FEMA Newswire

Two “major” flood mitigation studies announced for W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va . (WVVA) - $6 million in state and federal funding are coming to West Virginia for flood mitigation studies. The funds will be equally split between two major watersheds, the Upper Guyandotte River and the Kanawha River Basin. The former …

FEMA Unveils $608 Million Grant Program to Expand Migrant Detention Facilities

States encouraged to boost holding capacity as new camps open in Indiana and New Jersey; Fort Bliss to house 5,000 in nation’s largest detention center. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week announced the …

FEMA warns residents of disaster-related fraud, scams

VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is warning residents about disaster-related fraud and identity theft in the wake of the recent floods in Vado, New Mexico. Officials say criminals could be filing FEMA disaster assistance …

New FEMA grants set to hand out $600M to states so they can build migrant detention facilities

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FEMA offers aid to flood victims, over 870 damage surveys completed

Ohio County, WV — In the aftermath of recent flooding, FEMA has enabled residents and businesses to apply for federal aid. Within two weeks of the disaster, more than 870 damage surveys had been completed, and FEMA is actively evaluating damages in the …

While homelessness decreases, more kids lack stable housing

A recently released report found that 3,575 Pinellas County students lacked stable housing in the five months between August and January, a slight year-over-year increase.  The number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January, 1,863, …

Tribal Radio Stations Hit Hard by Federal Broadcasting Cuts

More than $1 billion in cuts to previously allocated federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has left the fate of 59 tribal radio stations nationwide in question, including in the Pacific Northwest. Station managers note the integral …

FEMA Says It's Sending $608 Million To States To Build Migrant Detention Centers

LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing to send $608 million to states to construct immigrant detention centers as part of the Trump administration’s push to expand capacity to hold migrants. FEMA is …

‘Human error’ caused widespread emergency alert to be issued in Warren County

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The widespread shelter-in-place alert issued in Warren County on Saturday was a result of human error, not a technical malfunction, according to Warren County Emergency Management. The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Alert …

The Erosion of Democracy Threatens Our Health

Even before the Trump Administration’s headline-grabbing assaults on public institutions, our democracy was showing alarming signs of distress. A 2023 Brookings Institution report found that the United States “is experiencing two major forms of democratic …

Work stalls on ‘high-hazard’ Mimbres dam

Three years after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held a groundbreaking to announce $10 million in state funds toward improvements at Bear Canyon Dam, the project is on hold due to the need for more funding. Bear Canyon Dam is just one of 222 high-hazard dams …

MRPS business manager hired as Barre's new finance director

BARRE — The Montpelier Roxbury Public School District is suddenly in the market for a new business manager, because Christina Kimball is leaving to take over as Barre’s new finance director next month. City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro announced Kimball’ …

New Mexicans Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Even if Helped in the Past

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Homeowners and renters in Lincoln County who suffered losses after severe storms, flooding and landslides are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance even if they have received help from FEMA after past disasters. Previous FEMA aid …

Kerrville city manager reportedly referred to Kristi Noem as 'Homeland Barbie' in text messages

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Mark Reinstein Kristi Noem makes a sad face during an interview. After federal officials flocked to the Texas Hill Country following early July's deadly floods, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice appeared none too …

Satellites crucial to hurricane forecasting were set to go dark. But feds have reversed course.

The federal government is reversing course on a plan to cut crucial hurricane forecasting satellite data following pushback from meteorologists and government officials nationwide.  Erica Grow Cei, a spokesperson for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

Burdoin Fire/Snyder Canyon Fire 7/29 9:00 a.m. update

7/29 9:00 a.m. update 7/28 9:00 a.m. update 7/27 9:00 a.m. update 7/26 5:00 p.m. update The Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office has updated the evacuation areas. All evacuation levels are being decreased. • All Level 3 evacuation levels are …

Maryland governor, representative respond after FEMA aid request for flooding rejected

Sen. Klobuchar tours Bemidji, shares goal to aid FEMA process for storm recovery

BEMIDJI — More than a month has passed since the June 21 storm, which devastated the Bemidji-area landscape with nine million damaged trees and millions of dollars worth of damage overall. In hopes of better understanding the storm to provide further …

FEMA work continues for Georgia recovery after Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene

Published 1:00 am Saturday, July 26, 2025 Hurricane season is underway and the Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages Georgians to visit Ready.gov and learn about disasters, tips for low and no-cost preparedness, build kits and create a family …

