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#fema
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

FEMA's acting administrator Cameron Hamilton has been replaced amidst calls from President Trump to eliminate the agency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

FEMA's acting administrator Cameron Hamilton has been replaced amidst calls from President Trump to eliminate the agency.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
8 hours ago

FEMA faces backlog of emergency aid requests as hurricane season nears

FEMA is experiencing a significant backlog of emergency aid requests ahead of hurricane season, raising concerns about disaster response efficiency.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.

Trump criticized FEMA as slow and costly, suggesting states could manage disaster response better.
An executive order may reshape or eliminate FEMA due to its financial strain.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Warns FEMA Is Going to Fail This Summer' Due to Funding Cuts

FEMA risks failing this summer due to budget cuts and management issues, jeopardizing disaster response efforts.
#tornadoes
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Severe storms and floods batter South and Midwest, as death toll rises to at least 18

Severe storms have caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple states in the South and Midwest.
US news
fromtime.com
4 days ago

Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Midwestern and Southern U.S.

Severe storms and tornadoes hit the Midwest and South, resulting in over 28 fatalities and extensive damage, particularly in Kentucky.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Severe storms and floods batter South and Midwest, as death toll rises to at least 18

Severe storms have caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple states in the South and Midwest.
US news
fromtime.com
4 days ago

Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Midwestern and Southern U.S.

Severe storms and tornadoes hit the Midwest and South, resulting in over 28 fatalities and extensive damage, particularly in Kentucky.
#severe-weather
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Potentially historic' flooding threat looms after almost 100 tornadoes hit US

A rare severe flooding threat will follow a prolific tornado outbreak across the Midwest and Southern US this week.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3-day outbreak of severe weather leaves hundreds displaced in U.S. South and Midwest

A family in Alabama narrowly escaped a deadly tornado that claimed at least 42 lives during a severe weather outbreak.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Storms kill 16 across US including nine dead in mass casualty event' in Kentucky

Severe storms across the midwestern US have resulted in 16 deaths and extensive damage, predominantly in Kentucky and Missouri.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Potentially historic' flooding threat looms after almost 100 tornadoes hit US

A rare severe flooding threat will follow a prolific tornado outbreak across the Midwest and Southern US this week.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3-day outbreak of severe weather leaves hundreds displaced in U.S. South and Midwest

A family in Alabama narrowly escaped a deadly tornado that claimed at least 42 lives during a severe weather outbreak.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Storms kill 16 across US including nine dead in mass casualty event' in Kentucky

Severe storms across the midwestern US have resulted in 16 deaths and extensive damage, predominantly in Kentucky and Missouri.
#emergency-preparedness
#social-media
Miscellaneous
fromHer Campus
3 months ago

Californian Wildfires, Social Media, and Politicians

Social media plays a vital role in providing information and resources during disasters like the California wildfires, despite potential misinformation challenges.
#california-fires
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

ATMOS and ARX Robotics forge 'Space Defence Alliance' to build the world's first Orbit-to-Ground Deployment Platform - Silicon Canals

ATMOS Space Cargo partners with ARX Robotics to enhance European logistics for disaster relief and defense using autonomous systems and orbital re-entry technology.
Cooking
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China

A fire in a Liaoyang restaurant has resulted in 22 deaths and raises concerns over safety regulations and infrastructure in China.
#earthquake
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

Myanmar struggles with a devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant casualties and overwhelmed hospitals amidst ongoing rescue efforts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Many dead as powerful earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand DW 03/28/2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused deaths and widespread damage, including a high-rise collapse in Bangkok.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Satellite images show the widespread destruction in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused over 1,600 deaths and widespread destruction, prompting international humanitarian assistance.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 DW 04/03/2025

The earthquake in Myanmar killed over 3,000 people and displaced more than 3 million, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Myanmar and Thailand rocked by 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing significant destruction and a rare request for international aid from Myanmar's military junta.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

Myanmar struggles with a devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant casualties and overwhelmed hospitals amidst ongoing rescue efforts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Many dead as powerful earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand DW 03/28/2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused deaths and widespread damage, including a high-rise collapse in Bangkok.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Satellite images show the widespread destruction in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused over 1,600 deaths and widespread destruction, prompting international humanitarian assistance.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 DW 04/03/2025

The earthquake in Myanmar killed over 3,000 people and displaced more than 3 million, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Myanmar and Thailand rocked by 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing significant destruction and a rare request for international aid from Myanmar's military junta.
fromSustainable Bus
4 weeks ago

Hyundai debuts in Japan delivering a batch of 9-meter BEV buses - Sustainable Bus

The buses are equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control to ensure safe and stable driving on the island's mountainous roads, characterized by steep slopes and sharp curves.
Alternative transportation
#search-and-rescue
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

