FEMA flood map revamp to raise costs for Texas coast
FEMA will revise digital flood maps across 17 Texas coastal counties using Hurricane Ike surge data. The updates may expand flood zones and raise insurance costs for homeowners as levee certification timelines affect lender requirements. Ike’s 2008 devastation frames officials warnings of higher premiums and broader risk areas.
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Texas
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FEMA
Susie Webb
Webb
Debra Reard
Texas City
Ike
Preparedness urged as hurricane season nears in Baytown week
Emergency official Bill Vola warns disasters leave people responsible for themselves hours after a strike. He notes emergency services may be unavailable during and after storms as Harris County designates this week Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of the June 1 season start.
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Baytown
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America
Harris County
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CWJC names Horne as new director
Dena Horne has been named executive director of the Christian Women's Job Corps of Greater Baytown, succeeding founder Sandy Crow who resigned in November. The organization aids women with life skills, job training, GED classes, mentoring, and Bible study to promote independence and reduce reliance on government aid. CWJC partners with Love Inc and local shelters, churches, and ministries to provide a comprehensive support network.
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Christian Women’s Job Corps of
Greater Baytown
Dena Horne
Horne
CWJC
Sandy Crow
Crow
Baytown
Brenda Nikirk
Nikirk
Love, Inc
Pregnancy Resource Centers
New Horizon’s
Women’s Shelter
Bay Area Homeless Shelter
Bay Area Resource Center
Feds refuse to take over BP oil spill crisis
Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen said the government cannot force BP aside due to lack of expertise and equipment. He noted BP must operate the cleanup under federal oversight and that the top kill attempt could begin as soon as Wednesday with a 60 to 70 percent chance of success.
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Obama
Coast Guard
Thad Allen
White House
Louisiana
Tony Hayward
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