Biden floats recess action on Helene supplemental - Roll Call President Joe Biden said he expects to request an emergency spending package to finance the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2024
Vice President Harris To Briefed On Hurricane Helene Impacts Vice President Kamala Harris shifts focus to Hurricane Helene briefing, emphasizing support for affected communities. Former President Trump criticizes her... Top News · Sep 30, 2024
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
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
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US, millions without power At least 89 are killed, and over 2.6 million people go without electricity as Helene leaves a trail of destruction. Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2024
FEMA Urges Caution: Post-Storm Dangers Remain High FEMA warns residents of ongoing hazards post-Storm Helene, emphasizing floodwaters, downed power lines, and generator risks. Top News · Sep 27, 2024
FEMA Urges Public To Take Hurricane Dorian Seriously FEMA emphasizes safety measures for Hurricane, urging residents to heed warnings and prioritize safety during the storm. Top News · Sep 26, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene Strengthens, Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast Tropical Storm Helene intensifying into a hurricane, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations in Florida and Georgia. Stay informed and take necess... Top News · Sep 25, 2024
December stopgap funding bill readied for House floor action - Roll Call House Republicans introduced a 12-week extension of federal spending Sunday. The bill is expected to garner large bipartisan majorities. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2024
FEMA accidentally sends release on Saints’ big win over Cowboys FEMA officials accidentally sent out a "major disaster" declaration in Texas after the Saints overwhelmed the Cowboys last week: USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2024
Bad Bunny releases "Una Velita" his most poignant song to commemorate the 7th anniversary of Hurricane María Bad Bunny released today his new song "Una Velita" to commemorate the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Maria's passage through Puerto Rico Latin Times · Sep 20, 2024
Covering The Flood Insurance Gap: Reflections And Suggestions From An Industry Insider One of the problems with flood insurance is that the premiums insurers can collect from policyholders usually fail to cover the vast damages caused by flooding. International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024
The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2024 Louisiana residents breathe a sigh of relief as Hurricane Francine recedes Storm did not cause large-scale damage or loss of life, but ferocity of winds and rain raises fears for the future
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 Private power companies in Puerto Rico are under scrutiny as officials demand fewer outages Two private power companies in Puerto Rico have come under scrutiny while presenting plans to stabilize the island's crumbling electric grid as officials demanded immediate action to minimize chronic power outages
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Maui's toxic debris could fill 5 football fields 5 stories deep. Where will it end up? The debris and ash that remained after a deadly wildfire last year decimated a historic Maui town now sits in a temporary dump site
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Residents in a Louisiana city devastated by 2020 hurricanes are still far from recovery Although it has been nearly four years since hurricanes Laura and Delta decimated southwest Louisiana and caused an estimated $22 billion in damage nationwide, some residents say they are still far from recovery
Kiplinger · Sep 6, 2024 Does the Government Insure You? It might surprise you to learn that you could be relying on Uncle Sam for some of your insurance needs.
Latin Times · Aug 30, 2024 As migrant crossings continue to drop, DHS announces $380 million to fund communities receiving noncitizens The initiative supports communities that are providing critical support such as food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care, and transportation to migrants
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Vermont after last month's floods The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has opened disaster recovery centers in Vermont to help residents in communities hit hard by violent flooding on July 9-11
TV Tech · Aug 26, 2024 CPB Issues $1.8 Million in Next-Gen Warning System Grants The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is awarding the grants to four stations
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 Tropical Storm Ernesto Hits Puerto Rico, Threatens Bermuda Tropical Storm Ernesto causes power outages in Puerto Rico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, impacting the U.S. East Coast. Stay informed and...