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Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
1 day, 23 hours ago

Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid designed to address extensive damage caused by disasters after this week’s scramble to find consensus on a government spending bill. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is essentially the country’s checkbook for emergencies. …

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The spy drone lurking above our heads: British-built solar powered aircraft can quietly cruise through the stratosphere for months at a time
4 days, 3 hours ago

The spy drone lurking above our heads: British-built solar powered aircraft can quietly cruise through the stratosphere for months at a time

Daily Mail  

It looks like a cross between a toy airplane and a drone, but this British solar-powered aircraft could be the future of aerial surveillance. BAE Systems has completed new stratospheric test flights of the PHASA-35, a British-built solar powered drone with a 115ft wingspan that can operate in the air for 20 months It is powered by the sun during …

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Report shows Musk and Trump pushed GOP to kill the bill to keep government open
4 days, 3 hours ago

Report shows Musk and Trump pushed GOP to kill the bill to keep government open

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have succeeded in getting House Republicans to kill what was expected to be an easily-passed continuing resolution that would keep the federal government open and avert a costly and confusing shutdown just days before Christmas. "And just like that," observed NBC News' Garret Haake, "we’re teetering on the edge of a government shutdown, as …

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Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM
1 week, 1 day ago

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM

Live Mint  

Kochi, Dec 15 Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Sunday criticised the union government for demanding payment for disaster relief and rescue operations conducted by the Indian Air Force during Wayanad landslides. He described the move as "adding chilli to the wounds" of the state, already burdened by the aftermath of the disaster. Addressing reporters here, Balagopal accused the …

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Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday came down heavily on the state government over a lack of clarity on funds available to the State Disaster Response Fund. While hearing a petition linked to the prevention and management of natural disasters, the court also asked several queries, including how much funds were required for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the landslide-hit areas …

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Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief
1 month ago

Biden administration requesting roughly $100 billion for disaster relief

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is sending a roughly $100 billion request to Congress to help Americans impacted by a series of major and record-breaking natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton, calling on lawmakers to pass the needed relief with “bipartisan and bicameral support.” It includes $40 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s …

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives

China Daily  

Heavy rainfall and landslides caused widespread devastation in Hainan province, China, resulting in seven deaths and leaving thousands of people stranded. The 20th typhoon Trami triggered heavy rainfall for 48 hours, leading to extensive flooding and landslides. Rescue efforts are underway to save those trapped in floodwaters and debris.

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Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Political parties in Kerala are engaged in a blame game over the rehabilitation of landslide survivors in Wayanad. The Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-headed LDF have raised concerns about the slow pace of rehabilitation efforts and the lack of support for the survivors. The state government has submitted a memorandum to the Centre under the Disaster Management Act, seeking support, but …

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Odisha Grabs Attention as Cyclone Dana Leaves a Trail of Destruction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha Grabs Attention as Cyclone Dana Leaves a Trail of Destruction

India Today  

Odisha witnesses flash flooding and waterlogging due to Cyclone Dana, affecting multiple districts. The state government has launched rehabilitation and restoration efforts, with 8,09,513 people being evacuated to safety. The situation is expected to improve from Sunday, October 27, as heavy rains have receded in Kolkata, bringing respite to the city.

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North Carolina Approves $600 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Western North Carolina
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina Approves $600 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Western North Carolina

Associated Press  

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has approved more than $600 million in disaster relief funding for western North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene. The bill, the second legislative iteration of recovery funding, will address $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the region after Helene barreled through.

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AI-Powered Cash Payments: A Breakthrough in Disaster Relief
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AI-Powered Cash Payments: A Breakthrough in Disaster Relief

Associated Press  

Nonprofit GiveDirectly plans to distribute $1,000 cash payments to nearly 1,000 hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida through an AI-driven program. The approach removes much of the burden of applying and empowers people to decide for themselves what their most pressing needs are.

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High School Seniors Face Uncertainty as Hurricane Helene Impacts Asheville
1 month, 4 weeks ago

High School Seniors Face Uncertainty as Hurricane Helene Impacts Asheville

Associated Press  

High school seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, are facing challenges due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. With schools closed, they have been finding alternative ways to pass the time, including volunteering, exploring hurricane-damaged parts of town, and playing board games. However, the uncertainty surrounding college applications adds another layer of stress to their already difficult decision-making process.

