Podcast: Challenges mount for counties facing disasters
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Clay County, Iowa Supervisor Barry Anderson joins the County News Podcast to describe the compounding effects from a generational flood his county seat faced in June. Anderson outlines the county’s responses to the challenges and NACo Legislative Director Brett Mattson shares federal resources for counties and provides an update on legislation that could help counties facing natural disasters.
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Congress reintroduces bipartisan disaster mitigation bill to support homeowners
On March 5, Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act (H.R. 1849) was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives. This introduction follows the late-January introduction of the same bipartisan legislation in the Senate (S. 336). NACo previously supported this legislation and continues to advocate for its passage to support county resilience efforts.
U.S. Senate introduces bipartisan Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
On March 5, the bipartisan Disaster Assistance Simplification Act (S. 861) was introduced in the U.S. Senate to streamline the federal disaster aid process for survivors. NACo endorsed this legislation, which would make it easier for county residents to access critical assistance after disasters.
