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Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses

A multibillion-dollar funeral assistance program for COVID-19 victims reimbursed families for some ineligible expenses that included flowers, catering and transportation, according to a report released by federal investigators Monday.

Tribune News Service

Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses - Roll Call

A funeral assistance program for COVID-19 victims reimbursed families for some ineligible expenses like flowers, catering and transportation.

Roll Call

ED summons former India head of Xiaomi Manu Kumar Jain in FEMA case

The inquiry under the Foreign Exchange Management Act pertains to foreign remittances of about ₹1,000 crore.

The Hindu

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El apagón masivo en Puerto Rico mantiene a los boricuas en la isla a oscuras desesperados por ayuda

Un apagón que ocurrió alrededor de las 8:45 p.m. del miércoles ha mantenido a Puerto Rico en la oscuridad reviviendo escenarios del huracán María donde el sonido de los generadores, el calor abrasador de la isla y la preocupación por la falta de servicios esenciales para las personas enfermas y…

Orlando Sentinel

Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico as schools cancelled

Head of newly privatised utility company says ‘we have to be realistic’

The Independent UK

‘It’s happening now’: how rising sea levels are causing a US migration crisis

The coming mass migration of flood-prone areas will have huge social and economic costs – but the government doesn’t have an adequate plan

The Guardian - US

Thousands of Illinois homeowners stand to benefit from flood insurance reform

Nearly 1.2 million National Flood Insurance Program policyholders nationwide are eligible for an immediate decrease in flood insurance premiums.

Chicago Sun-Times

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As spring storms threaten, here’s how to protect your property from ‘flying debris’

Damaging storms already sweeping across the country in the first weeks of spring have been a reminder of the dangerous and even deadly weather the season can bring.

Tribune News Service

Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama warned as storm approaches

A storm system that left widespread damage and some injuries in its wake in Texas is drifting into Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama

The Independent UK

Thunderstorms, high winds pound North Texas; at least 4 hurt

Severe thunderstorms with reports of possible tornadoes have spread damage across parts of North Texas and injured at least four people

The Independent UK

How families of COVID-19 victims can get federal funeral assistance from FEMA

The federal government has provided over $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people and is trying to reach more who are eligible for the aid.

Chicago Sun-Times

US funeral assistance for COVID tops $2B, more eligible

The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19

The Independent UK

These wildfire survivors say FEMA did little to help those who lost homes

LOS ANGELES — It took 120 years for Candance Tyler's family to build a life in Grizzly Flats.

Los Angeles Times

Biden outlines COVID plans, says it's time to return to work

President Joe Biden says “it’s time for Americans to get back to work” and he's announcing new efforts to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions

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Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states through July 1

President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through July 1

Reason

FEMA Encourages Survivors of a Nuclear Holocaust To Mask, Socially Distance

The COVID-conscious advice from the federal government's primary disaster response agency is silly. It's also outdated.

The Independent UK

FEMA denies countering Russian nuclear threat with Covid social-distancing and mask measures after Don Jr spreads false rumor

While the Covid advice was not added in response to Vladimir Putin’s nuclear escalation, it is indeed official doctrine added under the Biden administration in 2020.

Benzinga

AECOM JV Secures Contract From FEMA To Improve Community Resilience

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) stated that company-led Compass Production and Technical Services Joint Venture (Compass PTS JV) had secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide production and technical architecture and engineering services for the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program. The IDIQ contract…

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Zenger

Would Your Building Survive An Extreme Weather Event?

FEMA and the World Bank are using 3D aerial maps created by an Israeli startup to protect residents from extreme weather.

The Hindu

Customs confirmed ED’s seizure

Agency seized ₹288 crore against Chinese owned M/s PC Financial Services NBFC

The Hindu

Micro-loan case: FEMA authority confirms seizure of ₹288 cr. by ED

ED takes action against Chinese-owned PC Financial Services Private Limited

Tribune News Service

Rabbi held hostage in Texas synagogue tells Congress that houses of worship need more security funds

WASHINGTON — The Colleyville rabbi held hostage with three congregants by a man demanding release of an al-Qaeda-linked terrorist urged Congress on Tuesday to provide more security funds for houses of worship.

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Rabbi held hostage in Texas synagogue urges more security funds for houses of worship

WASHINGTON — The Colleyville, Texas, rabbi held hostage with three congregants by a man demanding release of a terrorist linked to al-Qaida urged Congress on Tuesday to provide more security funds for houses of worship.

Tribune News Service

Have you lost a loved one to COVID? You can get help with funeral costs from the government

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With COVID-19 case numbers and death counts surging, many are facing a heartbreaking situation: the death of a loved one from COVID-19. If you have paid for a funeral in the last two years of someone who died from COVID-19, you may be able to get…

Kiplinger

Why You Need a Renters Insurance Policy

The average monthly premium for renters insurance is $12 a month for $30,000 in personal property coverage, according to estimates. Here's why it's essential to have coverage.

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