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Mississippi River Basin adapts as climate change brings extreme rain and flooding

Climate change-fueled hurricanes and sea-level rise get a lot of attention, but Mississippi River Basin communities also are experiencing the effects of global warming.

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How the costs of disasters like Hurricane Ian are calculated – and why it takes so long to add them up

The U.S. experienced 15 disasters in the first nine months of 2022 that each caused at least US$1 billion in damage. Hurricane Ian is taking the largest toll of these disasters by far – but the extent of the damage could take years to calculate with any precision.

The Conversation

Rubio backs $33 billion for Florida hurricane aid

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday outlined a $33 billion request for emergency appropriations to aid in the recovery from Hurricane Ian that ravaged parts of his state.

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Rubio backs $33 billion Florida hurricane aid supplemental - Roll Call

The Florida Republican senator, who is up for reelection, is ahead of the White House in seeking money from Congress to address damages.

Roll Call

What a rebuilt southwest Florida might look like

Places walloped by hurricanes tend to rebuild bigger than before.

Axios

Putin Have You Panicked? You Can Survive a Nuclear Exchange

Politicians have turned the unthinkable into a real threat for which you should prepare.

Reason

Kerala HC directs ED to keep on hold the summons issued to Thomas Isaac and KIIFB CEO

The court pointed out that although the inquiry/investigation by the ED was not liable to be interdicted, there was no justification for summons being repeatedly issued by the ED officials

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Hurricane Ian floods leave mess, insurance questions behind

Christine Barrett and her family had to climb on top of their kitchen cabinets because of flooding that surged into their house during Hurricane Ian

The Independent UK

FEMA violation: Karnataka High Court says it cannot interfere with proceedings unless Xiaomi furnishes bank guarantee for ₹5,551 crore

Company has questioned competent authority’s order of confirming Enforcement Directorate’s order of seizure

The Hindu

Ian shakes up election preparations, could hurt Florida turnout

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Running an election in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is going to be a monumental challenge for elections officials in the Florida counties hit hardest by the storm as they face poll worker shortages, damaged polling places and voters who lost their homes.

Orlando Sentinel

Can noncitizens get FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ian? Yes, under these conditions

A week after Hurricane Ian ravaged entire communities across Southwest Florida, people of all backgrounds are trying to put their lives back together by throwing away water-damaged furniture, removing mold-infested walls and finding a place to get a hot shower for the first time in a while.

Miami Herald

Biden surveys damage, pledges aid to Florida after Hurricane Ian

FEMA says it will continue to provide resources to Florida as US damage assessment after devastating storm continues.

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Biden visits scene of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian alongside Florida governor Ron DeSantis

At least 100 people have died in the state, where the storm caused damage up to $47bn

The Independent UK

'We’re not leaving until this gets done': Biden visits Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian

President Joe Biden arrived early Wednesday afternoon in Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on Southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm.

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Biden and DeSantis offer praise for joint response to Hurricane Ian - Roll Call

They may be rivals in 2024, but President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised each other's work responding to Hurricane Ian.

Reason

Here's What the Media Get Wrong About Hurricanes

No, a big storm does not require big government.

Miami Herald

Boat captains, volunteers help barrier island residents with ferry service, supplies

PINE ISLAND, Fla. — The helpers were busy in Southwest Florida on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out

Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and frustrating process for anyone who loses their home and possessions.

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Hurricane Ian could worsen inequality

Poor and non-white communities are often hardest hit — but FEMA disproportionately aids whiter, wealthier areas

Roll Call

Biden pledge in Puerto Rico contrasts with prior Trump effort - Roll Call

Biden's visit to Puerto Rico brought back memories of a similar trip by his predecessor. But this was entirely different.

The Conversation

How Hurricane Ian and other disasters are becoming a growing source of inequality – even among the middle class

Friendswood, Texas, is the type of community that one might think of as a “best case scenario” when it comes to recovering from a disaster.

Orlando Sentinel

Residents at Florida retirement community struggle with massive flooding

ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents at Hacienda Village, a 55-plus manufactured housing community in Winter Springs, have not had power for days and are struggling to live in the heat with a boil water notice.

Miami Herald

FEMA administrator: Floridians must ‘understand what their risk is’ when rebuilding

MIAMI — With at least 70 people dead in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell promised to provide assistance to Floridians as they recover from the powerful Category 4 storm, but also said it’s important to consider the risk of rebuilding in the state’s most…

Miami Herald

‘In panic mode’: Fear of not enough water, food, gas in Florida’s coastal towns after Ian

While most Floridians woke up to a normal Sunday with plans for church, family gatherings and watching football, many people in the Southwest Florida coast, the areas most ravaged by Hurricane Ian, spent the day growing weary, frustrated and angry as they waited for electricity, gas, water, food and other…

Miami Herald

About 10,000 people still in Florida shelters after Hurricane Ian, officials say

Roughly 10,000 people throughout Florida remain housed in shelters after evacuating their homes, officials said Saturday, as Hurricane Ian response efforts continued three days after the disaster.

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