At least 16 people have been confirmed dead from the storm. UPDATE Oct 11th, 12:15 PM EDT In the wake of Hurricane Milton, a little more than a…
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Clean-Up Continues After Hurricane Helene
Over 100k still without power in North Carolina, 500 additional active-duty troops deployed to assist. UPDATE Oct 7th,12:20 AM EDT Recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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DOT Provides Emergency Relief to Repair Storm-Damaged Roads in Puerto Rico
Funds will accelerate recovery efforts in El Yunque National Forest and reopen key routes after Tropical Storm Ernesto’s destruction, aiding resilience against future weather event The U.S. Department of…
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HUD Settles Racial Discrimination Allegations with Harris County, Texas
The agreement requires the county to distribute a “Notice of Rights” to Hispanic neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with…
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Slow-Moving Tropical Storm Debby Floods Parts of Georgia
National Hurricane Center expects the storm to bring another two to four feet of water to North Carolina. Tropical Storm Debby passed through Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday morning, traveling…
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Hurricane Debby Knocks Out Power for 250,000 in Florida
The storm system brings flash flooding along the Southeast coast. The National Hurricane Center reported that Category 1 Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Monday morning,…
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USDA 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…
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
New guidelines provide protection and relief for Somali nationals amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced an 18-month extension and redesignation…
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FEMA Updates Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Officials indicate that increasing and repeated flooding requires new emergency strategies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published a final rule implementing a new Federal Flood Risk…
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