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Risk of catastrophic megafloods has doubled in California, study finds

Scientists concluded that a series of storms could dump enough rainfall to displace millions, causing over $1tn in losses

The Guardian - US

Governor says FEMA denying too many requests for assistance

Kentucky's governor says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

The Independent UK

Kerala High Court adjourns hearing; Enforcement Directorate counsel says former Minister Thomas Isaac need not appear till August 17

When the case was taken up for hearing, Kerala High Court asked the counsel for ED why Thomas Isaac had been asked to produce certain personal details at the preliminary stage of the inquiry.

The Hindu

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Beshear: FEMA has to 'get it right' in response to flooding

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll be relentless in pushing for federal assistance in flood-ravaged eastern parts of the state

The Independent UK

'We're not leaving,' Biden promises in visit to flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Joe Biden pledged during a trip to Kentucky that the federal government would be in the state for the long haul to help people in damaged communities recover from historic floods.

Tribune News Service

While McKinney fire rages, wildfire legislation stalls. Here’s what feds can do immediately

WASHINGTON — As the McKinney fire grew to become California’s largest of the season, leaving four people dead so far in Siskiyou County, members of Congress resigned that they could do nothing but hope:

McClatchy Washington Bureau

More people in flooded Eastern Kentucky counties eligible for housing, other help

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has approved individual assistance for people in more counties hit by recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office announced Saturday.

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Biden to tour flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky on Monday with Gov. Beshear

LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to flood-devastated communities in Eastern Kentucky on Monday along with Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy, the White House announced Friday.

Tribune News Service

Thousands in Eastern Kentucky still without water. Towns wonder how they’ll pay for repairs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Water and sewer crews from across Kentucky are headed to Eastern Kentucky to help counties and cities restore busted and broken water systems a week after deadly floods knocked out water service to thousands.

Tribune News Service

Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response

President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak

The Independent UK

Vice President Harris visits South Florida to tout $1 billion plan for climate-related disasters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Vice President Kamala Harris flew to South Florida on Monday to talk up a $1 billion Biden administration program to help deal with the growing intensity of hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat and other disasters that threaten communities nationwide.

Tribune News Service

Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat

The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change

The Independent UK

Energy Advocates Urge Biden to Declare Climate Emergency

Intervention by the federal government could protect Gulf Coast "sacrifice zones" while keeping the power on amid record temperatures.

Texas Observer

Looking to Relocate? Plan for Climate Change

Extreme weather events are on the rise. If you’re moving, make sure your new home is protected from climate change disasters.

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Insurances woes in coastal Louisiana make hurricane recovery difficult

With some major insurance companies not offering policies and small firms facing bankruptcy, residents are scrambling to find coverage for this year's hurricane season as structures remain unrepaired.

The Independent UK

FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market

One million fewer people may purchase federal flood insurance by the end of the decade, according to a financial report obtained by the AP

The Hindu

Explained | The ED and CBI’s cases against Amnesty International India and Aakar Patel

Three cases based on the same set of findings have been filed by the ED and CBI under three separate laws

The Hindu

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Seizure of ₹5,551.27 crore of Xiaomi India: HC directs competent authority under FEMA to decide the issue in 60 days

The amount has been seized in the bank accounts of Xiaomi Technology India Pvt. Ltd. for transferring crores of rupees to companies abroad as royalty in violation of the law

The Hindu

ED slaps penalities on Amnesty India International, Aakar Patel

The Adjudicating Authority of ED imposes fine of ₹51.72 crore on Amnesty and ₹10 crore on its former chairman Aakar Patel

The Denver Post

6 months after Marshall fire, victims still taking first steps in long road to recovery

DENVER — For the past six months, Matteo Rebeschini and his family have struggled to get into a groove after the Marshall fire destroyed their home.

Reason

The G Word Begs Americans To Fall Back in Love with Uncle Sam

Adam Conover and President Barack Obama want to unruin the federal government. But they’re not really willing to truly consider that it’s too big and too wasteful.

The Independent UK

FEMA releases largest update to its mobile app in a decade

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing the largest update to its mobile application in a decade, the agency announced today

The Independent UK

Housing market slows retreat from rising seas, bigger storms

Hot real estate markets have made some homeowners wary of participating in voluntary flood buyout programs

The Guardian - US

‘Historic’ weather: why a cocktail of natural disasters is battering the US

As the world heats up, weather events will increase and overlap, testing the limits of nation’s resiliency and recovery

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