United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
States With Later Tax Filing Deadlines: Delaware, Hawaii and More: If you live in one of these states, make sure you know what your tax filing deadline is.
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/states-with-later-tax-filing-deadlines-delaware-hawaii-and-more/
Legislation Seeks to Aid Many Black Landowners in the South: The bills come after ProPublica’s reporting on land passed down informally within families ...
propublica.org/article/heirs-property-black-land-loss-disaster-relief-legislation-fletcher
Life on the Front Lines of America’s Wildfires: As record-setting blazes become common and the number of skilled wildland firefighters dwindles ...
propublica.org/article/wildfires-firefighters-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-forest-service
Maui's deadly wildfires fueled by lack of preparedness, communication breakdowns: Maui Fire Department's post-blaze report admits to several shortcomings in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/maui-fire-department-report-reveals-lack-of-preparedness/73345212007/
New Hampshire getting $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls: New Hampshire is getting a $20 million federal grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/new-hampshire-getting-20m-grant-to-help-reconstruct-coastal-seawalls/
Several states in the US are experiencing a 911 outage, including South Dakota, Nevada and parts of Nebraska, according to officials www.reuters.com/world/us/911-outage-reported-across-multiple-us-states-officials-say-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Colorado funeral home owners accused of storing 190 decaying bodies are charged with Covid fraud
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-storing-190-decaying-bodies-are-c-rcna148016
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Hydrogen Is Coming to the Rescue: Zero-emission emergency vehicle prototype was designed to save lives and the environment
spectrum.ieee.org/hydrogen-truck-emergency-rescue
April 15 is the date: What you need to know to file your taxes: The good news is that the tax season appears to be going smoothly when it comes to the IRS ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/09/april-15-income-tax-return-what-you-need-to-know/73189154007/
Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
Cities desperately need money to handle the migrant surge. Congress recently gave them less
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/cities-migrants-federal-funding-cut/
Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/
Denver makes major shift in migrant response by extending support to six months but limiting spaces
apnews.com/article/migrant-immigrant-denver-asylum-seekers-crisis-5075fbddcda7f31dc8b632b9455970fe
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief: Last month, FEMA made what it calls the “most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/fema-administrator-discusses-expanding-access-to-disaster-relief
Cuellar: travel funds for migrants make San Antonio a magnet: The city will get an additional $17.8 million to help migrants. Cuellar, who created the grant ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-san-antonio-migrants-travel-magnet-henry-cuellar/
IRS Changes Rules for Some Taxpayers in New Update: The agency said that the move will allow some groups to have their tax filing deadlines extended.
newsweek.com/irs-changes-rules-some-taxpayers-new-update-1887128
Biden administration gives California $45 million to help migrants: California is receiving a slightly larger share of a federal program earmarking $300 million ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-15/biden-administration-gives-california-45-million-to-help-recently-arrived-migrants
Disaster area declared for six Georgia counties hit by storm, tornado: Residents and business owners across six Georgia counties pummeled by a severe storm and ...
ajc.com/news/business/disaster-area-declared-for-six-georgia-counties-hit-by-storm-tornado/4Y2VMAC2QZDGDEIVVOCHDEGRY4/
Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes: Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/why-fema-has-spent-4-billion-to-help-destroy-flood-prone-homes.html
A $13.7M federal grant allows Montgomery County to buy out 29 homes: Montgomery County is set to buy out 29 flood-prone homes thanks to a $13 ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/montgomery-county-flood-buyout-grant-19417736.php
San Antonio to shut down airport center for asylum-seekers: The Airport Transfer Center — which operated out of a city building on the northern edge of the ...
