Secretary Duffy said, “When disaster strikes, it’s essential leaders mobilize quickly to help American families in need.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced $1.9 billion in emergency relief funding…
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EPA Encourages Preparedness at the Start of Hurricane Season
The agency is offering resources to help residents prepare for emergencies that may arise from severe storms. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a reminder to Southeastern residents,…
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Hurricane Imelda Gains Speed, Humberto Weakens
Hurricane Imelda is now a Category 1 storm traveling northeast at 7 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded tropical storm Imelda to a Category 1…
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Hurricane Erin Veers Away from North Carolina Coast
National Hurricane Center says that the storm is still producing dangerous waves and currents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported Thursday that Hurricane Erin has begun moving away…
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USDA Implements Crop Storage Program After Natural Disasters
The department provided $2 billion to expand storage for specialty crop growers. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced the creation of two new crop storage programs,…
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Hurricane Helene Hits Georgia, Winds Reduce to Tropical Storm Strength
Millions are without power across the Southeastern U.S., NC dam is in danger of failing. UPDATE Sept 27th, 5:50 PM EDT Helene, now a tropical storm, has caused…
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Tropical Storm Beryl Knocks Out Texas Power
Earliest recorded as a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl weakens near land but still remains destructive. Tropical Storm Beryl slammed southeast Texas on Monday, flooding large swaths of land,…
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FEMA and NOAA Promote Preparedness as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
A new distribution center has been opened in Pennsylvania. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks, along with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Rick…
Read MoreHurricanes Lee and Jova Both Intensify
Neither is currently forecast to make landfall in the United States. The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Lee joins Tropical Depression Fourteen as a Category 5 in…
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Tropical Storm Headed for Florida
The storm system could become a hurricane on Election Day. The National Weather Service says Florida may experience another tropical storm system this week, which has the potential…
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