Emergency responders across U.S. struggle with burnout, budgets as disasters mount
Four days after residents of coastal Houston celebrated the Fourth of July with the traditional parades, backyard barbecues ...
Syracuse wins $7.6 million federal grant to hire 20 new firefighters
The Syracuse Fire Department will hire up to 20 new firefighters after winning a competitive federal grant for almost $7.6 ...
Emergency responders struggle with burnout, budgets as disasters mount
Four days after residents of coastal Houston celebrated the Fourth of July with the traditional parades, backyard barbecues ...
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Supreme Court’s ruling on Chevron framework will lead to policy shifts by federal emergency management and housing agencies
Chevron deference, a doctrine established in the 1984 Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense ...
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Biden’s FEMA director tried to fix the agency. Did she succeed?
When President Joe Biden nominated Deanne Criswell to serve as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in ...
Connecticut gets $3M in federal funds to repair roads destroyed by floods
Connecticut will receive $3 million in “quick release” emergency funding to help roads destroyed by last month’s floods, ...
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AHA Requests Additional Funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund
The American Hospital Association requests additional funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund which provides support for authorized federal disaster activities.
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Long Island Secures $405 Million Federal Grant for Electrical Grid Upgrades
A $405 million federal grant has been awarded to significantly enhance the electrical transmission and distribution systems ...
Lubbock Directory of Emergency Management gives tips on importance of National Preparedness Month
Joe Moudy, director of the office of emergency management for Lubbock, says there needs to be a plan set in place in case of ...
Clinton County Considers Phasing Out Emergency Sirens: Public Voices Concern
Clinton County, Iowa, is considering phasing out its emergency siren system in favor of electronic alerts, prompting public ...
Why federal policies are costing residents more on flood insurance
For an individual homeowner, the missed discounts could make about $100 difference in annual flood insurance premiums.
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the ...