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Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?
NPR· 4 days ago“Is this event so extreme that the community and the people living there would suffer grievous losses, or require resources that neither the local governments< ...
Should FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as ‘major disasters’?
Las Vegas Sun· 4 days agoWhen hurricanes strike, earthquakes rattle, and tornadoes carve paths of destruction, the Federal...
FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says
Associated Press· 22 hours agoAs parts of the U.S. are sweltering under potentially record-breaking temperatures, Secretary...
When Are We Going to Protect Renters From Extreme Heat?
The New Republic via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoTenants often lack protections like maximum temperature regulations, and can even be barred from...
Heat waves deadlier than hurricanes. Make them 'disasters'
The Eagle-Tribune· 1 day agoThis discussion is particularly relevant this week, as a “heat blob” that has punished Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. for months creeps into the Midwest, Northeast and Canada, subjecting possibly ...
President Biden OKs disaster declaration for May 10 tornadoes, clearing way for FEMA aid
Tallahassee Democrat· 4 days ago"Federal funding is also available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain...
The Caribbean Airport That A.I. Built
Thrillist Food & Drink· 2 days agoArtificial intelligence scares a lot of people. Over the last few years, a lot of people have started A.I. companies, and companies need websites, and...
New tropical activity could affect region recently swept by deadly Tropical Storm Alberto - UPI.com
UPI· 24 hours agoAs a new disturbance rolls across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico this weekend, conditions will be...
FEMA's disaster relief fund will run out of money by mid-August, Mayorkas says
NBC Miami· 19 hours agoAs parts of the U.S. are sweltering under potentially record-breaking temperatures, Secretary...
FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days ago"One construction worker dies every three days in Texas and a huge factor in these deaths is heat,...
