Netflix Teams Up With the Obamas To Produce Big Government Propaganda The G Word, a new documentary, only occasionally covers serious issues. But it opts not to do honest reporting. Reason · Oct 19, 2022
FEMA is setting up information centers at Eastern KY hardware stores to help flood victims Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been setting up help centers in hardware stores in eastern Kentucky. WEKU · Oct 18, 2022
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. WEKU · Oct 18, 2022
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 · Oct 14, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
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 · Oct 12, 2022
What a rebuilt southwest Florida might look like Places walloped by hurricanes tend to rebuild bigger than before. Axios · Oct 11, 2022
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 · Oct 10, 2022
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 The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022
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 · Oct 7, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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 · Oct 6, 2022
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. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 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
Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022 '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.
Roll Call · Oct 5, 2022 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 · Oct 5, 2022 Here's What the Media Get Wrong About Hurricanes No, a big storm does not require big government.
Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022 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 · Oct 4, 2022 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.
Salon · Oct 4, 2022 Hurricane Ian could worsen inequality Poor and non-white communities are often hardest hit — but FEMA disproportionately aids whiter, wealthier areas
Roll Call · Oct 3, 2022 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 · Oct 3, 2022 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 · Oct 2, 2022 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 · Oct 2, 2022 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…