How Robots and Drones Could Help Save Medieval Cathedrals - Medievalists.net

Modern technology is reshaping disaster response in heritage conservation, showcasing tools like drones and robotic dogs that enhance safety and efficiency.
#government-efficiency
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

DOGE Guts AmeriCorps, Agency That Organizes Community Service Programs

AmeriCorps staff placed on administrative leave impacts disaster response efforts.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Remote teams

Meals on Wheels, Child Welfare: Key HHS Staff in SF 'Woke Up and Our Jobs Were Gone' | KQED

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

DOGE Guts AmeriCorps, Agency That Organizes Community Service Programs

AmeriCorps staff placed on administrative leave impacts disaster response efforts.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Remote teams

Meals on Wheels, Child Welfare: Key HHS Staff in SF 'Woke Up and Our Jobs Were Gone' | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Veterans use front-line experience to help Peterborough, Ont., with ice storm recovery | CBC News

We like to look for the unmet needs of the community that we're in. So we talked to them, we asked about their unmet needs, about the hydro situation.
Toronto
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Photos of the Week: Snow Leopard, Fire Fight, Cherry Blossoms

The recent celebrations of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia showcased vibrant local traditions, with community prayers and festive events bringing together people in a spirit of unity and joy.
World news
#myanmar-earthquake
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake: US slow to act as other countries step in

The US is notably absent from the international aid response to Myanmar's devastating earthquake, while other countries quickly mobilize support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Myanmar earthquake: US slow to act as other countries step in

The US is notably absent from the international aid response to Myanmar's devastating earthquake, while other countries quickly mobilize support.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Myanmar quake death toll rises to almost 1,700 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How NYC entertainers and creatives are driving fire aid for Los Angeles

Comic Relief US initiated 'Stand-Up for LA' to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims, linking New York's comedy scene to LA's needs.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Death toll rises to 28 in weeklong South Korea wildfires

Rainfall has improved firefighting conditions in South Korea, allowing containment of some wildfires, but devastation continues with significant displacement and destruction.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How NYC entertainers and creatives are driving fire aid for Los Angeles

Comic Relief US initiated 'Stand-Up for LA' to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims, linking New York's comedy scene to LA's needs.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Death toll rises to 28 in weeklong South Korea wildfires

Rainfall has improved firefighting conditions in South Korea, allowing containment of some wildfires, but devastation continues with significant displacement and destruction.
#community-support
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Argentina grapples with catastrophic flooding that has led to multiple fatalities and a search for two missing girls.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Firefighters train Malawians to prepare for floods

"It's a country accustomed to having lots of rain and cyclone seasons, but Cyclone Freddy was the longest-lasting tropical storm on record lasting for 36 days."
London politics
#california-wildfires
fromKqed
3 months ago
Los Angeles

California Approves $2.5 Billion Fire Relief Plan Ahead of Trump's Pacific Palisades Visit | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
Los Angeles

California Approves $2.5 Billion Fire Relief Plan Ahead of Trump's Pacific Palisades Visit | KQED

Remote teams
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Avalanche Buries Road Workers' Camp in India, Killing 8

Eight workers died in a devastating avalanche in Uttarakhand, India, sparking a critical rescue operation for survivors.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France's La Reunion island

Cyclone Garance caused severe damage in La Reunion, resulting in fatalities, widespread outages, and significant disruptions while prompting emergency responses.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Elias: Idea of national divorce' may sound appealing to Californians

California's residents show increasing support for secession, likely influenced by federal responses to disasters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I'd need it so soon

Kelley McIntosh reflects on how growing up in rural Pennsylvania shaped her perspective on fire disasters, saying, 'Fire is just something you lose control of so fast.'
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Philippines storm survivors join climate protest outside Shell HQ

Ronalyn Carbonel and her children clung to the roof during a storm, with no shelter or food, waiting for rescue and fearing for their lives.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Angela Rayner defends handling of meeting with Grenfell survivors and families

I felt, weighing up all of the different conversations that I had, that actually the only way forward was to sensitively make sure that we start taking the tower to ground level.
UK politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Mental Health Crisis After a Natural Disaster

The LA wildfires have triggered fear responses that may evolve into PTSD-like symptoms.
Early interventions can help prevent lasting trauma and restore a sense of safety.
Regaining routine and reducing news overload can curb hypervigilance after a disaster.
Professional support helps individuals process trauma and regain emotional equilibrium.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces a Leadership Test

Karen Bass's role as mayor has shifted from managing city affairs to urgent disaster response leadership following the Pacific Palisades fire.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Former Dem Fundraiser Claims Trump Has Done More In Four Days Than Biden Did In Four Years' After President Visits LA

This is day four and he has done more in four days than Biden did in four years.
Left-wing politics
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