20 federal agencies join the department in adding to the National Climate Resilience Framework. The Department of Commerce recently released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20…
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Humanitarian Aid Pier in Gaza Reopens Again
The military reinstalls the temporary pier off Gaza shores after the third closure. The Pentagon announced Friday that its temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reinstalled on the…
Read MoreFEMA 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 MoreU.S. Army Makes Weapons and Tactics Discoveries in Arctic Training
The newest Alaskan division realizes the unique hurdles of frigid operations. Major General Brian Eifler, commander of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,…
Read MoreNortheast Storm System Brings Floods, High Winds, and Power Outages
Powerful storms disrupt holiday travel. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the nation have experienced heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash and coastal flooding over the weekend. The…
Read MoreMassive Storm Causes Flooding, Power Outages in Florida
Over 50,000 without power in the southeastern part of the state. Southeastern Florida has experienced up to ten inches of heavy rainfall Thursday. Tens of thousands of people…
Read MoreRegulator Advises Winter Preparations to Support Energy Grid
Prolonged cold fronts or major storms risk power failure. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation projects there is an “elevated” risk of power failure across much of the…
Read MoreAdministration Announces Heat Protections for Workers
The move comes after members of Congress wrote to OSHA with concerns about protecting workers from heat exposure. President Joe Biden has requested that the Department of Labor…
Read MoreCoast Guard Rescues 25 People from Great Lakes Ice Floes
The service warns people of the unpredictability of ice coverage. The Coast Guard conducted two major rescues on the Great Lakes this week after 25 people became stranded…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Speaks with Southwest Airlines CEO
He communicated expectations for commitments to rectify mass flight cancellations. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg spoke with the CEO of Southwest Airlines, Bob Jordan, earlier this week about…
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