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WNC family recovering from Helene left waiting for home from FEMA

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — A family hasn’t been able to move into a mobile home provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for months. Their home in Yancey County was badly damaged from flooding during Hurricane Helene. Family members told Channel 9′s …

FEMA encourages residents to continue to register for flood relief assistance before late April deadline

WELCH, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has now crossed the $10 million dollar mark in flood relief disbursements since the mid-February devastating floods. FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark O’Hanlon said on MetroNews ‘Talkline’ Tuesday …

Letter: Like FEMA but for natural disaster relief

Let’s replace the Federal Emergency Management Agency with a nimble, independent corporation called the Federal Disaster Insurance Trust (FDIT). Like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where banks contribute to an insurance fund, each state would …

FEMA Approves $8.9M in Assistance for W.Va. Flood Victims

(TNS) — More than $8.9 million in federal assistance has now been approved for area flood victims, FEMA said Monday. FEMA has now approved $8,931,727 in Individual Assistance for a six county region, which includes Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties, …

Citing FEMA Trump flag incident, NC lawmaker moves to protect political speech in disaster response

A proposed North Carolina bill would ban discrimination based on political affiliation during disaster response efforts. House Bill 251 would restrict officials from considering a person’s political party, or political speech, in distributing disaster aid …

ED searches at George Soros outfits for FEMA violations

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out searches at eight premises in Bengaluru to probe Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations by controversial US billionaire George Soros’s funding agency Open Source Foundation (OSF) and its …

FEMA helping businesses, homeowners at SBA recovery event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - FEMA is still helping Hurricane Helene victims months after the storm swept through the area. On Tuesday, they hosted a disaster small business administration recovery event. Business owners were able to learn about disaster …

Governor Kehoe requests FEMA assistance for Missouri storm recovery

Missouri officials have initiated efforts to secure federal disaster assistance following severe storms and tornadoes that struck the state on March 14-15. Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( …

A new FEMA disaster recovery center in Estill County

Yancey County family left waiting for temporary home from FEMA

Mo. Gov. Kehoe preparing FEMA disaster request

Why FEMA’s Flood Insurance Program Is Making Headlines Again

Senate Bill to Extend the National Flood Insurance Program Until 2027: A Game Changer for Flood-Plagued Communities Understanding the shifting landscape of federal flood insurance can feel like deciphering a complex puzzle. But for millions of homeowners …

ED raids premises of George Soros-backed organisation in Bengaluru in FEMA violation case

The ruling BJP has accused Soros, a Hungarian-American political activist, of acting against India's interests. His utterances during the Adani-Hindenburg controversy also drew criticism from the party. According to OSF, it is one of the world's …

FEMA assistance climbs to $8.9 million

princeton – More than $8.9 million in federal assistance has now been approved for area flood victims, FEMA said Monday. FEMA has now approved $8,931,727 in Individual Assistance for a six county region, which includes Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties …

ED raids premises related to US billionaire George Soros over alleged FEMA regulation violations

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at premises linked to American billionaire George Soros-funded Open Society Foundation and related premises for allegedly violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations. The searches are …

FEMA withholding millions in reimbursements from San Antonio for Migrant Center

The federal government has frozen millions of dollars that were scheduled to be reimbursed to the City of San Antonio for running the Migrant Resource Center. City leaders won’t say if that means local taxpayers will be stuck paying for some of the cost to …

FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Alameda County

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Alameda County and the cities of Alameda, Oakland, and Piedmont, California. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Peralta Creek and the Byron …

FEMA doesn’t need to release funds to upgrade U.S. emergency alert system, judge finds

Open this photo in gallery:The nonprofit Corporation for Public Broadcasting sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency last Thursday, claiming the agency had unlawfully held up nearly $2 million in grant money for modernizing the alert system.Al Drago…

Missouri governor says state has requested FEMA to assist in disaster assistance

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3/EDITED NEWS RELEASE) - On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance in 23 …

Lavelle Jones Launches Book to Empower Disabled Veteran- Businesses: 'I Know Something You Do Not Know! The Big Secret'

