The Defense Protection Act investment funding is part of broader national defense efforts in Alaska. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Defense Protection Act (DPA) funding…
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Gulf Coast Prepares for Hurricane Isaias Landfall
Florida and Alabama governors declare states of emergency for several counties. The National Hurricane Center reported on Friday that Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 season,…
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Nor’easter Causes Coastal Flooding and Power Outages
Rain and strong winds downed trees, leaving around 200,000 customers without power. A nor’easter hit the Mid-Atlantic and New England coast hard over the weekend, causing power outages…
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National Hurricane Center Issues Hurricane Watch for Parts of Hawaii
A Nor’easter is also threatening the New England region. The National Hurricane Center reported that tropical storm Nolo strengthened to hurricane strength as it traveled northwest toward the…
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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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FAA Completes First Phase of Pilot Alert System Overhaul
After a system failure in 2023, NOTAM has been uploaded to the cloud. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed…
Read MoreFEMA Assisting with Disaster Response to Severe Hawaii Flooding
There is a danger of a 120-year-old dam failing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported that, despite the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security,…
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Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep Critical Mid-Atlantic Generation Operational
The order requires two Eddystone Units to remain available through May 2026. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM) and…
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Senate Votes Down Homeland Security Funding Bill over Immigration Enforcement Reforms
Senate Majority Leader Thune said the White House has made concessions but it has not satisfied ICE critics. The U.S. Senate was unable to pass appropriations for the…
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Major Nor’easter Causes Power Outages, Cancels Flights
Millions were under a blizzard warning on Monday as over 600,000 were without power after heavy snowfall and high winds. A massive blizzard weather system hit the Northeastern…
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