Non-profit tackles bridge crisis; thousands still need help post-storm devastation
The founder of a local non-profit said he has helped restore temporary access to hundreds of private bridges across the ...
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Sen. Bill Cassidy introduces bill to provide disaster housing for storm victims
Currently, FEMA offers temporary housing for disaster victims through mobile homes, which can be used for up to 18 months ...
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Policy Basics: Advancing Racial, Economic, and Health Justice Through Climate Action
What is climate change?Human activities — primarily the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas — are increasing ...
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Running a generator in the current power outage? Here’s some safety tips you need to know
During a power outage, generator usage increases, and with that so do the risks of them being used improperly.
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Disaster aid wraps up after Juneau’s glacial outburst flood, but federal loans are available
Starting next week, the Disaster Recovery Center that’s been operating in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley Public Library since ...
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FEMA recovery center to open in Mercer County
A FEMA disaster recovery center will open in Mercer County on Monday, officials said. The Disaster Recovery Center will open Monday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Maple View Church of Christ (beside ...
Rep. Nancy Mace introduces bill to block sex offenders from entering emergency shelters
Rep. Nancy Mace unveiled legislation Thursday aimed at protecting women and children from registered sex offenders in ...
‘Vitally important’: CSRA communities continue to clean up Helene debris
Helene victims in the CSRA are getting 30 more days to clean up debris and still get reimbursed 100% for the costs, FEMA ...
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FEMA officials attended climate confab in Middle East while agency took heat for hurricane response
Top FEMA officials attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan in November, advocating for more action on the climate and better diversity among the ...
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Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress" ...
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Laken Riley’s killer took taxpayer-funded flight
Jose Ibarra, the man convicted of killing Augusta University student Laken Riley, was only in Georgia because taxpayers funded his free plane ride out of New York, according to multiple ...
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North Carolina State Fire Marshal Eases Construction Rules for Temporary Housing Post-Hurricane Helene
North Carolina's State Fire Marshal introduces an emergency rule to expedite temporary housing construction after Hurricane ...