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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PRAYER ALERT: Wildfires Continue to Burn in Maui
Mainland firefighters and rescuers aid efforts on the islands. UPDATE: 11 AM EST, August 11 Officials in Hawaii report that firefighters continue to be added to the effort…
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DC Offices Temporarily Close for Extreme Weather
No tornadoes were reported as large weather cell passes. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the District of Columbia area on Monday, estimating an…
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Administration Announces Heat Protections for Workers
The move comes after members of Congress wrote to OSHA with concerns about protecting workers from heat exposure. President Joe Biden has requested that the Department of Labor…
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EPA Proposes Rule on Portable Gas Generators
The agency seeks to restrict carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule under which the Consumer Product Safety Commission would tighten carbon monoxide emissions…
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Recipients of Grid Resilience Energy Grants Announced
Energy Department chooses nine states and three tribal nations for a third round of distributions. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $207.6 million to nine states and three…
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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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FAA Warns of Flight Delays Leading into July 4th Holiday
Thunderstorms in the Northeast and heat or wind in other areas of the country are impacting travel times. The Federal Aviation Administration said travelers should expect widespread delays…
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Ford Will Retain AM Radio in New Vehicles After Emergency Concerns
“AM for Every Vehicle Act” highlights needs in rural areas. Members of the Senate published a bipartisan bill to require American vehicle manufacturers to keep AM radio frequency…
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