#disaster-relief

#disaster-relief

Here's the thing about PVC pipe that most of us forget. It can be cut with simple tools, and once softened with heat, it can be reshaped easily. Marx took this basic property and turned it into an entire assembly system for emergency housing. Instead of hunting down T-joints, elbows, and corner pieces, you just heat up the pipe itself and bend it into whatever shape you need.

The investigation will explore how the California Volunteer Fund spent a $500,000 grant it received from the disaster-relief charity FireAid. Two House Republicans launched an investigation on Wednesday that will, in part, examine how a California charitable organization used a $500,000 grant that was meant to support victims of the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, a move that is expanding congressional scrutiny over the response to the disaster.

Mr. Sertich knows CalHFA and, even more importantly, knows the state's housing finance ecosystem from nearly every perspective, CalHFA Board Chair Jim Cervantes said in a statement. With CalHFA and its sister agencies moving into a new era under the umbrella of the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, Mr. Sertich's experience and expertise will be invaluable. Per a release from the agency, CalHFA helped 7,000 first-time and first-generation homebuyers in the last fiscal year.

Who would have imagined an enormous barbecue pit rolling around on 18 wheels? The mystery doubles when realizing those wheels are attached to a traditional, bright-red Peterbilt truck - though there's nothing traditional about its current use. In the trucks' current incarnation as the "Undisputable Cuz" barbecue pit, it travels, aided by highway escorts, when duty calls for charity functions, disaster relief, or holiday events. It's considered the world's largest mobile BBQ smoker, according to the rig's owner, Terry Folsom, who hails from Brenham, Texas.

In a powerful demonstration of the food and beverage industry's commitment to giving back, the Guy Fieri Foundation has announced its highly anticipated Chefs for Heroes Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the heart of Sonoma County, California. This extraordinary culinary celebration promises to unite 15 of America's most talented chefs, world-class entertainment, and passionate community supporters for a mission that goes far beyond exceptional food and drink.

Unfortunately, it's a big and very devastating situation in Pakistan over there," Shafique said on Friday.

Flash floods, collapsed buildings and electrocutions have killed 221 people since the monsoon season arrived in the country in late June, with heavier rains than usual.

The loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Texas this past weekend are difficult to fathom. Our hearts break for the families who are grieving such sudden and unexpected loss, Marc Wood, Fairway's regional senior vice president, said in a statement.

Patriot Front claims to be in central Texas for disaster relief after recent flooding, but their focus remains on prioritizing their own people and European communities.

It's sad. I mean, your head goes through all the scenarios that might have happened. We don't know if they're safe or if they're missing.

Listen, this is one of the more devastating stories that I think we've had to cover. As a mother of two daughters that are going to go to camp at some point, I cannot even imagine what that feels like.

From the first call, there was a sense of alignment - both in purpose and pace. Tamara and her team had been working tirelessly with local networks to coordinate donations, and I was mobilizing my contacts in the design world to gather furnishings and essentials.

The National Guard consists of two branches: the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and plays a crucial role in disaster response and domestic security.

The new housing assistance program, funded with $100 million, includes eligibility for reverse mortgage borrowers and aims to provide significant relief following disasters.

DHS is holding states hostage by forcing them to choose between disaster preparedness and enabling the administration's illegal and chaotic immigration agenda.

The music community responded immediately, with shock and solidarity, as major artists pledged donations for relief efforts, highlighting their unity during this crisis.