expressnews.com/news/article/sa-shuts-down-migrant-airport-transfer-center-19418197.php
Harris County hopes mandatory flood buyouts can be a model for others: Flood buyouts are usually voluntary. Harris County's mandatory program has unearthed ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/harris-county-flood-buyout-national-blueprint-18419908.php
AIFs' large offshore investor base likely to face more restrictions: Regulators suggest change in FEMA rules to treat such funds as indirect foreign investment
business-standard.com/economy/news/aifs-large-offshore-investors-base-likely-to-face-additional-curbs-124042201033_1.html
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IRS to offer in-person help Saturday in Detroit, but won't do your 2023 tax return for you
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/12/irs-help-audit-detroit-2023-tax-return/73302637007/
Federal funds for the Migrant Resource Center are much needed.: Immigration is a federal issue, but it has local impacts. Federal funds for San Antonio's Migrant ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/migrant-center-san-antonio-19406796.php
Jeff Landry stops in West Feliciana to assess tornado damage, talk recovery efforts
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/jeff-landry-visits-west-feliciana-parish-after-tornado/article_adfa2e12-fb4e-11ee-87b5-f7e628613018.html
$14M in federal dollars headed to Migrant Resource Center: The funding should allow the Migrant Resource Center to keep its doors open through the end of the ...
expressnews.com/news/article/migrant-resource-center-federal-funding-19399748.php
Chicago and Illinois to receive $19M from feds to help with migrant crisis: The Department of Homeland Security released the first installment of $300 million in ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/chicago-and-illinois-to-receive-19-million-from-feds-to-help-with-migrant-crisis/
With help from its communities, Kane County aims to reduce impact of natural hazards like floods and tornadoes
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/with-help-from-its-communities-kane-county-aims-to-reduce-impact-of-natural-hazards-like-floods-and-tornadoes/
I asked a financial planner about getting earthquake insurance: Earthquake insurance comes with a high deductible, so it may not be worth it for everyone ...
businessinsider.com/asked-financial-planner-about-getting-earthquake-insurance-2024-4
Oklahoma wildfires: State requests FEMA help with firefighting costs in western Oklahoma
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/07/evacuation-centers-opened-after-wildfires-in-woodward-county-oklahoma/73235840007/
Could Tampa Bay flood insurance rise after a hurricane? A warning from Hurricane Ian
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/04/04/floridians-hit-by-ian-will-pay-more-flood-insurance-what-can-tampa-bay-learn/
UPDATE: 'Moderate' earthquake shakes Northeast, felt as far south as Richmond: Friday's earthquake in New Jersey was felt as far away as Richmond ...
richmond.com/news/local/richmond-new-york-earthquake-louisa-2011/article_e23f4496-f360-11ee-9976-07e76845f74d.html
Insurance trends are deciding where Americans will live as planet heats: Climate change and generations of U.S. housing and development policy are making homes ...
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4570956-insurance-trends-are-deciding-where-americans-will-live-as-planet-heats/
Transcript: Sal Mercogliano on the Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Shipping expert Sal Mercogliano on what we know so far.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/transcript-sal-mercogliano-on-the-baltimore-bridge-collapse
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
US requiring new AI safeguards for government use, transparency: The White House said Thursday it is requiring federal agencies using artificial intelligence to ...
reuters.com/technology/us-requiring-new-ai-safeguards-government-use-transparency-2024-03-28/
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4551334-biden-signs-spending-package-keep-government-open/
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
US judge refuses to block new FEMA flood insurance rate overhaul: A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a request by 10 Republican-led states to temporarily block ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-judge-refuses-block-new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-overhaul-2024-03-28/
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief: Last month, FEMA made what it calls the “most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/fema-administrator-discusses-expanding-access-to-disaster-relief
Florida's Insurance Crisis Just Got Worse: FEMA hikes flood insurance by 25 percent in southwest Florida, citing substandard post-Hurricane Ian rebuilds.
newsweek.com/florida-insurance-crisis-worsens-fema-flood-rate-hike-hurricane-ian-rebuilding-standards-1885571
Taxes Aren't Due April 15 if You Live in These States. Learn Who Gets Extra Time: Holidays and natural disasters have delayed Tax Day this year for taxpayers in ...
