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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U.S. Responds to Back-to-Back Earthquakes in Venezuela
Secretary Rubio says the “State Department is immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.” President Donald Trump and members of his administration…
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U.S. Provides $1 Billion in Humanitarian and Disaster Aid to UNICEF and World Food Program
The announcement is part of the president’s “humanitarian reset,” reforming the UN humanitarian bureaucracy. The U.S. State Department recently announced new global macro awards of over $1 billion…
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State Department Partners with Starlink on Critical Disaster Response
The department spokesman said the coordination “will provide rapid connectivity to emergency responders, humanitarian organizations following disasters, and people in need.” The State Department announced that a Memorandum…
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State Department Announces Humanitarian Assistance Through Catholic Relief Services
Funding supports rapid disaster response and aid programs in multiple countries. The U.S. State Department announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Catholic…
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EPA to Review Insurance Companies Over Southern California Wildfire Compensation
President Trump called out seemingly improper practices by California insurance companies. President Trump has expressed disapproval over insurance companies’ handling of coverage for those affected by the California…
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Post-9/11 First Responders Network Faces Congressional Scrutiny
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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