Equipment World Staff (EQW)Contractor Disaster ResourcesFederal partners continue to support Joplin tornado recoveryRecovery from any disaster is a team effort and a disaster the size of the one in Joplin, Mo. requires all hands on deck. Federal, state, and local agencies, numerous faith-based and voluntary organizations, and people from all walks of life have joined with The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The combined efforts to help Joplin recover after an EF5 tornado tore through the city more than three weeks ago. To date, 36 recovery missions have been assigned to 17 federal agencies with anticipated costs of $250 million.June 20, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesOne week left for Alabama disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistanceOne week remains for Alabama disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. Survivors must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and return their U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications by Monday, June 27, to be considered for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency, FEMA and its federal partners encourage any […]June 20, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesFederal aid programs for state of Nebraska EmergencyFollowing is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency disaster declaration issued for Nebraska.June 20, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesFEMA regional office prepares for 2011 hurricane seasonFrom the Better Roads and Equipment World, sister publication to Better Roads, Disaster Recovery Website for contractors, Departments of Transportation and others in the construction industry who are able to use this resource. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III office is making preparations for an above-normal hurricane season, which officially began on June […]June 20, 2011HomeCat investing $70 million to expand Texas hydraulic excavator facilityCaterpillar Inc. plans to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities and capacity for hydraulic excavators that will be produced at a facility now under construction in Victoria, Texas, the company announced on June 20. In August of 2010, Caterpillar announced that it would build the excavator plant in Victoria, investing about $130 million to open the […]June 20, 2011BusinessMost obvious job creation generator: Multi-year highway and transit billAmerican Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing Matt Jeanneret released the following statement regarding Rep. Eric Cantor’s June 10 Memo on the House Calendar & Job Creation: “House Majority Leader Eric Cantor wins the latest ‘Pothole of the Week Award’ for his June 10 memo ‘Summer Floor Schedule […]June 17, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesFEMA authorizes federal funds to help battle Georgia wildfireFEMA authorizes federal funds to help battle Georgia wildfireJune 17, 2011BusinessMaxwell System, American Compliance Systems partner for contractor jobsite safetyMaxwell Systems, Inc., a provider of complete construction business management software solutions, is partnering with American Compliance Systems (ACS) to provide a comprehensive set of safety tools and consulting services for construction professionals. “We understand the importance of jobsite safety to our clients and their legal obligations to adhere to OSHA regulations,” said Jim Flynn, […]June 17, 2011SafetyKPI-JCI hosts dealers for onsite factory trainingA hands-on, onsite training approach, supported by classroom learning, resulted in enhanced education for national and international KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens authorized dealers during a PRO Service Training event.June 17, 2011BusinessConcrete Reinforcing Steel Institute appoints new board members, exec committeeConcrete Reinforcing Steel Institute appoints new board members, exec committeeJune 17, 2011Previous PagePage 217 of 591Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145