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/taxes-arent-due-april-15-if-you-live-in-these-states-learn-who-gets-extra-time/
After deadly tornadoes ravage Ohio, experts warn early, strong storms could become the norm
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/03/25/deadly-tornados-ohio-march-warn-more-could-come/73065250007/
Ohio police confirm 2 dead in fierce storm that damaged homes and businesses in Ohio and Kentucky
apnews.com/article/severe-storms-indiana-kentucky-structures-damaged-bc0b02faf7a67cb307fae34fa7dda597
Biden's proposed budget includes $4.7 billion emergency fund for border migrant surges
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-budget-billions-emergency-fund-border-migrant-surge-rcna142729
DHS to test AI for immigration officer training, disaster planning: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4539054-dhs-ai-pilot-immigration-disaster-response/
What’s in the $1.2 trillion government funding package: Congress released a massive $1.2 trillion bill on Thursday to fund the rest of the federal government ...
cnn.com/2024/03/21/politics/government-funding-bill-explained/
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Exclusive: Why the DHS chief isn't cheering its funding agreement: Mayorkas described DHS as a "perennially financially starved department."
axios.com/2024/03/19/dhs-ai-immigration-border-alejandro-mayorkas
As Texas crews battle largest wildfire in state history, more fire weather ahead: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/01/smokehouse-creek-fire-texas-panhandle-live-updates/72802696007/
Here’s What the Survivors of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire Want You to Know
propublica.org/article/new-mexico-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-wildfire-survivors-want-to-share-what-they-know
Gallego proposes migrant emergency responder grant: Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego is proposing a bill to fund law enforcement, first responders and ...
thehill.com/latino/4489531-gallego-migrant-emergency-responder-arizona-border-sinema/
Cash-for-query allegation: ED files money laundering case against Moitra, Hiranandani
indianexpress.com/article/india/cash-for-query-allegation-ed-files-money-laundering-case-against-moitra-hiranandani-9247839/
The Government Set a Fire in New Mexico. It Burned 341,735 Acres: Recovery from the wildfire is complicated by high tensions between residents and the party ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/calf-canyon-hermits-peak-fire-new-mexico-prescribed-burn-1234982093/
Minneapolis rolls out Smart911 emergency-alert text and app: The change follows the city’s completion of FEMA training and changes following unrest after the ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-rolls-out-new-emergency-alert-text-and-app-system/600355844/
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'We're desperate': Flood victims risk losing hotel vouchers: County workers were sent to hotels Tuesday to notify hundreds of people that they'll soon be dropped ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2024-04-03/were-desperate-confusion-miscommunication-for-displaced-flood-victims-face-as-some-risk-losing-lodging
Border deal collapse raises pressure on DHS funding talks: Democratic appropriators say the collapse of the bipartisan border deal could pose added hurdles to ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4473556-border-deal-dhs-funding-immigration/
Federal judge rejects blocking changes to National Flood Insurance Program: A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida and other states for a preliminary ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/01/federal-judge-rejects-blocking-changes-to-national-flood-insurance-program/
ED issues third summons to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA case, asks her to appear tomorrow
deccanherald.com/india/ed-issues-third-summons-to-tmc-leader-mahua-moitra-in-fema-case-asks-her-to-appear-tomorrow-2954218
FEMA's disaster designation unlocks federal money for San Diego: Residents affected by the January floods can get grants for temporary housing and home repairs.
axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/20/san-diego-fema-disaster-designation
DHS testing out AI pilot programs for FEMA, ICE, and USCIS: The department will spend $5 million on the programs, in partnership with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta ...
theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104843/dhs-ai-pilot-programs-chatgpt-openai-anthropic-meta
Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
Louisiana’s challenge to new flood insurance rates can move forward, judge rules: State officials are deeply concerned with sharp increases for many homeowners.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/louisianas-challenge-to-flood-premiums-can-move-forward/article_60a7cd81-cbe5-5929-af58-f4af7101eb3f.html
Disaster recovery centers in West Virginia closing, assistance still available
wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/disaster-recovery-centers-in-west-virginia-closing-assistance-still-available/article_40c497ce-0970-5360-be4e-5d8819b7ed55.html
Study warned slope failure likely ahead of West Virginia Target store's collapse: A federal study of Cabell County, which includes Barboursville ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/19/target-collapsed-hillside-west-virginia/72664634007/
FEMA PULLS BACK $7.5M FROM DAM: The Federal Emergency Management Agency yanked $7.5 million from the Linn Grove Dam restoration, which could lead to further ...
stormlake.com/articles/fema-pulls-back-7-5m-from-dam/
Indian Lake State Park, except Fox Island, to reopen Friday following deadly tornado
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/27/indian-lake-state-park-except-fox-island-to-reopen-friday-following-deadly-ohio-tornado/73122041007/
Krikorian: Taxpayers funding illegal immigration: Whether the money comes directly from the federal treasury or is directed through the U.N ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/14/krikorian-taxpayers-funding-illegal-immigration/
Transformer fires trigger emergency shutdown of Waterford 3 nuclear plant: Entergy’s Waterford 3 nuclear generating plant in Killona was forced to shut down last ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/transformer-fires-trigger-waterford-3-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_296b62bd-3fe0-59e6-9e48-9229d38dc058.html
Southern Arizona will run out of federal funding to help migrants on March 31: Nonprofits and local governments in Arizona have developed a federally funded ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2024/03/25/migrants-could-be-released-in-arizona-border-cities-starting-in-april/72690371007/
Paid articlePaid A flood insurance quirk makes basements a bad place to keep your stuff: Flood insurance policies generally exclude personal property in basements ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/20/why-flood-insurance-likely-omits-stuff-in-your-basement.html
FEMA teams to assess damage Tuesday in 11 Ohio counties hit by March 14 tornado outbreak
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/21/fema-teams-to-conduct-tornadoes-damage-assessment-tuesday-in-11-ohio-counties-in-march-14-outbreak/73057369007/
The #EnforcementDirectorate has summoned #TMC leader and former #LokSabha MP #MahuaMoitra for questioning in a #FEMA contravention case next week.
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Asylum-seekers in S.A. worried about SB 4 — and travel expenses: Catholic Charities is running out of federal dollars to pay for airline or bus tickets for ...
expressnews.com/news/article/sb4-texas-asylum-seekers-19316215.php
Paid articlePaid What is a state of emergency and why did Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declare one in Ohio?
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/03/18/ohio-governor-mike-dewine-state-emergency-tornadoes-what-means/73015419007/
10 shops razed in Abuja market fire: FEMA has said 10 shops were gutted by fire at the popular Wuse market in Abuja after an angry mob protested the shooting of ...
punchng.com/10-shops-razed-in-abuja-market-fire/
Feds won't reimburse California $300 million for homeless housing amid COVID. Congress wants answers
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-12/fema-california-funding-housing-homeless-pandemic-congress-project-roomkey
How high is the Sacramento Valley’s wildfire risk? See your county on an interactive map
sacbee.com/news/local/article286560465.html
These 11 California counties are most at risk for wildfires, FEMA map shows. Here’s where
sacbee.com/news/california/article286560450.html
Volunteers sought for Waukegan’s Community Emergency Response Team; ‘We’re there in case we are needed’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/volunteers-sought-for-waukegans-community-emergency-response-team-were-there-in-case-we-are-needed/
Disaster recovery centers open to apply for relief from August 2023 storms: FEMA will open new disaster recovery centers in 3 Michigan counties to help people ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/10/new-fema-august-2023-storm-recovery-centers/72923803007/
ED issues fresh summons to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA case
deccanherald.com/india/ed-issues-fresh-summons-to-tmc-leader-mahua-moitra-on-march-11-in-fema-case-2921291
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