Twenty Years Later: What Lessons Have We Learned From Hurricane Katrina?
As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.| State of the Planet
Legal and whistleblower experts say the Department of Homeland Security violated federal law when it put more than 30 Federal Emergency Management Agency employees on leave last week after they signed an open letter of dissent about agency leadership. In a new letter obtained by The Washington Post, the Government Accountability Project is calling on federal lawmakers and oversight agencies to investigate what it calls “illegal retaliation.” The post The Washington Post: Trump administrat...| Government Accountability Project
Today, Government Accountability Project, in partnership with Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) and Stand Up for Science (SUFS), announced their filing of whistleblower complaints against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on behalf of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) whistleblowers who wish to remain anonymous. The complaints have been sent to the Congress, the US Office of Special Counsel, and the DHS Office of Inspector General. The post Government Accountability Pr...| Government Accountability Project
Communities hit by natural disasters in NC have counted on FEMA's BRIC grants to rebuild with resiliency. Recent cuts create uncertainty. Cuts to BRIC program leave NC communities in limbo is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Carolina Public Press
As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.| State of the Planet
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community| FireRescue1
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's mission is to "lead America to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters with a vision of 'A Nation Prepared.'"| PBS News
Despite clear evidence that wildfires cause spikes in homelessness, lawmakers have failed to prepare with proactive housing legislation.| Invisible People
FEMA money to be contingent on pledge against any boycotts or divestment of Israeli companies| Responsible Statecraft
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats| FireRescue1
The Chertoff Group adds three Senior Advisors with extensive federal expertise to support clients in growing business with the US government.| The Chertoff Group
Alessandra Carreon has been appointed as Michigan’s new chief climate officer. She will lead efforts to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and implement the state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan.| WDET 101.9 FM
On the heels of torrential flooding, City Limits caught up with Sunset Park community leader, Elizabeth Yeampierre, to talk about federal cuts to natural disaster protections and how communities can come together to survive extreme weather.| City Limits
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In the second half of their two-part episode, host Tom Spahr and Sean Shields discuss the Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina. Shields details his experience leading the 20th Engineer Brigade and the critical importance of collaborating with other organizations like FEMA, the National Guard, and local officials. He notes this was a real-world application of his Army War College studies on defense support to civil authorities. The mission also marked the first use of the ...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Can shoreline restoration rein in rising flood insurance prices?| Southern Science
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced legislation preventing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from attempting to "claw back" public ass| The Floridian
Buncombe County North Carolina – damage after Hurricane Helene floods. NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Asheville, North Carolina, is known for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene and as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a favorite escape for “climate migrants” moving from California, Arizona, and other climate-challenged vicinities, until a “500 […]| WEB OF DEBT BLOG
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”| FireRescue1
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote a letter to Donald Trump begging him to approve disaster aid for the state after being rejected.| Rolling Stone
Enero de 2024: Aunque este artículo se publicó en agosto de 2023, los recursos son oportunos. Los incendios forestale siguen afectando a las comunidades y desplazando a familias con discapacidades. Hemos revisado y actualizado los enlaces de esta página para … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Organizations are moving quickly to address food insecurity as the region continues to reel from historic flooding.| North Carolina Health News
Federal aid is on the way to help people recover from damages caused by late June’s historic flooding in southeastern South Dakota.| South Dakota Searchlight
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.| State of the Planet
Washington, DC: CSI National Office, a set by Scientology Media on Flickr. I was fortunate enough to be present a the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology National Office in the Fraser Mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. The grand opening was special to me on a number of levels. … More Church of Scientology National Office in Washington, D.C.| Scientology Organizations Around the World
Fall is peak nudge season. Relaxed from summer vacations, a few well-meaning bureaucrat types decide we should all start Preparing for The Worst while buying back-to-school supplies. And before any…| Resiliency Maps
