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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time review a gripping, epic look at the New Orleans tragedy 20 years on

Hurricane Katrina was a disaster fueled by failure, as years of poor preparation and environmental degradation combined with the storm's ferocity to create a tragic scenario.
Humor
#fema
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
US politics

DHS Head Kristi Noem Prioritized Instagram Pics Over FEMA Requests for Response to Texas Floods

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
US politics

DHS Head Kristi Noem Prioritized Instagram Pics Over FEMA Requests for Response to Texas Floods

Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How this Florida county is using new 911 technology to save lives

Collier County has implemented a state-of-the-art NG911 system enhancing emergency response capabilities.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 weeks ago

Texas Failed to Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection

Texas failed to utilize $225 million in federal disaster funds, contributing to inadequate protection against extreme weather.
#texas-floods
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of US comedian Rosie O'Donnell

Trump threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship over her criticism of his administration's disaster management.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

New analyses reveal more structures at Camp Mystic are at risk of flooding than previously reported by FEMA.
#wildfires
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
LA real estate

Lessons From Paradise: What L.A. Homeowners Should Learn From Survivors of Devastating Camp Fire

California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

The recent Los Angeles wildfires highlight a critical need for changing our approach to fire prevention and management.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
LA real estate

Lessons From Paradise: What L.A. Homeowners Should Learn From Survivors of Devastating Camp Fire

California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts

The recent Los Angeles wildfires highlight a critical need for changing our approach to fire prevention and management.
#himachal-pradesh
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

How Trump Plans to Dodge Accountability Again - emptywheel

Donald Trump's repeated evasion of personal accountability is evident in his management of disaster responses, especially in Puerto Rico and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Texas flooding latest: desperate search for survivors after dozens killed and girls at summer camp missing

Efforts are underway in Texas to locate survivors after severe flooding caused numerous casualties.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls on Pres. Donald Trump to devote more resources to fighting wildfires

California is launching a campaign to enhance wildfire prevention, urging the federal government to increase its efforts and support.
#pakistan
#earthquake
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Disaster relief groups worry immigrants won't go to hurricane shelters amid crackdown

"We are very worried about ICE," she said. "Because immigrants are scared to go to shelters as is."
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Surviving the 'Above-Normal' Hurricane Season: How Homeowners Can Prepare and Protect Their Homes-and Save Money on Insurance

Imagine being unable to live in your home for months, or even years, while repairs from hurricane damage drag on. Although insurance is important, it can't replace the sense of security you feel in your home.
Health
#climate-change
fromKqed
1 month ago
California

California Lawmakers Divided Over Polluters' Pay Plan to Combat Climate Crisis | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
California

California Lawmakers Divided Over Polluters' Pay Plan to Combat Climate Crisis | KQED

Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

LA enlists AECOM on fire recovery as questions swirl around rebuild plan

Los Angeles is partnering with AECOM for long-term fire recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The collaboration aims to enhance infrastructure planning and expedite recovery for affected families.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India: Landslides kill 5 in Assam amid monsoon rain DW 05/31/2025

At least five people were killed in India's northeastern state of Assam as torrential monsoon rains triggered landslides and floods, locking down urban areas.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

More than 100 killed in heavy Nigeria flooding, rescue efforts ongoing

Heavy flooding in Niger State has resulted in at least 111 deaths, with local officials expecting the toll to rise.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Frustrated fighting wildfires in L.A., he resolved to build better tools - Harvard Gazette

Rupen Dajee founded a tech startup, Twisted Kelp, to improve communication and tools for emergency responders based on his experiences in the field.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage

NOAA is discontinuing its crucial database tracking costs of climate-related disasters, signaling a shift in federal focus on climate change.
#emergency-preparedness
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: It is really scary'

Cuts to disaster management under the Trump administration threaten lives by crippling agencies that predict and respond to extreme events.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: It is really scary'

Cuts to disaster management under the Trump administration threaten lives by crippling agencies that predict and respond to extreme events.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Council bought unsafe homes for Grenfell survivors

Kensington and Chelsea Council is selling 14 unsuitable homes bought for Grenfell survivors, revealing significant flaws in their post-disaster housing process.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Psychological Effects of Sudden Himalayan Floods

GLOFs cause significant psychological distress in Himalayan communities, prompting efforts to help mitigate their mental health impacts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Floods Sweep South Texas and Nearby Border Cities in Mexico

Severe flooding in South Texas and northern Mexico caused by unprecedented rainfall threatens lives and infrastructure.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
4 months ago

The 'inevitable' US disasters that keep scientists up at night

Americans must prepare for inevitable natural disasters, as major events like earthquakes are increasingly probable and difficult to predict.
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

A massive wildfire in Ofunato, Japan, has led to one death, destruction of homes, and evacuation of thousands.
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

L.A. mayor ousts fire chief amid feuding over Palisades inferno

Mayor Karen Bass has dismissed the fire chief amid criticism over the city's fire response.
The dismissal highlights conflict between the mayor and the fire chief over disaster preparedness.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area - ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates

The Los Angeles area is experiencing catastrophic fires displacing nearly 180,000 people, causing immense destruction and a significant loss of life.
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