National Hurricane Center expects the storm to bring another two to four feet of water to North Carolina. Tropical Storm Debby passed through Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday morning, traveling…
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Hurricane Debby Knocks Out Power for 250,000 in Florida
The storm system brings flash flooding along the Southeast coast. The National Hurricane Center reported that Category 1 Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Monday morning,…
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USDA Offers D-SNAP for New Mexico Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of…
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
New guidelines provide protection and relief for Somali nationals amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced an 18-month extension and redesignation…
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FEMA Updates Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Officials indicate that increasing and repeated flooding requires new emergency strategies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published a final rule implementing a new Federal Flood Risk…
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Interior Secretary Announces Investment in Tribal Climate Adaptation
The funding will help Tribes address drought, flooding, wildfire, and coastal erosion. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that $120 million has been made available to help…
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Disaster Relief to Minnesota Storm Victims
The flood waters continue to recede after the extreme conditions in June. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released federal aid to help Minnesota residents recover…
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DHS Secretary Extends Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Deteriorating conditions in Haiti prompt 18-month extension for migrants. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) provided to Haitian nationals living…
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President Approves FEMA Assistance For Oklahoma After Tornado Devastation
The weekend storm system injured close to 300 people and killed 4. President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Oklahoma, ordering Federal Emergency Management…
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DOT Invests $830 Million to Improve Infrastructure Climate Resiliency
The transportation secretary says the funding will strengthen transportation systems’ resistance to flooding and heat waves. The Department of Transportation recently distributed $830 million to support the climate…
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