How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
As the federal government pushes more disaster recovery responsibilities onto states like Vermont, they are “sitting ducks” for contractors.
Tag: natural disaster
The people behind America’s disaster recovery
From cleanup crews to powerline techs, these are the disaster recovery workers called in after catastrophe.
Frequent extreme weather events means more disaster recovery scams
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
How Drones and AI are Changing the Way We Fight Wildfires
As the threat of wildfires intensifies, modern technology is playing an increasingly large role in both research and management. But not all communities have access to it.
FEMA Failed to Make Grant Payments to BRIC, a Critical Disaster Program
Democratic AGs say FEMA failed to pay BRIC grants. BRIC, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, is a critical disaster program.
“Nobody came”: Hill Country flood survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing
Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4 disaster devastated the region.
The art of nodding while internally screaming: Dealing with climate change denialists
It’s hard to maintain composure in a conversation with someone engaged in climate change denialism. It’s now part of the government. Our eyes are gonna be ‘ripped’ from all the ‘rolling.’
FEMA acting chief defends response to Texas flood catastrophe as ‘outstanding’
The acting chief of FEMA appointed by President Trump says the response to Texas floods was “outstanding.”
Michigan hit by ice storms in March. Trump just now approved disaster aid
The winter ice storms lasted three days in March, resulting in severe ice accumulation In Northern Michigan.
The surprising reasons floods and other disasters are deadlier at night
It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias, and other factors can play a role in making disasters at night deadlier.
The Texas Flash Floods are a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
Officials: At least 100 still missing; recovery efforts could take months
At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend.
Kristi Noem Delayed the FEMA Response in Texas
Kristi Noem delayed the FEMA response for 72 hours when they couldn't react with immediate rescue efforts until Noem signed off on funds.
Did Fiscal Conservatism Block New Flood Warning System in Kerr County?
Residents are learning how many times a new flood warning system for Kerr County was proposed.. and rejected.
Scope of Texas’ Hill Country Floods in Graphics
These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to high-risk flood zones.
Weather Warnings Before Texas Flood
Federal forecasters issued the first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. It’s unclear when local officials saw the weather warnings and if they had time to act.
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