In light of recent problems discovered, members of Congress are considering new legislation to improve FirstNet for first responders. Both a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee and a…
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EPA and SBA Administrators Meet with LA Officials to Expedite Wildfire Recovery
The rebuilding process has been hampered by permitting and other obstacles. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler met with…
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President Extends FEMA Review Council for 60 Days
The council now has until March 25 to release a report with proposed changes to FEMA’s disaster response policies. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that…
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HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Relief for Alaska
Services and financial assistance to be provided to rebuild after Typhoon Halong. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that Alaska will now have access…
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USDA Launches Stage Two of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers
The Farm Service Agency will begin accepting Stage Two applications on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting applications as of November 24…
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DHS Allocates Additional $155 Million for NC Helene Recovery
Funds will support more than 130 projects as communities rebuild from record damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved $155 million…
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NASA Confirms Chinese Three Gorges Dam Slightly Slowed Earth’s Rotation
The weight of 10 trillion gallons of water increased the day’s length by 0.06 microseconds. NASA recently confirmed that China’s massive Three Gorges Dam, which holds 10 trillion…
Read MoreDHS Announces $35 Million in FEMA Disaster Relief Funding
The funds will support more than 130 recovery projects across multiple states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently announced nearly $35 million in federal disaster relief to assist…
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U.S. Signs $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen Military Sealift Fleet
Maritime Administration secures long-term management of 51 Ready Reserve Force vessels for rapid military and emergency deployments. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has finalized 20 contracts totaling…
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President Declares Major Disaster in TX After Catastrophic Flooding
The death toll has reached over 80. President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in Texas after multiple storms, that began on the 4th of July, caused flash…
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