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fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Frustrated fighting wildfires in L.A., he resolved to build better tools - Harvard Gazette

Various emergency responders are often hindered by technological challenges in the field, especially in rural areas, which can impede their crucial work during disasters.
NYC startup
#fema
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NPR Exclusive: FEMA pulls back on work to help homes survive hurricanes and floods

FEMA has ceased efforts to improve building codes critical for disaster resilience.
The Trump Administration's decision raises concerns among disaster experts regarding public safety.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren't prepared

Trump's executive order emphasizes state roles in disaster preparation but may not significantly alter existing responsibilities.
FEMA's assistance is critical in disaster response, and its potential reduction poses challenges for states.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

FEMA head fired after revealing his take on Trump's plans for the agency

FEMA leadership changes raise concerns just ahead of hurricane season amid Trump's criticism of the agency's effectiveness.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

FEMA has rescinded its strategic plan, leaving the agency without guidance just before hurricane season.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NPR Exclusive: FEMA pulls back on work to help homes survive hurricanes and floods

FEMA has ceased efforts to improve building codes critical for disaster resilience.
The Trump Administration's decision raises concerns among disaster experts regarding public safety.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA 'is going to fail' during hurricane season

FEMA is predicted to fail during the hurricane season, impacting disaster response capabilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren't prepared

Trump's executive order emphasizes state roles in disaster preparation but may not significantly alter existing responsibilities.
FEMA's assistance is critical in disaster response, and its potential reduction poses challenges for states.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

FEMA head fired after revealing his take on Trump's plans for the agency

FEMA leadership changes raise concerns just ahead of hurricane season amid Trump's criticism of the agency's effectiveness.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

FEMA has rescinded its strategic plan, leaving the agency without guidance just before hurricane season.
more#fema
#climate-change
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The 'inevitable' US disasters that keep scientists up at night

Americans must prepare for inevitable natural disasters, as major events like earthquakes are increasingly probable and difficult to predict.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks ago

US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage

NOAA is discontinuing its crucial database tracking costs of climate-related disasters, signaling a shift in federal focus on climate change.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: It is really scary'

Cuts to disaster management under the Trump administration threaten lives by crippling agencies that predict and respond to extreme events.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

The recent Los Angeles wildfires highlight a critical need for changing our approach to fire prevention and management.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The 'inevitable' US disasters that keep scientists up at night

Americans must prepare for inevitable natural disasters, as major events like earthquakes are increasingly probable and difficult to predict.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks ago

US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage

NOAA is discontinuing its crucial database tracking costs of climate-related disasters, signaling a shift in federal focus on climate change.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: It is really scary'

Cuts to disaster management under the Trump administration threaten lives by crippling agencies that predict and respond to extreme events.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

The recent Los Angeles wildfires highlight a critical need for changing our approach to fire prevention and management.
more#climate-change
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Cheap and easy ways to stock your emergency go bag

"You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars to be prepared."
US news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council bought unsafe homes for Grenfell survivors

Kensington and Chelsea Council is selling 14 unsuitable homes bought for Grenfell survivors, revealing significant flaws in their post-disaster housing process.
#emergency-response
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area - ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates

The Los Angeles area is experiencing catastrophic fires displacing nearly 180,000 people, causing immense destruction and a significant loss of life.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area - ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates

The Los Angeles area is experiencing catastrophic fires displacing nearly 180,000 people, causing immense destruction and a significant loss of life.
more#emergency-response
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Lessons From Paradise: What L.A. Homeowners Should Learn From Survivors of Devastating Camp Fire

Recovery from catastrophic wildfires can take decades, as evidenced by the slow rebuilding progress in Paradise, CA.
Honesty about recovery timelines is crucial in wildfire-affected communities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Floods Sweep South Texas and Nearby Border Cities in Mexico

Severe flooding in South Texas and northern Mexico caused by unprecedented rainfall threatens lives and infrastructure.
#evacuation
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

A massive wildfire in Ofunato, Japan, has led to one death, destruction of homes, and evacuation of thousands.
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

A massive wildfire in Ofunato, Japan, has led to one death, destruction of homes, and evacuation of thousands.
more#evacuation
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

L.A. mayor ousts fire chief amid feuding over Palisades inferno

Mayor Karen Bass has dismissed the fire chief amid criticism over the city's fire response.
The dismissal highlights conflict between the mayor and the fire chief over disaster preparedness.
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