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US politics
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Texas Governor Is Using Disaster Relief as Political Leverage in His Redistricting Wars

Governor Abbott's actions exploit disaster relief for political gain, prioritizing gerrymandering over effective response to recent floods.
#fema
fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Trump to phase out FEMA at end of 2025 hurricane season: Here's what the agency actually does and who will feel the impact

SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Consequences of One of Project 2025's Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear

Federal disaster aid is becoming less reliable under the Trump administration, affecting disaster response effectiveness.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump to phase out FEMA at end of 2025 hurricane season: Here's what the agency actually does and who will feel the impact

Trump intends to phase out FEMA, shifting disaster management responsibilities to state governments after the 2025 hurricane season.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Consequences of One of Project 2025's Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear

Federal disaster aid is becoming less reliable under the Trump administration, affecting disaster response effectiveness.
fromAxios
1 week ago

Texas Democrats leave state in bid to block Trump-backed redistricting vote

Political risks are heightened as Texas Democrats respond to gerrymandering during a special session focused on disaster relief.
#trump
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

At least three killed in landslide, heavy rains in northern Pakistan

Flash floods, collapsed buildings and electrocutions have killed 221 people since the monsoon season arrived in the country in late June, with heavier rains than usual.
Black Lives Matter
#texas-floods
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

#texas-flooding
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Funding Cuts Force Food Banks to Ration Meals for Texas Flood Survivors

The catastrophic floods in Texas revealed severe consequences of policy changes on disaster relief and food security.
#texas-flood
#donald-trump
#gavin-newsom
#trump-administration
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump Scales Back Emergency Funds as Hurricane Season Starts

Trump's administration is reducing federal disaster assistance despite prior promises to improve crisis management and preparedness for future storms.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Fairway pledges $1M toward Texas flood relief

The loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Texas this past weekend are difficult to fathom. Our hearts break for the families who are grieving such sudden and unexpected loss, Marc Wood, Fairway's regional senior vice president, said in a statement.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US neo-fascist group claims it is part of Texas floods relief efforts

Patriot Front claims to be in central Texas for disaster relief after recent flooding, but their focus remains on prioritizing their own people and European communities.
Social justice
#community-support
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Mexican Firefighters Join Search for the Missing in Texas

It's sad. I mean, your head goes through all the scenarios that might have happened. We don't know if they're safe or if they're missing.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
1 month ago

Lana Del Rey, Matthew McConaughey, and More React to Texas Flood

Texas experienced devastating flash flooding resulting in over 100 lives lost.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tarlov Calls Out Jesse Watters to His Face For Not Shutting Down Trump's FEMA Lies'

Listen, this is one of the more devastating stories that I think we've had to cover. As a mother of two daughters that are going to go to camp at some point, I cannot even imagine what that feels like.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Bill Gates was right to defend USAID amid Elon Musk's attacks-take it from someone who experienced its impact

USAID's cessation of operations may lead to millions of additional deaths worldwide over the next five years.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump 'Heartbroken' and Committed to TX Disaster Relief, Says Kristi Noem

Federal government is providing aid for the Guadalupe River flooding disaster in Texas.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

These foldable tiny homes start at $49,000 and can be assembled in less than 8 hours - see inside

Hapi Homes manufactures foldable, durable homes that are easy to transport and adaptable for different uses.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Missouri Weighs Tax Breaks for Storm Damage After Getting Hammered by Tornadoes

Missouri lawmakers are considering tax deductions for storm damage insurance deductibles to aid residents recovering from severe weather.
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

How Two Interior Designers Harnessed the Power of Community in the Wake of the LA Fires

From the first call, there was a sense of alignment - both in purpose and pace. Tamara and her team had been working tirelessly with local networks to coordinate donations, and I was mobilizing my contacts in the design world to gather furnishings and essentials.
Fundraising
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What is the US National Guard and how is it deployed? DW 06/08/2025

The National Guard consists of two branches: the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and plays a crucial role in disaster response and domestic security.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California wildfire assistance program includes reverse mortgages

The new housing assistance program, funded with $100 million, includes eligibility for reverse mortgage borrowers and aims to provide significant relief following disasters.
SF real estate
#nigeria
#tornado
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado? - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado? - Streetsblog USA

fromGothamist
3 months ago

NY attorney general sues DHS over threat to withhold disaster relief funds

DHS is holding states hostage by forcing them to choose between disaster preparedness and enabling the administration's illegal and chaotic immigration agenda.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Everything we built gone': how the wildfires decimated LA's music scene

The music community responded immediately, with shock and solidarity, as major artists pledged donations for relief efforts, highlighting their unity during this crisis.
NYC music
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months ago

5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say

Five individuals were arrested for fraudulently claiming disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Americans impacted by 2024 natural disasters may qualify for extension to file taxes

Taxpayers in disaster areas may receive automatic extensions to file taxes, sometimes up to May 1 or October 15.
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