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The Trump administration cut a key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?

A total of 18 resilience projects in Maine had their BRIC applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding. MAINE, USA — Over a dozen plans to bolster Maine communities against the threats of climate change …

FEMA opens additional disaster recovery centers in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - FEMA announced Sunday night that new disaster recovery centers would be opening for Kentucky residents. One center is opening within Hopkins County, and an additional opening in Hardin County. Hopkins County: The center is …

Trump approved FEMA relief for many KY counties

Trump approved FEMA relief for many KY counties

Benton, KY (42025) Today A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 56F. Winds light and variable. Updated: April 27, 2025 @ 3:53 pm

Governor appeals Trump administration denial of FEMA extension

Governor Josh Stein appealed the federal government's decision to deny an extension of FEMA reimbursement following Hurricane Helene. In a letter to President Trump on Friday, Stein asked for reconsideration of FEMA's decision not to extend its 100 …

FCDO updates travel advisory following Turkish earthquake

The FCDO advisory follows a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred on 23 April in ‎the Sea of Marmara, and which was felt strongly in the Turkish capital of Istanbul.‎ The agency advised that “many parts of Turkey regularly experience earthquakes and ‎ …

Turkey earthquake: Doğanyol struck by 4.7m quake just days after huge 6.2m quake hit country

Turkey has been struck by a second earthquake just five days after a 6.2m quake shook buildings in Istanbul. At around 6.09pm local time Sunday April 27 a 4.7m earthquake hit the village of Doğanyol, south east Turkey. The village has a population of …

Portion of Olympic Discovery Trail closed for three weeks

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles has closed a portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail through May 16 to repair trail surfaces and shoreline armoring. The trail will be closed between Lee’s Creek and Morse Creek, according to a press release. The …

Hospital, leaders continue push for federal funding

City and county leaders and Columbia Memorial Hospital administrators met with U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici at the construction site in Astoria where the hospital is in the middle of a $300 million expansion Friday. The congresswoman’s visit comes after the …

FEMA still owes county more than $150,000 for 2024 flooding

Staffing issues with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have resulted in the delay more than $150,000 in disaster relief funds from flooding that occurred in 2024, according to Winneshiek County Engineer Michael Kueny. The flooding and subsequent …

Trump approved FEMA relieve for many KY counties

Trump approved FEMA relieve for many KY counties

Benton, KY (42025 ) Today Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 54F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 54F. Winds light and variable. Updated: April 26, 2025 @ 9 …

Five Charged in FEMA Fraud Scheme Linked to Altadena Wildfire Damage Claims

Five people face federal charges for allegedly defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency by falsely claiming their properties were damaged in January wildfires, including at least two suspects who specifically targeted Altadena in their schemes, …

Five people arrested for allegedly defrauding FEMA after the LA fires

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Five people have been arrested for allegedly …

After Arkansas: The Future Of FEMA And Disaster Relief In America

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 09: Signage for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ... More (FEMA) is seen outside of the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC on October 9, 2024. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) …

Stein wants more time from FEMA to cover Helene recovery costs

Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rejected North Carolina’s request to maintain a full 100% federal match for the state’s continued Hurricane Helene recovery expenses.   In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov. …

5 arrested for collecting thousands in fraudulent FEMA claims from Palisades, Eaton fires

Five people were arrested for allegedly submitting false claims that their properties were damaged in the January Los Angeles wildfires, the Justice Department announced Friday. The defendants, whose cases are not related to each other, were able to …

N.J. receives FEMA grant for 15,300-acre massive wildfire

Federal authorities are sending financial support to New Jersey as the state continues fighting the enormous Jones Road Wildfire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it had authorized the use of federal funds to assist with fighting the 15,300- …

6:00 a.m. unnatural disasters unnatural disasters Trump’s Most Unhinged Policy May Be Starving MAGA Arkansas of Disaster ...

People work through the debris of destroyed buildings in Cave City, Arkansas, on March 15. Photo: Staci Vandagriff/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP If Donald Trump’s second administration is more radical than his first, it is also, on the merits, more …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver

Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress …

America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup on Budget Legislation for April 30

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Justice Department Corrects Past Administration’s Manipulation of Legal System that Sought to Force States to Provide ...

In a pair of filings today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Justice Department undid the past administration’s abuse of the legal system that pushed an agenda driven by politics, not law. The Justice Department’s Civil …

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-...

Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States. Today, the United States unsealed its criminal complaint alleging …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Higgins Urges ATF to Update Firearms Transaction Form to Protect Americans from Mistakenly Committing Felonies and ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make necessary updates to its firearms transactions record form (Form 4473) to protect …