‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city councillors over flood response

DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents

DDO Council meeting July 7

‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response

Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO) joined leaders of the Association of Citizens of Dollard at City Hall Tuesday night for a peaceful demonstration – demanding immediate and transparent action on what they describe as the city’s ongoing flood management failures. The demonstration comes just days after two applications for class actions lawsuits were filed against the [] The post ‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Greater Accra Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to intensify rescue operations following widespread flooding caused by Monday's heavy rains. In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, the Minister expressed sympathy to residents affected by the floods and assured them that government and emergency agencies were working to assist.

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor apologizes for comments about Kashechewan evacuees

The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ont., has apologized for comments about Kashechewan First Nation evacuees made during a recent council meeting that discussed homelessness in the city. The city has been hosting in hotels hundreds of evacuees from the First Nation for almost six months after a water crisis in the northern Ontario community forced [] The post Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor apologizes for comments about Kashechewan evacuees appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments

Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who have been living in Niagara Falls, Ont., for the last six months marched in sweltering heat through the city's downtown Friday to demand an apology over recent comments made by the city's former chief administrative officer and by the local mayor.

Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko

— Residents Appeal for Urgent Government Intervention By Clifford Ndujihe LAGOS — Several communities in Isashi, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Okokomaiko and Ojo were submerged following three days of torrential rainfall, forcing many residents to abandon their homes. Some affected residents have relocated temporarily to stay with relatives and friends as floodwaters inundated [] The post Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko appeared first on Vanguard News.

Boyle Heights residents demanding transparency after cold storage fire

Community leaders and residents are demanding answers after Boyle Heights cleanup efforts stalled after the massive cold storage warehouse fire. KTLA’s Rick Chambers reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

DUN Jeram perlu penyelesaian isu infrastruktur, banjir

Isu infrastruktur yang masih belum mencapai tahap memuaskan antara cabaran utama yang terus membelenggu penduduk di Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Jeram. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Jeram, Datuk Harrison Hassan berkata, perkara pertama yang perlu difahami adalah berkenaan demografi penduduk di kawasan itu yang terdiri daripada komuniti taman perumahan, kampung, estet dan nelayan. Menurut beliau, ... Read more The post DUN Jeram perlu penyelesaian isu infrastruktur, banjir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents

Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night. The post ‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents appeared first on The Discourse..

Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

Abia State Government has said that it is working diligently to intervene in the plight of erosion-ravaged communities across the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, gave the assurance to the indigenes of Amaewu Amamba Uzuakoli and Atta Emede Ibeku in Bende and Umuahia North LGAs, when he visited erosion-devastated communities in the areas. [] Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

Lucknow Coaching Centre Catches Fire; Four Feared Dead

Civic emergency services such as the fire brigade and law enforcement and district officials undertook rescue operations.

Rain fury: Billboard, walls collapse in Thane; school tin sheds blown away in Palghar

Rescue teams and civic bodies in Thane and Palghar districts are on high alert as rainwater has entered several low-lying houses

Government steps up flood response, urges public to cooperate

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following days of heavy rainfall. In a press release issued on Monday, June 29, the minister explained that he joined The post Government steps up flood response, urges public to cooperate appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Newclare Residents Endure Water Outages and Service Delivery Protests Ahead of Voter Registration

NEWCLARE, JOHANNESBURG — Residents in Newclare, west of Johannesburg, are enduring prolonged water outages and have staged multiple protests over failing basic service delivery. Despite the ongoing frustrations, local councillors are actively encouraging the community to register for the upcoming November local government elections. The suburb features a diverse demographic mix, comprising homeowners, residents in []

Kindia : les conseillers communaux piétinent le vote et passent par un consensus pour désigner le maire

La ville des agrumes a procédé ce jeudi, 2 juillet 2026, à l’installation officielle de son nouveau conseil communal. La particularité de cette ville est la manière dont les conseillers sont passés pour choisir le maire, les 7 vice-maires et les 37 conseillers, soit un total de 45 élus. Les conseillers ont piétiné le vote [] The post Kindia : les conseillers communaux piétinent le vote et passent par un consensus pour désigner le maire first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Prévenir des inondations: Le gouvernement annonce une vaste opération de libération des emprises 

Dans un communiqué lu ce lundi 22 juin 2026 à la télévision nationale, le ministre de l’Urbanisme, de l’Habitat et de l’Aménagement du territoire, Mohamed Lamine Sy Savané, a informé les populations des communes concernées qu’une vaste campagne de libération des emprises, des passages d’eau, des caniveaux et autres ouvrages d’évacuation des eaux pluviales est []

How Grassroots Organizers Fuel Community Change With Statement Merch

Discover how grassroots organizers use statement merch to amplify messages, build support, raise funds and drive meaningful community change.

Volunteers remove 500kg of rubbish in major community clean-up at l’Albir

A simple morning of community action made a big difference in l’Albir this weekend, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves []

Can't blame Mumbai civic body, citizens responsible too: Court on waterlogging

Can't blame Mumbai civic body, citizens responsible too: Court on waterlogging

Boston City Council calls for 'immediate' public safety briefing from Mayor Wu after July 4 violence

The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for a “public safety summit” and review of the mayor’s summer safety plan in light of the July 4th gun violence that rocked the city, killing two people and injuring 11 others. The Council...

Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region

Residents were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. The warnings were issued after thunderstorms produced intense rainfall across portions of central Virginia, with forecasters cautioning that localized flash flooding could develop quickly in areas receiving repeated downpours.

NDMA issues glacial flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, KP amid monsoon spell

The PMD warned that communities living in low lying areas and along riverbanks could face sudden flooding. The post NDMA issues glacial flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, KP amid monsoon spell appeared first on BOL News.

North Carolina leaders brainstorm the future of emergency communication

State and local leaders met to discuss the role communication plays in keeping people safe during a natural disaster.