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How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells about risks in a warming world

Most Americans will remember 2020 as the year when the pandemic changed everything. But for Lake Charles, Louisiana, and its neighbors along the Gulf Coast, it was also the year of record-setting disasters, when “once-in-a-lifetime” storms hit in such rapid succession that their impacts blurred together.

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Storms and wildfires swamp FEMA as disaster funds dry up - Roll Call

The nation's disaster agency is being stretched to the limit by storms and wildfires so far in 2024 as the fall hurricane season ramps up.

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FEMA Deploys Teams To Southeast For Tropical Storm Debby

FEMA and federal partners mobilize to assist Southeast states facing catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.

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Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.

The extreme weather seen in places across the United States shows it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage

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President Biden Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration For North Carolina

President Biden authorizes emergency disaster declaration for North Carolina in response to Tropical Storm Debby, facilitating federal funding and support ...

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President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration For Georgia

President Biden approves emergency declaration for Georgia in response to Tropical Storm Debby, enabling FEMA to coordinate relief efforts and provide fina...

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President Biden Authorizes Disaster Declaration For Florida Due To Debby

President Biden authorizes disaster declaration for Florida in response to Tropical Storm Debby, ensuring coordinated relief efforts and assistance for aff...

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A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery

Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina

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CPB Selects Four Public Broadcasters For Next Generation Warning System Grants

The stations from Alaska, Indiana and Missouri will use the funds to upgrade alerting infrastructure

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Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list

When it comes to climate, extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters, people generally look to America's hurricane or earthquake prone coasts and say that’s where the danger is

The Independent UK

First Thing: Biden cancels public events after testing positive for Covid

Pressure rising once again for Biden to step aside in election race after president tested positive for Covid and cancelled events to self-isolate at his home in Delaware. Plus: the power of proprioception

The Guardian - UK

US government urged to declare wildfire smoke and extreme heat major disasters

Fourteen attorneys general petition federal emergency officials as millions in US under excessive heat advisories

The Guardian - US

The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas

The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help has opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders following the storm

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A power company's app couldn't keep up after Hurricane Beryl—so Texans turned to a fast-food burger chain to track power outages

The Category 1 storm resulted in 2.5 million outages and led to eight deaths in Texas and Louisiana.

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Biden blames Beryl delay on TX officials

Gov. Greg Abbott has spent the duration of the hurricane on a pre-scheduled trip to meet with foreign diplomats

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Vermonters Struggle To Rebuild After Devastating Floods

Residents in Vermont continue to face challenges in rebuilding their lives a year after devastating floods, highlighting the need for sustained support and...

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Their Vermont homes were inundated by extreme flooding. A year later, they still struggle to recover

A year after catastrophic flooding inundated parts of Vermont, some homeowners are still in the throes of recovery

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President Biden Offers Support To Houston Mayor After Hurricane Beryl

President Biden assures Houston of federal support post-Hurricane Beryl, emphasizing unity and aid.

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The Texas Tribune

Tropical Storm Beryl: How to get help and help Texans

Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans.

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Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

The Independent UK

Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

Many Midwestern homeowners hit by bad flooding this week do not have flood insurance

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A right to drink? Inside the debate to protect US workers against the heat

As summer intensifies, so too does the scrutiny over the US’s lack of workplace protections against environmental heat.

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As heat waves intensify, so does criticism of government support - Roll Call

A relentless heat wave has focused attention on the inadequacy of government efforts to address heat-related deaths.

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FBI Offers Reward For Info On New Mexico Wildfires

Authorities offer reward for information on South Fork and Salt Fires in New Mexico, causing evacuations and destruction. President Biden declares disaster...

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New Mexico Flash Floods Prompt Evacuations And Shelter Setup

Flash floods and wildfires in New Mexico prompt evacuations and cause devastation. FEMA Administrator and Governor to assess impact.

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