U.S. Air Force veteran Lavelle Jones exposes barriers and offers solutions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in his new book. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Air Force Veteran Exposes Systemic …

Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “The People’s Town Hall” in Response to Rep. Andy Harris’ Absence

Residents hold a town hall without Rep. Andy Harris, featuring a “missing” milk carton in his place. Join us March 22 at Mace’s Lane Middle School. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “ …

Marie Wetherell: Law School Graduate Now Building a Career On-Screen

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress Marie Wetherell is proving a career pivot can be the perfect catalyst for following your dreams. While attending the University of Idaho College of Law, Marie experienced a …

International Investors Benefit from B-BBEE in South Africa – Brand SA Challenges Mainstream Narratives

South Africa is facing international criticism on various fronts regarding its Black Economic Empowerment policies. This criticism is rooted in misinformation. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

DOD Suspends Project Labor Agreements: What It Means for Workers and Taxpayers

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Defense has announced the suspension of Project Labor Agreements on large-scale federal construction projects. This threatens to undermine workplace safety, …

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Hidden Death of the World's Richest Person Howard Hughes

John Meier was the Only Person to Call for a Congressional Hearing and Investigation Into the Death of Howard Hughes NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled …

Tipping Point Military Innovation Unveils Major Improvement to IVAS for Coordinated Targeting

TPMI enhances IVAS with AI-powered coordinated targeting, boosting battlefield efficiency and lethality for U.S. Army squads. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tipping Point Military Innovation (TPMI), a leader in …

Partners in PROMISE Calls for Policy Reforms to Support Military-Connected Families with Disabilities

Partners in PROMISE® urges policymakers to fix gaps in special education & healthcare for military kids with disabilities. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in PROMISE®, a leading advocate for military …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

SCAN Group Advocates for Expansion of PACE; Testifies at Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Support ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Kelsey Avery, Director of State Government Affairs at SCAN Group (SCAN), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that includes SCAN Health Plan, one …

Betsy Craig, MenuTrinfo® CEO, appointed Chair, Allergy Committee of the Make America Healthy Again Coalition

Craig has passionately advocated for allergy awareness for over 15 years, aligning with MenuTrinfo’s commitment to transparency and excellence in foodservice. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MenuTrinfo® CEO …

DLNR News Release – Coral Planting Project Seeks Feedback, March 18, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON   CORAL PROJECT SEEKS FEEDBACK FOR OʻAHU TRANSPLANTING SITES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Attorney General Pamela Bondi Welcomes President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department. Both President Trump and Attorney General Bondi delivered remarks, as did FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd …

Wealthy Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS

A Miami man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 1985 …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Supporting Equal Access to Educational Opportunities and Facilities for ...

The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced that the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the Central District of California to advance the appropriate interpretation of federal laws that prohibit colleges and universities from …

Former Principals of Aerospace Start-Up Charged with Fraud and Tax Crimes

An indictment was unsealed today charging five former principals of Theia Group Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based aerospace start-up company, with conspiracy and fraud. According to the indictment, Erlend Olson, John Gallagher, Stephen Buscher, Joseph …

AI-Voice Consumer Surveys -- OptusApp Invites Investors to Join the Journey

OptusApp welcomes potential investors on its journey, and launches a ground breaking cost-down AI Voice driven service for the housing sector. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI-Voice Consumer Surveys -- OptusApp …

NordSpace Announces SHARP Program, Canadian Hypersonic and Space Research Systems for Defence Applications

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NordSpace, a Canadian space technology company working to develop the nation's first orbital space launch vehicle and operational commercial spaceport, unveiled its SHARP ( …

Profit-Driven Policies on Waste are Fuelling Global Inequality

Policies around waste management and processing are making global inequalities worse. A leading environmental expert is calling for change. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policies around waste management and …

Applications Now Open for Youth Summer Jobs with Parks and Recreation

Check out some of the awesome opportunities we have for youth employment at the Parks Department this summer! With so many SuccessLink youth employment opportunities in parks across the city, we wanted to make sure to put them all in one place. For …