Joining Gov. Mitch Daniels, the Indiana Congressional delegation has sent a letter encouraging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider declaring several Hoosier counties disaster areas as a result of Aug. 4 flooding.
According to a news release from 9th District Rep. Baron Hill, the letter highlighted new damage assessments that “came to light when the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reopened its various information gathering systems.”
Floyd and Clark counties are included in the relief request, which could entail public and individual assistance. In September, President Barack Obama rejected aid based on FEMA reports.
But Aug. 4 was not an isolated event, Hill argues. He said the letter stresses many Indiana counties have been impacted by flooding and wind damage on several occasions over the past year.
Hill said he spoke with Charlie Axton, acting administrator for disaster assistance for FEMA, during a telephone call Tuesday.
“I told Mr. Axton that I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t ask him to change his decision,” Hill said. “People are really hurting, and he needs to know that.”
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Indiana Congressional team asking FEMA to reverse aid denial
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Greenville town manager hired, incensing silenced crowd
Richardson threatened to have the town marshal clear the gym, but decided against it.
“I am asking people out there to stay out of it. This has nothing to do with you. You elected us to represent you.”
But that only go the crowd more incensed.
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New Albany council opposes two low-income developments
Councilman Greg Phipps said the measure was changed because there could be “some legal issues” with the way it was originally written. He said regardless, such a resolution that targets low-income developments intimates underlying stereotypes to the community even if it’s not the intention of those who supported the measure.
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Students get time out for good behavior
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Student sues to wear breast cancer bracelet
An Indiana eighth-grader sued his school district in federal court Monday for the right to wear a bracelet promoting breast cancer awareness with the message “I (heart) Boobies.”
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New Albany house destroyed by fire
The fire department arrived within six minutes, but the fire had already made its way out of the garage and across the attic. The homeowners heard explosions from the garage area.
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Body found in cave may be missing Georgetown man
Conservation Officer Jeff Milner said they believe it is Eve based on evidence found at the scene.
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Council considers opposing low-income developments
Councilman John Gonder said he supports a system that would allow the city to cap sewer credits for low-income housing and give preference to the New Albany Housing Authority.
He conceded his wife does sit on the housing authority board, but believes the city should give favor to the entity when it comes to low-income lodging because it has to meet federal guidelines. - News and Tribune briefs for Feb. 6, 2012
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New Albany ‘in the process of deciding’ riverfront schedule
Several parties have expressed interest in helping with planning events and Gahan said “I want to encourage” an inclusive group to manage the program. He added his administration wants to press for more shows at the downtown farmers’ market stage off Market Street as well.
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