Batteries from thousands of electric vehicles may require toxic waste disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is addressing the safe disposal of burned and damaged electric vehicle batteries…
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USDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims
Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…
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President to Survey California Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Governor Newsom extends invitation. California Governor Gavin Newsom says he stands “ready to work” with the federal government ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Los Angeles this…
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DOI Announces $514 Million for Western Water Storage Projects
Three states receive funding for dams, reservoirs, and water pipelines. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $514 million for five water storage and conveyance projects in four…
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California Wildfire Aid May Come with Conditions
House speaker and others in Congress say recovery assistance may be contingent on policy changes that contributed to the devastation. Members of the majority party in Congress are…
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FBI Investigates Drone that Hit LA Fire Supression Plane
FAA issued a warning of criminal prosecution for civilian drone operators in the area. The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened a tipline as it seeks information from the…
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HHS Declares Public Health Emergency in California Amid Wildfires
Federal resources mobilized to address health needs in Los Angeles County HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for California in response to the…
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Wildfires Continue to Blaze in LA County
At least 10 people have died since the fires began on Tuesday. The wildfires in California continue to burn though winds began to slow on Thursday and firefighters…
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President Biden Cancels Trip to Italy Due to California Wildfires
He will remain in Washington to monitor the progress on containing the wildfires. President Joe Biden called off his visit to Italy and the Vatican after wildfires erupted…
Read MorePRAYER ALERT: “Immediate Threat to Life” as Wind-Driven Wildfires Leads to Evacuations in California
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten thousands of homes. UPDATE Jan 9th, 10:30 AM EDT President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Italy after returning…
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