Velatura Public Benefit Corporation Endorses CMS Interoperability Framework as Blueprint for Healthcare Transformation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Velatura Public Benefit Corporation (Velatura) today announced its enthusiastic support and commitment to implementing the groundbreaking CMS Interoperability Framework, pledging …

AI Energy Gap Narrows as Orders Open for 5GW Green Power and 5M Tons/Yr Green Fuel

Open Origin opens industrial orders for Tier IV green power and metallurgic-grade ammonia, for AI, data centers, and shipping. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid growing concerns as AI and industrial energy …

Senate supports EPA in bipartisan rebuke as employees on leave await decision

EPA employees on leave will learn whether they will return to work or remain on administrative leave following their dissent. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a show of bipartisan consensus, a new Senate …

Republican lawmakers demand OMB Director Vought release NIH funds

Republican lawmakers wrote to OMB Director Russel Vought demanding the release of Congressionally appropriated NIH funds. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bethesda Declaration, National Institutes of …

Introducing the 2025 Fine Arts Work Center Scholarship Recipients

This summer, six Boston-based poets and writers are spending a transformative week in Provincetown honing their craft, supported by a scholarship from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the Fine Arts Work Center. Each summer, the Fine Arts Work …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $1.7 Million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust Funding Awarded to Community Organizations Expanding ...

Funding will prepare eligible residents to enter new careers in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare   Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $1.7 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) …

Top Lawyer Patrick Edgerton of Edgerton & Edgerton Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WEST CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do farms, breaking in horses, and cowboy boots have to do with being a top ranked lawyer? Everything if you are Patrick Edgerton, partner in the law firm Edgerton & …

Agility Capital, Inc. Launches Investment Banking Platform For Restaurant & Real Estate Sectors

Agility Capital Holding (ENX:AGIL) TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agility Capital Holding Inc. ("Agility") (Euronext: AGIL), via its wholly owned US subsidiary Agility Capital, Inc., is pleased to …

Southampton African-American Museum Hosts a Champagne Brunch Chaired by Jean Shafiroff

Award-Winning Actress Novi Brown Joins Brenda Simmons and Philanthropists for a Glamorous Morning of Giving NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer champagne …

HIEMA – NEWS RELEASE – ALL CLEAR-TSUNAMI THREAT

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Exodus Cry Releases Groundbreaking Documentary Exposing Sex Buyers

Launches Global Campaign to Make Sex Buying a Felony LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exodus Cry, a global leader in the fight against sex trafficking, announces the release of Buying Her, a first-of-its-kind …

Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay Nearly $850,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Wound Repair Claims

Forefront Dermatology S.C. and Henghold Surgery Center LLC, have agreed to pay $847,394 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of falsely coded claims to Medicare for wound repair procedures. …

Justice Department Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice released Guidance to ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination.  In particular, it clarifies that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that …

Boston Invited to Join the World Cities Culture Forum

In recognition of the City’s cultural diversity and strength, Boston becomes the next U.S. city to join a global network using culture to power economic growth, equity, and innovation. Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston has been officially invited to …

Summit Helps Teens Explore Healthy Relationships and Coping Skills

Boston Public Health Commission's ‘Break-up Summit’ is on July 31 and brings together 200 teens and 50 providers from across the city Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston, and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are hosting a summit for teens …

VAREP Endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

Applauds Inclusion of the VALID Act and Calls on VSOs to Join the Effort Backs broader reforms to expand access and increase supply in underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans …

VETCOMM US Supports American Legion Baseball Tournament; CEO Kate Monroe Throws Out First Pitch

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a proud show of support for veterans and youth, VETCOMM US has donated $2,000 to sponsor the California American Legion Baseball Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to …

Axios Security Group and Axios Investigations Firm Hosts Outreach Event to Aid Homeless Veterans During Heatwave

Axios Security Group provides tents, food, and 48 cases of water to homeless veterans in Fort Bragg amid dangerous summer heatwave. FORT BRAGG, NC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of honor, service, and …

Record Exodus: North Americans Flee to #1 Expat Destination as Panama Residency Company Reports 300% Surge in Inquiries

Historic migration wave sees Americans and Canadians escape rising costs and political tensions for Panama paradise PANAMA, PANAMA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As political tensions soar and living costs spiral out of control across …

Financial Leadership and Innovation: Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende Drives Global Financial Inclusion

CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global changemaker and decorated military veteran Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, Founder and Chief Abundance Strategists of KaizenRhino Solutions International, is leading a …