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US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force

At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action

The Guardian - US · Oct 21

US disaster survivors still await at least $10bn in federal aid: ‘It’s devastating’

The last long-term federal recovery funds allocated for a major disaster were for Hurricane Milton, which hit in late 2024

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

Vance's Anti-Fraud Pledge Goes Nationwide — Cabinet, Governors & Congress All Sign On

VP Vance's six-point anti-fraud pledge draws Cabinet officers, 22 governors & dozens of prosecutors. Here's what the $260B coalition commits to.

Latin Times · Oct 17

‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isaias

Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

We blasted mobile homes with hurricane-force winds to test how they fail – and found clues for making affordable housing safer

It’s 9:15 in the morning. The wind is roaring at 110 miles per hour (177 kph); the sound is deafening. Dust swirls through the air. We are watching a single-wide manufactured home rock back and forth, as it is pounded by turbulent wind.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn

Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once

The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can be found at the local Waffle House

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, four homes in the Cottages at Cypress Run neighborhood in Hendersonville face demolition due to severe flooding. Previously, these homes were repaired through homeowner efforts and community volunteerism. To address the persistent flood threats, homeowners have chosen FEMA's voluntary buyouts, aligning with the Hazard…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Malnourished Mississippi stray became FEMA search dog; now 2026 Dog of the Year

A severely malnourished stray rescued in Mississippi in 2021 has gone from months of medical care to working alongside emergency responders in some of the US’s most challenging disaster zones. Canyon was brought to the Hancock County Animal Shelter after being found as a stray, where he received extensive veterinary…

The Times of India · Oct 3