Two House committees have opened a probe. Representative James Comer of Kentucky, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and Representative Pete Sessions of Texas, Chairman of the Subcommittee…
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DHS Seeks to Address Domestic Terrorism
Grants available to local communities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing a total of $20 million in grant funding to…
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President Biden Calls Hurricane Idalia Part of “Climate Crisis”
The storm caused roughly $9 billion in property damage. President Joe Biden cited climate change on Wednesday as the primary reason for the intensity of Hurricane Idalia. “I…
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President Biden Surveys Wildfire Devastation in Hawaii
Over 1,000 unaccounted for in the wake of Hawaii wildfires. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden traveled to Maui on Monday to meet emergency responders, survivors,…
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California Experiences “Hurriquake”
Monday morning earthquake adds to the devastation of now Tropical Storm Hilary. California has experienced tremendous flooding from what is now Tropical Storm Hilary. On top of that,…
Read MoreFEMA Sets Up Recovery Centers on Maui
They are working together with Small Business Administration. A Disaster Recovery Center has been set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration…
Read MoreFEMA Works With Hawaii Emergency Management on Recovery
Governor Green says the death toll, currently at 96, could rise by “10 to 20 people” per day. The recent wildfires in Hawaii, driven by strong winds and…
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Ohio Governor Requests Emergency Declaration for Train Derailment
The request for FEMA assistance for East Palestine was made right before the deadline. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that President Biden issue a major disaster declaration for…
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President Approves Emergency Declaration for Vermont
The state received massive amounts of rain that caused flash flooding of homes and roads. President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Vermont, authorizing the Federal Emergency…
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Labor Department Grants Funding to Guam for Typhoon Recovery
The investment will support employment and clean-up initiatives in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. The U.S. Department of Labor announced an initial funding award of $4.5 million to…
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