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fromMiami Herald
12 hours ago

$50 million 'flood proof bunker' rises on Biscayne Bay. Is mansion a model for the future?

The extravagant $50 million 'G House' features a private, three-hole golf course, an elevated infinity pool costing $1 million, and 26,000 square feet of living space.
LA real estate
#fema
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Democrat Warns FEMA Is Going to Fail This Summer' Due to Funding Cuts

FEMA risks failing this summer due to budget cuts and management issues, jeopardizing disaster response efforts.
SF politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

One of the Stupidest Decisions and Policies I've Ever Heard Of': Democratic Senator Goes off on DHS Secretary

SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Democrat Warns FEMA Is Going to Fail This Summer' Due to Funding Cuts

FEMA risks failing this summer due to budget cuts and management issues, jeopardizing disaster response efforts.
SF politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

FEMA employees express serious concerns about the agency's readiness for disasters amid uncertainty and possible staff cuts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

One of the Stupidest Decisions and Policies I've Ever Heard Of': Democratic Senator Goes off on DHS Secretary

fromZDNET
3 days ago

This power station just kept my lights on during an outage (and it's nearly 40% off for Prime Day)

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is a whole-home backup solution currently on sale for $4,179, or 37% off -- saving you $2,420.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Alligator Alcatraz opened Tuesday ready for a hurricane - but not a summer shower

"A good lil storm passed over us here at 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's what it looks & sounds like inside one of these tents. The state says the sites here are rated to withstand a category two hurricane (~120mph winds)."
US politics
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Storms and bad weather? How to prep your tech ahead of possible emergencies

The 2025 hurricane season is upon us, and preparation is key—ensuring your tech is ready for emergencies can make all the difference when disaster strikes.
Gadgets
#disaster-response
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

'All feet on the ground': Red Cross South Florida needs volunteers for hurricane season

fromBusline News
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Storm-Ready: A Transportation Leader's Guide To Hurricane Season Prep - Busline News

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

'All feet on the ground': Red Cross South Florida needs volunteers for hurricane season

fromBusline News
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Storm-Ready: A Transportation Leader's Guide To Hurricane Season Prep - Busline News

#natural-disasters
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

#noaa
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

NOAA Warns of an 'Above-normal Hurricane' Season This Year With 19 Projected Storms-What Travelers Should Know

US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions of Americans told to stock up on emergency supplies NOW

NOAA predicts an above-average 2025 hurricane season, urging Americans to prepare now.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Are you ready for hurricane season? See forecast, get tips - and don't do this

Be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season as forecasts predict above-average storm activity, especially in South Florida.
Atlanta Braves
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

NOAA Warns of an 'Above-normal Hurricane' Season This Year With 19 Projected Storms-What Travelers Should Know

2025 hurricane season may be the strongest with a 60% chance of above-normal activity.
#extreme-weather
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Peak heat and rain season has arrived. Triple threat of hurricane season is next

Miami-Dade County residents are urged to prepare for extreme weather including hurricanes, flooding, and high heat as hurricane season approaches.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Peak heat and rain season has arrived. Triple threat of hurricane season is next

Miami-Dade County residents are urged to prepare for extreme weather including hurricanes, flooding, and high heat as hurricane season approaches.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Spending Only $150 on Specialized Inspection Saves Louisiana Homeowner Thousands of Dollars: This Is What He Did

"I was hoping we'd save a few hundred dollars at most, but it was much more than that," Kiernan told local news outlet WWL Louisiana.
Miami food
#south-florida
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DOE redirects $365 million from Puerto Rico's solar projects to oil-dependent power grid

That money was spring loaded to flow now, said Javier Rúa Jovet, public policy director for Puerto Rico's Solar and Energy Storage Association. He and others criticized the move.
NYC politics
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Governor launches new 333111 real-time emergency and weather alert system

New York launches a new emergency and weather alert system called "Triple Three Triple One."
Residents can text to enroll for real-time alerts from their county.
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC to reduce access to 2 major tunnels overnight for flood door testing

The MTA announced overnight closures for flood testing at the Hugh L. Carey and Queens-Midtown tunnels from May 7 to June 1, 2021.
NYC LGBT
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are backyard solar panels legit? I tested one, and here's how it saved me $30 a month

The EcoFlow bifacial solar panels are lightweight yet rigid, allowing for efficient energy capture. Their unique design aids in rapid recharging of portable batteries.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more

"Don't wait until the skies are gray. Think about what to do to survive right now." - emergency manager Chauncia Willis, emphasizing immediate action for hurricane preparedness.
Science
fromZDNET
10 months ago

Everything you need to prepare for hurricane season

As someone who has lived in three major hurricane-risk cities, I've undergone my fair share of tropical storms and cyclones, learning a thing or two about best preparation practices.
Digital life
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