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FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says

The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season

The Independent UK

When a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, humanity will have to work together, NASA says

Earth's oft-squabbling nations will need to set aside their differences, at least for a while, when a big, dangerous asteroid puts our planet in its crosshairs.

Space

NASA discussing asteroid-threat exercise today: Watch it live

NASA will discuss the results of a recent asteroid-threat exercise today (June 20), and you can watch it live.

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Former FEMA Administrator Links Heatwave To Climate Change

Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate highlights climate change's role in intensifying extreme weather events across the US.

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Fema petitioned to make extreme heat and wildfire smoke major disasters

Center for Biological Diversity signed a joined petition to recognize the increasing number of heat-related crises

The Guardian - US

What is a heat dome and how is it contributing to the heatwave in the US?

Approximately 80% of country’s population is experiencing temperatures at or above 90F for long periods of time

The Guardian - US

Rats and urine-stained mattresses: Maui fire survivors say FEMA housing has been a disaster

One survivor described a unit as “horrifying, rat infested, with a lot of urine on mattresses, and incredibly dirty”

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TV Tech’s Weekly Product News Wrap-Up

Our coverage of new products, services and deployments from June 10 to June 14

TV Tech

NVISA and ATSC Deploy ATSC 3.0 Warning System at FEMA Facility

The deployment at the FEMA IPAWS Technical Support Service Facility will provide IPAWS with hands-on testing and simulation capabilities for enhanced emergency alerting

TV Tech

FEMA Faces Budget Shortfall Amid Record-Breaking Natural Disasters

FEMA faces budget shortfall amidst record tornado activity and an active hurricane season. Climate change intensifies severe weather, underscoring the need...

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Broadcasters and NextGen Emergency Mass Communications

The state of emergency mass communications is a fragmented mix of the ancient and many emerging apps

TV Tech

Will a New Home Seller Rule Drive Down Florida Home Prices?

Home sellers in Florida will now have to disclose information about a property’s flood history to prospective buyers.

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Tallahassee mayor says cost from May 10 tornadoes now tops $50 million as city seeks federal aid

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Florida’s capital city $50 million so far

The Independent UK

Are US earthquakes becoming more costly?

Earthquakes — mostly on the West Coast — cost the US around $14.7 billion per year.

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The Texas Tribune

How to navigate FEMA for the upcoming hurricane season

The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

The Guardian - US

The rightwing plan to take over ‘sanctuary’ cities – and rebuild them Maga-style

Trump has railed against urban centers run by Democrats, and Project 2025 lays out how to crack down on them

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Severe Storms Threaten Holiday Weekend Travel Across The US

Severe storms and tornadoes wreaking havoc in central US, with ongoing threats and enhanced risks forecasted.

The Independent UK

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms

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The Independent UK

What to do when facing extended summer power outages

Texas officials say power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and killed at least four people

RideApart

UK Plans To Ban Gas Motorcycles Aren't New, But There's More To It

The UK Department for Transport announced a broad decarbonization strategy in 2020, updated in 2021. Both plans specifically mention bikes. Here's an update.

Dynamite News

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious problems reported

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. Read further on Dynamite News:

USAFacts

Is home insurance getting more expensive?

The limited public data available on property insurance suggests it is getting costlier and harder to obtain.

WEKU

New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime

Voting officials cheered when it was announced that a portion of a multibillion-dollar federal grant program would go to election security. But in many cases, the allocations didn't go as planned.

Salon

On the front lines of American wildfires

Record-setting blazes are becoming more common as the number of skilled wildland firefighters dwindles

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FEMA Funding Cuts Threaten Aid For Asylum-Seekers

Catholic Charities of San Antonio faces closure of Migrant Resource Center due to reduced federal funding for asylum-seekers, raising concerns about migran...

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