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Vice President Harris To Visit Hurricane-Hit Areas

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, offering support and resources for recovery efforts in multiple states.

FEMA Head Blames Climate Change For 'Historic Flooding' From Hurricane Helene

The death toll from the devastating storm rose to at least 88, with North Carolina's governor saying more bodies would likely be found.

International Business Times · Sep 29, 2024

Death Toll Soars In US From Storm Helene, North Carolina Reeling

The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 88 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States.

International Business Times · Sep 29, 2024

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Hurricane Helene kills dozens as emergency supplies are rushed to North Carolina, Florida

Hurricane Helene unleashed torrential rains, leaving scores stranded or homeless, as recovery efforts commence after the storm claimed dozens of lives. The hurricane caused billions of dollars in damage across the US Southeast, with several million residents left without power as of Sunday.

France 24 · Sep 29, 2024

Tropical Weather Latest: US Southeast struggles to recover in Hurricane Helene's aftermath

Parts of the U.S. Southeast are strggling to recover from the damage inflicted by powerful Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

Head of FEMA says ‘historic’ destruction caused by Helene is linked to climate crisis

Deanne Criswell said that rising temperatures in the Gulf were causing conditions that caused ‘significant infrastructure damage’ that had affected a multi-state area

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s ‘historic flooding’ made worse by global heating, Fema says

It will be ‘complicated recovery’ in five states, says disaster relief agency, with hurricane killing at least 91 people so far

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2024

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Hurricane Helene Intensifying, Multi-State Impacts Expected

President Biden briefed on intensifying Hurricane Helene with disaster declarations approved for FL, GA, NC. Urgent warnings issued for residents to priori...

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Government shutdown could hurt weather disaster responses, Fema says

The House reached a budget deal on Saturday to extend funding for 45 days but Fema looks beyond at potential delays

The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2023

NAACP signs agreement with FEMA to advance equity in disaster resilience

As part of the collaborative effort, the NAACP's Emergency Management Task Force will regularly meet with FEMA to advance its progress on equity within disaster preparedness.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2023

Is climate change fuelling Idalia and other hurricanes?

Scientists say climate change has contributed to the intensity of hurricanes, driving higher winds and wetter storms.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total request to $16 billion

The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

‘Nothing left’: Idalia leaves trail of devastation across southeast US

Residents and authorities assess damage after tropical storm brings flooding but is less disastrous than feared.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

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The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster

As questions loom over the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to fund disaster recovery efforts, people who lost homes to recent wildfires and storms are trying to make their way through the difficult process of securing financial aid.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires, hundreds of structures burned

Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that sparked Friday burning hundreds of structures and closing a section of a major interstate

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary brings flooding to California as a quake hits Los Angeles

‘Catastrophic’ flooding expected despite weakening as storm with 80mph winds approaches the US south-west

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

Head of Maui emergency agency resigns after defending not sounding sirens

Herman Andaya’s resignation comes after the deadly blaze in Maui killed at least 111 people and razed thousands of buildings

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The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday “to keep the land in local people’s hands” after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community, as the island’s schools began reopening and traffic resumed on a major road

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110

The cause of the deadly wildfire is under investigation. FEMA opened its first disaster recovery center on Maui, and President Joe Biden will visit Monday to survey the damage.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more

Hawaii’s governor is warning that scores more people could be found dead following the wildfires on Maui even as the number of death approached 100

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: What caused deadliest US blazes in more than 100 years?

At least 96 people are reported dead, but US officials predict toll will mount as search efforts continue.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

White House defends Hawaii wildfire response saying President Biden is ‘deeply concerned’

President Biden has faced criticism for what some believe is a lacking response to the Hawaii wildfires

WEKU · Aug 11, 2023

Up First briefing: Hawaii fire damage repair could take years; how to see the Perseids

Mass evacuations and recovery efforts continue in Maui after deadly wildfires. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023

FEMA disaster relief fund close to running out of money — just as hurricane season kicks into high gear

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Just as hurricane season begins its peak period, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund will run out of money.

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