All articles tagged with #federal emergency declaration
President Trump approved a federal emergency declaration to mobilize FEMA for cleanup after a rupture in the Potomac Interceptor released hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac, prompting health advisories and renewed questions about infrastructure maintenance in DC and surrounding areas.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has filed a Federal Emergency Declaration to address saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River. The declaration, if approved, would provide federal funding for emergency response efforts and allow additional federal agencies to assist in combating the issue. The Louisiana Army Corps of Engineers has already begun constructing an underwater sill to delay the saltwater intrusion. Governor Edwards is optimistic that President Biden will approve the declaration to help the communities along the lower Mississippi River.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced plans to request a federal emergency declaration due to saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico into the drought-stricken Mississippi River, posing a threat to drinking water in New Orleans and other areas. The state has already issued a state of emergency declaration and received some assistance from federal partners. The Mississippi River is forecasted to reach historic lows in the coming weeks, exacerbating the situation. The state is taking proactive measures, including heightening underwater levees and providing fresh water to affected residents.