As disasters surge, this system is helping keep rural America afloat

Get the Full StoryRegional intergovernmental organizations RIGOs are collaborative bodies that allow local governments to cooperate for services and programs they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Last year was a record year for disasters in the United States. A new report from the British charity International Institute for Environment and Development finds that 90 disasters were declared nationwide in 2024, from wildfires in California to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

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