National Interagency Fire Center reports on active wildfires nationwide forcing evacuations, arsonist arrested. California’s Park Fire has destroyed over 130 structures and threatens thousands more and evacuations have…
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Interior Secretary Announces Investment in Tribal Climate Adaptation
The funding will help Tribes address drought, flooding, wildfire, and coastal erosion. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that $120 million has been made available to help…
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Some States Ask FEMA to Add Wildfire and Heat to Disaster Declarations
Thirteen attorneys general are joined by weather officials in writing to the agency. Thirteen attorneys general, along with their District of Columbia counterpart, sent a letter to the…
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USDA Funds Wildfire Defense Programs
$250 million goes toward training firefighters, clearing vegetation, and conducting prescribed burns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the investment of $250 million to help at-risk communities…
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Canadian Wildfires Impact Minnesota and Wisconsin Air Quality
Fine air particulates reach 184 on the air quality index. The National Weather Service issued air quality warnings for Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, reporting an “unhealthy” amount…
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Forest Service Invests in Rural Road Maintenance
41 states receive funding under the Secure Rural Schools program to improve roads and escape routes in national forests. The U.S. Forest Service invested $232 million this month…
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DOT Invests $830 Million to Improve Infrastructure Climate Resiliency
The transportation secretary says the funding will strengthen transportation systems’ resistance to flooding and heat waves. The Department of Transportation recently distributed $830 million to support the climate…
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Education Secretary Announces Funding to Hawaii Schools for Wildfire Recovery
Funding will support mental health, trauma-recovery training, academic counselors, relief staff, student transportation, and other assistance. President Biden’s administration announced a grant of over $2 million to the…
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DOI Funds 146 Climate Resiliency Projects in Tribal Communities
Secretary Haaland says the awards will address existential threats. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently distributed $120 million to help Tribal governments enact climate resiliency projects for…
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USDA Assists TX and OK Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
Secretary Vilsack directs resources and assistance for recovery efforts across affected communities. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting recovery efforts for…
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