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BJP and BJD Mobilize Resources to Assist People in Cyclone-Affected Areas
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BJP and BJD Mobilize Resources to Assist People in Cyclone-Affected Areas

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a control room to assist people in cyclone-affected areas. The control room will operate round-the-clock until normalcy returns in the affected areas. The party has received 128 complaints and their grievances have been ventilated to government officials concerned for early resolutions. The party has issued helpline phone numbers – 9937057528 and 8984303534. …

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City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods
1 month, 4 weeks ago

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces widespread flooding aftermath of heavy rains. The city has been hit hard by the torrential downpour, with water entering buses, submerged cars, and boats navigating the roads for rescue operations. The situation has caused significant damage to property and infrastructure, with several areas being completely inundated. The Deputy Chief Minister has visited affected areas and announced compensation measures …

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Bengaluru's Streets Turn into a River as Heavy Rains Trigger Waterlogging
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2 months ago

Bengaluru's Streets Turn into a River as Heavy Rains Trigger Waterlogging

Live Mint  

Bengaluru continues to be affected by incessant rains for the past three days. Locals were seen fishing at several places in the city due to waterlogging. Many areas in the city were flooded, causing damage to household items, vehicles and electronic goods. The India Meteorology Department has said that light to moderate thundershowers accompanied by lightning are likely to occur …

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North Bengaluru Suffers Heavy Rain Damage: Five Teams deployed to Evacuate Marooned People
2 months ago

North Bengaluru Suffers Heavy Rain Damage: Five Teams deployed to Evacuate Marooned People

Hindustan Times  

North Bengaluru bears the brunt of incessant rains, with several areas being flooded and affected by waterlogging. The city's infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been damaged, leading to transportation disruptions. The situation is particularly severe in the south, west, and Mahadevapura zones, with several low-lying areas and lakes inundated. The India Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate thundershowers accompanied …

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Faith-Based Disaster Relief Groups Prepare for the Long Haul: As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Hit, Churches and Volunteers Step Up to Support Those Affected
2 months ago

Faith-Based Disaster Relief Groups Prepare for the Long Haul: As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Hit, Churches and Volunteers Step Up to Support Those Affected

Associated Press  

Faith-based disaster relief groups are preparing for the long haul in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Church members have rallied to support those affected, offering their parking lot to disaster relief groups and state workers and organizing drive-by centers where people can pick up water, ice, diapers and food for those affected by the disaster. Two hours …

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In Helene's and Milton's wake, faith-based disaster relief groups prepare for the long haul
2 months ago

In Helene's and Milton's wake, faith-based disaster relief groups prepare for the long haul

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The coming months, he said, …

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'Never in a million years': Senior ex-Trump officials share dismay at what they saw
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Never in a million years': Senior ex-Trump officials share dismay at what they saw

Raw Story  

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has released a new ad starring two people who worked in former President Donald Trump's first administration. The ad features Kevin Carroll, a former senior counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, and Olivia Troye, a former homeland security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence. "Never in a million years did I think that I'd …

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Disaster relief efforts came 'to a halt' solely because of Trump's inaction: ex-official
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Disaster relief efforts came 'to a halt' solely because of Trump's inaction: ex-official

Raw Story  

Olivia Troye, a former homeland security adviser in the Trump White House, shed new light this week on former President Donald Trump's highly politicized approach to disaster relief. "I have a lot of memories of working in the Trump White House where there are numerous situations where the government apparatus that does the whole disaster relief declaration process would come …

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From Trump’s GoFundMe to Harris’s travels, the politics of Helene prove tricky
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From Trump’s GoFundMe to Harris’s travels, the politics of Helene prove tricky

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Even in states like Florida, which has not …

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'No empathy': Ex-Trump officials give alarming details of his disaster relief efforts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'No empathy': Ex-Trump officials give alarming details of his disaster relief efforts

Raw Story  

Two former Trump administration officials have gone on record to deliver alarming new details about his approach to providing disaster relief to American citizens. In an interview with E&E News, Mark Harvey, Trump’s one-time senior director for resilience policy on the National Security Council staff, revealed that the former president heavily resisted signing off on disaster aid to wildfire-afflicted California …

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When natural disaster strikes, the legacy of Ronald Reagan haunts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

When natural disaster strikes, the legacy of Ronald Reagan haunts

Salon  

It’s long been a cliché that Republicans are against the government until disaster strikes. At a 1986 press conference, Ronald Reagan uttered the words “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help” as an irony-laden expression of Republican distrust and suspicion of the federal government. Yet those exact words are expressed by the actions of thousands of federal government …

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Chinese premier urges all-out efforts on flood control, disaster relief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese premier urges all-out efforts on flood control, disaster relief

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a relocation site in Zhoumensi town of Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Aug 1, 2024. Li visited disaster-hit residents and inspected flood-control work on Thursday in Chenzhou, Central China's Hunan province. CHANGSHA -- Chinese Premier …

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