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…
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PRAYER 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…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Wood Processing Support Program
The department offers 220 million in loans for timber expansion on National Forest lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new program to support wood…
Read MoreInterior Announces $20 Million for Local Wildfire Response
The new pilot program funds slip-on tanker units for pick-up trucks. The Department of the Interior (DOI) made an additional $20 million available through its Slip-on Tanker Pilot…
Read MoreWildfires Continue to Burn Hundreds of Thousands of Acres in Wyoming
Both fires reportedly began due to lightning strikes. The Elk Fire and Pack Trail Fire continue to burn in Wyoming’s Bighorn and Bridger-Teton National Forests. The Elk Fire…
Read MoreTwo Wildfires Burning 100,000 Acres in Wyoming
The Elk Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres and reportedly began with a lightning strike. Two separate wildfires are currently burning in the state of Wyoming. There…
Read MoreInterior Department Announces $1.3 Million for Local Wildland Fire Engines
Launches pilot program to retrofit vehicles with slip-on tankers. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $1.3 million to the wildfire response teams of local governments, allowing them…
Read MoreDOI Allocates $236 Million to Wildfire Management Initiatives
Acting deputy secretary makes the announcement at Saguaro National Park. Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced that $236 million will be distributed by the Department…
Read MoreUSDA 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…
Read MoreCA Park Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes
National Interagency Fire Center reports on active wildfires nationwide forcing evacuations, arsonist arrested. California’s Park Fire has destroyed over 130 structures and threatens thousands more and evacuations have…
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