Wilsey said of an initial social media post, "Because I was like, No, I'm not. I'm not helpless. I can do something." Within 48 hours of that post, Wilsey had rallied more than 300 people to donate supplies and support her effort to assemble flood relief kits for impacted families.
Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the importance of improving communication systems and science to better prepare for future natural disasters, particularly in light of recent tragedies.
Rodriguez said she initially felt anxious about her performance after responding to a fatal fire, but was reassured by the Red Cross mental health team's support.
The Internal Revenue Code was not written with massive urban wildfires in mind, encouraging fire victims to hold empty lots until death to avoid a huge tax bill.
ATMOS is enhancing Europe's rapid response capabilities through its partnership with ARX Robotics, integrating orbital re-entry logistics and unmanned ground systems for disaster relief.