require over $1 billion to rebuild the bridge, and President Biden has expressed support for federal funding to cover the full cost. However, there is a long list of other projects across various states waiting for federal support, highlighting the need for additional funding to address infrastructure emergencies nationwide.
Heavy rains and hail have caused the collapse of houses and killed at least 25 people in Pakistan's northwest regions. Another 145 people were injured as uprooted trees knocked down electrical transmission towers. The government has allocated $1.3bn for climate resilience to mitigate the effects of natural disasters. Meanwhile, Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching from the Arabia Sea, and officials have been ordered to put emergency measures in place.
UN Emergency Relief chief Martin Griffiths is being sent to Sudan as the humanitarian crisis in the country is "reaching breaking point" with people struggling to find food, water, and fuel. The warring factions have extended a ceasefire for 72 hours, but the fighting has continued despite several previous ceasefires. More than 500 people have been killed and tens of thousands forced to leave their homes since the conflict erupted in April. The UN's attempts to provide relief have been complicated by the looting of humanitarian offices and warehouses, which has depleted most of their supplies.
Mississippi was hit by a storm system that left 25 dead and many more in need. Donations of everyday basics, non-perishable food, water, etc. are being accepted at a number of locations. GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub housing all verified fundraisers related to the storms. Several verified fundraisers can be found on the centralized hub to support the affected families in Rolling Rock, Winona, Silver City, and Amory.