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euronews
8 hours ago
Europe news

Around a thousand people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy

Severe flooding across Central Europe due to Storm Boris has led to mass evacuations and significant damage, particularly in northern Italy and parts of the Czech Republic. [ more ]
euronews
2 days ago
OMG science

Romania's Galati County devastated by severe flooding

Severe flooding in Galati County, Romania, has resulted in at least seven deaths and widespread destruction of homes due to heavy rainfall. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 days ago
OMG science

Flooding in Poland: Wroclaw braces for the big flood wave DW 09/17/2024

Wroclaw residents are using community-driven efforts to combat rising floodwaters and protect their homes with sandbags and volunteer assistance. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County following devastating flooding, Gov. Hochul says

Federal emergency declaration has been approved for Suffolk County after severe flooding, enabling access to FEMA assistance for infrastructure repair. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 weeks ago
New York City

Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms

Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a disaster emergency for Suffolk County due to record rainfall, with grants for storm-related repairs available for homeowners. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Suffolk County executive confident federal government will help with storm damage costs. What homeowners should do to assess their losses

Suffolk County is seeking federal disaster relief following a devastating flood, urging homeowners to document damages and submit surveys for assistance. [ more ]
euronews
8 hours ago
Europe news

Around a thousand people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy

Severe flooding across Central Europe due to Storm Boris has led to mass evacuations and significant damage, particularly in northern Italy and parts of the Czech Republic. [ more ]
euronews
2 days ago
OMG science

Romania's Galati County devastated by severe flooding

Severe flooding in Galati County, Romania, has resulted in at least seven deaths and widespread destruction of homes due to heavy rainfall. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 days ago
OMG science

Flooding in Poland: Wroclaw braces for the big flood wave DW 09/17/2024

Wroclaw residents are using community-driven efforts to combat rising floodwaters and protect their homes with sandbags and volunteer assistance. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County following devastating flooding, Gov. Hochul says

Federal emergency declaration has been approved for Suffolk County after severe flooding, enabling access to FEMA assistance for infrastructure repair. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 weeks ago
New York City

Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms

Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a disaster emergency for Suffolk County due to record rainfall, with grants for storm-related repairs available for homeowners. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Suffolk County executive confident federal government will help with storm damage costs. What homeowners should do to assess their losses

Suffolk County is seeking federal disaster relief following a devastating flood, urging homeowners to document damages and submit surveys for assistance. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Here's how victims of the Airport, Line and Bridge fires can get help - and how to pitch in

Evacuation centers are established to support victims of advancing fires in Southern California. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Six states approved for HUD disaster relief over the past two weeks

HUD announced disaster relief efforts across six states due to major weather-related disasters, providing financial assistance and moratorium on foreclosures. [ more ]
#climate-change
24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
OMG science

What is the Deadliest Natural Disaster in Your State?

Amazon develops a Disaster Relief Hub in California to aid communities affected by increasing wildfires, demonstrating the need for efficient disaster response strategies. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

More than 300,000 in emergency shelters after Bangladesh floods

Floods in Bangladesh have killed 18 people and left 300,000 in emergency shelters, exacerbating the challenges for a new government. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
OMG science

What is the Deadliest Natural Disaster in Your State?

Amazon develops a Disaster Relief Hub in California to aid communities affected by increasing wildfires, demonstrating the need for efficient disaster response strategies. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

More than 300,000 in emergency shelters after Bangladesh floods

Floods in Bangladesh have killed 18 people and left 300,000 in emergency shelters, exacerbating the challenges for a new government. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Emergency convoy reaches survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea

Emergency convoy delivering aid to remote village devastated by landslide in Papua New Guinea. Estimated death toll may rise from initial reports. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Design

Can You Build a House Out of Paper? Shigeru Ban Says Yes.

A Paper Log House, part of an exhibition at Philip Johnson's former estate, showcases a simple and resilient low-cost structure designed by architect Shigeru Ban. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

IRS gives taxpayers in disaster-stricken San Diego County two extra months to file returns

Taxpayers in San Diego County have an extended deadline until June 17 to file returns and pay taxes due to recent winter storms.
Relief extended to other California localities affected by storms if added to the disaster area. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
Web design

8 big ideas designers should embrace in 2024

Designers see potential for AI to enhance creativity and productivity
Designers want to use AI to improve disaster relief efforts [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Environment

Granderson: Climate change costs fall on states that can't afford them

The federal government's Fifth National Climate Assessment concludes that more than half of all Americans live somewhere that's projected to have more extreme weather more often.
States with high rates of poverty are also the states that suffer the most damage from extreme weather.
Florida, the state where Ron DeSantis is in charge, spent the most on weather disasters in recent years. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
2 months ago
California

Oregon Congresswoman Salinas introduces bill to provide disaster relief to farmworkers

Farmworkers may soon be eligible for disaster relief funding to compensate for lost wages during emergencies, as proposed by U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas. [ more ]
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