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Update At: 7/16/2024
Carol Gauthier shared a collage book documenting past floods at a neighborhood meeting addressing recent flash floods in Rockford. Community leaders discussed securing emergency relief and the need for a disaster proclamation to access FEMA funds. Residents expressed frustration over repeated flooding and lack of visible improvements in flood management. The meeting aimed to reconnect the community with local government and provide support for those affected by the storms.
WIFR
Rockford city leaders are collaborating with state officials to secure aid after recent storms and flash flooding. They clarified that a local emergency declaration does not provide additional resources for residents or businesses, while a state declaration could potentially offer assistance. Damage assessment teams are gathering data to determine the need for a state emergency declaration.
Residents of Granite Falls, Wash. were alerted to a supposed alligator sighting, which turned out to be a pet lizard named Tazz. The owner clarified that Tazz, a white Argentine tegu, is harmless and was safely reunited with his family after escaping. The incident sparked community involvement and humor.
People
Residents of Granite Falls were relieved to learn that a reported 10-foot alligator was actually a pet tegu named Tazz. The confusion arose from a photo shared by the sheriff's office, leading to a viral sensation. Tazz's owner, Shanna Duncan, confirmed his safe return after a weekend of community support and concern.
Forbes
A CPS Energy lineman was electrocuted while working on a power line in far west Bexar County, San Antonio. Despite life-saving measures by Bexar County deputies, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
kens5.com
Nearly 1,000 CPS Energy customers in San Antonio lost power due to overnight storms, with 840 still affected as of Tuesday morning. The outages mainly impacted the North Side, including areas like Alamo Ranch and Helotes. A CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted while restoring power and later died. Rain and below-average temperatures are expected in the area, with a flood watch issued for Bexar County.
San Antonio Current
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam was briefly placed on lockdown due to a suspicious package found in Building 1102. The lockdown has been lifted with no threats reported, and all operations have resumed.
KITV
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert for Charles Stephan, a 61-year-old man from West Allis, who was reported missing after walking away from home. He was found safe by Milwaukee Police.
WKOW
A Silver Alert for 61-year-old Charles Stephan of West Allis has been canceled as he has been found safe. He was reported missing after walking away from his home and suffers from dementia.
AOL.com