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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

At least three killed in landslide, heavy rains in northern Pakistan

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.
Black Lives Matter
#texas-floods
fromFortune
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

fromFortune
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

#flooding
#texas-flooding
#fema
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump to phase out FEMA at end of 2025 hurricane season: Here's what the agency actually does and who will feel the impact

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Consequences of One of Project 2025's Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear

Federal disaster aid is becoming less reliable under the Trump administration, affecting disaster response effectiveness.
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

FEMA declines to lease apartments for LA wildfire survivors: report

FEMA's inaction post-wildfire in Los Angeles County has left survivors struggling for housing despite claims of sufficient availability.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump to phase out FEMA at end of 2025 hurricane season: Here's what the agency actually does and who will feel the impact

Trump intends to phase out FEMA, shifting disaster management responsibilities to state governments after the 2025 hurricane season.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Consequences of One of Project 2025's Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear

Federal disaster aid is becoming less reliable under the Trump administration, affecting disaster response effectiveness.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump's Funding Cuts Force Food Banks to Ration Meals for Texas Flood Survivors

The catastrophic floods in Texas revealed severe consequences of policy changes on disaster relief and food security.
#texas-flood
#donald-trump
#gavin-newsom
#trump-administration
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump Scales Back Emergency Funds as Hurricane Season Starts

Trump's administration is reducing federal disaster assistance despite prior promises to improve crisis management and preparedness for future storms.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Fairway pledges $1M toward Texas flood relief

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.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US neo-fascist group claims it is part of Texas floods relief efforts

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.
Social justice
#community-support
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Video: Mexican Firefighters Join Search for the Missing in Texas

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.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Lana Del Rey, Matthew McConaughey, and More React to Texas Flood

Texas experienced devastating flash flooding resulting in over 100 lives lost.
#hurricane-helene
SF parents
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How one woman is reuniting Hurricane Helene victims with lost memories

Jill Holtz is on a mission to reunite storm victims with their lost belongings after Hurricane Helene's devastation.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Bill Gates was right to defend USAID amid Elon Musk's attacks-take it from someone who experienced its impact

USAID's cessation of operations may lead to millions of additional deaths worldwide over the next five years.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump 'Heartbroken' and Committed to TX Disaster Relief, Says Kristi Noem

Federal government is providing aid for the Guadalupe River flooding disaster in Texas.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

These foldable tiny homes start at $49,000 and can be assembled in less than 8 hours - see inside

Hapi Homes manufactures foldable, durable homes that are easy to transport and adaptable for different uses.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Missouri Weighs Tax Breaks for Storm Damage After Getting Hammered by Tornadoes

Missouri lawmakers are considering tax deductions for storm damage insurance deductibles to aid residents recovering from severe weather.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

How Two Interior Designers Harnessed the Power of Community in the Wake of the LA Fires

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.
Fundraising
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What is the US National Guard and how is it deployed? DW 06/08/2025

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.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California wildfire assistance program includes reverse mortgages

The new housing assistance program, funded with $100 million, includes eligibility for reverse mortgage borrowers and aims to provide significant relief following disasters.
SF real estate
#nigeria
#tornado
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado? - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado? - Streetsblog USA

fromTruthout
2 months ago

DOGE Has Gutted AmeriCorps. What Happens When the Next Disaster Strikes?

Volunteers like Nava-Cortez have helped 47,000 households affected by the fires, according to California Volunteers, highlighting the vital role of AmeriCorps in disaster recovery efforts.
Non-profit organizations
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NY attorney general sues DHS over threat to withhold disaster relief funds

DHS is holding states hostage by forcing them to choose between disaster preparedness and enabling the administration's illegal and chaotic immigration agenda.
NYC politics
#hud
#wildfires
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
NYC music

Everything we built gone': how the wildfires decimated LA's music scene

The Los Angeles wildfires devastated homes, leaving many artists like Christopher Fudurich grappling with loss but inspiring a strong community response.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Gov. Newsom seeks $40B in fire disaster aid from feds

Gov. Newsom requests $39.7 billion federal aid for wildfire recovery, facing potential conditions from Trump allies that could limit California's regulatory powers.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Gov. Newsom seeks $40B in fire disaster aid from feds

Gov. Newsom requests $39.7 billion federal aid for wildfire recovery, facing potential conditions from Trump allies that could limit California's regulatory powers.
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months ago

5 charged for making false claims for FEMA benefits in wake of Southern California wildfires, prosecutors say

Five individuals were arrested for fraudulently claiming disaster relief following the Los Angeles wildfires.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Americans impacted by 2024 natural disasters may qualify for extension to file taxes

Taxpayers in disaster areas may receive automatic extensions to file taxes, sometimes up to May 1 or October 15.
#earthquake
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, trapping many and claiming over 2,000 lives.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Bay Area groups raise money to help victims following 7.7 quake

Community groups and businesses in the Bay Area are mobilizing aid for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, trapping many and claiming over 2,000 lives.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Bay Area groups raise money to help victims following 7.7 quake

Community groups and businesses in the Bay Area are mobilizing aid for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand.
#myanmar
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,300 as UN calls for help

The world must support Myanmar after a devastating earthquake has caused significant loss of life and destruction.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?

The devastating collapse of a hotel in Myanmar has left families in despair, facing significant delays in search and rescue efforts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Myanmar earthquake: Is aid reaching those in need? DW 04/02/2025

Myanmar experiences massive devastation from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake with urgent international aid needed.
World news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue teams in Myanmar saved a woman after 91 hours trapped following a devastating earthquake that left over 2,000 dead and damaged thousands of buildings.
#myanmar-earthquake
World news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 with hundreds still missing

The death toll from the Myanmar earthquake exceeds 3,000, revealing an urgent humanitarian crisis exacerbated by infrastructure damage and ongoing conflict.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.
World news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 with hundreds still missing

The death toll from the Myanmar earthquake exceeds 3,000, revealing an urgent humanitarian crisis exacerbated by infrastructure damage and ongoing conflict.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.

Severe weather in southern U.S. resulted in at least 37 deaths and widespread destruction, notably in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

HUD announces $2.5M in disaster recovery across three states

RUSH funding assists individuals experiencing homelessness in disaster areas, addressing unmet needs not covered by federal disaster relief programs.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Deadly Kentucky floods will exacerbate existing housing issues

The recent floods in Kentucky have severely impacted already vulnerable communities, prompting emergency rescues and calls for federal aid.
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