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FEMA "not ready" for hurricane season, internal review says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is "not ready" for hurricane season in June, according to an internal review obtained by CBS News— as FEMA contends with staff cuts and a push by President Trump to eliminate the nation's disaster …

FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season, he said during a staff town hall on Thursday. David Richardson said his intention was to “return …

Post-hurricane FEMA housing program costs hotel owner, new center for Sarasota Orchestra planned, and AC/DC concert ...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Mostly clear skies will continue. The temperatures in the 90s will drop into the 60s and 70s …

FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds

As the Federal Emergency Management Agency prepares for the approaching hurricane season, the agency is ill-prepared, according to an internal document obtained by ABC News. The document was prepared for acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson as he …

Roundup: Hurricane season / Local gala returns / Drew Brees

FEMA struggling: Newly appointed FEMA head David Richardson told staff on Thursday that the agency doesn’t yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. He said Thursday that he’s 80% to 85% done with the plan and expects to finish the plan late next …

New Bern residents react to FEMA’s lack of preparedness for hurricane season

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The devastation that hurricanes can cause is all too familiar for long-time residents and business owners in New Bern who were hit hard by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Concern is even more heightened after FEMA officials this week …

FEMA not ready for hurricane season, local leaders brace for impact

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With hurricane season just over two weeks away, a newly leaked internal FEMA report raises alarms: the federal agency is unprepared. CNN obtained the memo, which outlines widespread dysfunction within FEMA, including staffing shortages …

FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the...

The comments dovetail with a broad-based effort by the Trump administration to overhaul and downsize the federal government. They come just 17 days before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which scientists predict will see an above-average 17 …

FEMA says it's not ready for 2025 hurricane season

FEMA says it's not ready for 2025 hurricane season Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:44 PM EDT May 15, 2025 16 DAYS AND COUNTING. AND THERE IS NEW CONCERN THAT FEMA MAY NOT BE READY FOR THE START OF HURRICANE SEASON. THAT’S ACCORDING TO …

FEMA report warns of hurricane readiness gaps as Louisiana leaders prepare

DOGE Has Gutted AmeriCorps. What Happens When the Next Disaster Strikes?

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. After devastating fires tore through Los Angeles in January, a crew of more than 300 young people showed up to help, many of them members of the national service …

New York weather: Thunderstorm misses NYC but rain still on the horizon

Residents of the Big Apple should make the most of a brief warm and sunny spell for the next couple of days after weeks of rain. With only four days so far in May not hit by drizzly or heavy rain, New Yorkers will be glad for a reprieve from weather that …

FEMA is ending door-to-door canvassing in disaster areas

This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making significant changes to how it will respond to disasters on the ground this season, including …

WA emergency managers face uncertainty as feds pull funding

Washington state emergency managers say President Donald Trump’s cuts and recent denials of federal relief funds are making them nervous for inevitable wildfires and other catastrophes. Under Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied …

Weekly Commentary: Close To A Melt-Down

Image Source: Pixabay Give Credit where Credit is due. Cooler heads prevailed. It was in both the U.S. and China’s interests to end what was effectively a trade embargo between the world’s two rival superpowers. Surely tough to swallow, President Trump, …

US Representatives worry Trump's NASA budget plan will make it harder to track dangerous asteroids

On Thursday (May 15), the U.S. House Committee on Space, Science and Technology convened with scientists to discuss a rather exciting topic: What can NASA do if we identify a dangerous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? It was an especially prudent …

After disasters, AmeriCorps was everywhere. What happens when it’s gone?

After devastating fires tore through Los Angeles in January, a crew of more than 300 young people showed up to help, many of them members of the national service program AmeriCorps. Among them was Julian Nava-Cortez, who traveled from northern California …

Supercharged seaweed, condo cracks, inside a company in crisis: Catch up on the day’s stories

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A Texas mother is accused of buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son, despite repeated warnings about violent plans at his middle school. The boy’s grandmother alerted police. Here’s what else you might have missed during …

OPINION: NOAA cuts put coastal communities at risk

By Sabrina B. Valenti Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small …

The Haven Detox - Arizona Bridges the Gap for Medicaid Patients Facing Long Waits for Mental Health & Addiction Care

New Green Valley facility offers full-service detox, inpatient mental health care, and luxury amenities to Medicaid patients facing critical waitlists. TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new mental health and …

Diplomacy is Down for the Count - Zone·ify, TNA Wrestling & Block Communications bring The Border Brawl at Niagara Falls

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s a tariff negotiation unlike any other - On Sunday, May 25th, stand by for “The Border Brawl,” a Canada vs. USA wrestling event being held at Niagara Falls. It’s a live, …

New Book 'Tackling Toxicity - A Skill-Based Guide to Tackling Toxicity' wins award and author Mauricio available

Tackling Toxicity - wins International Impact Book Award, getting rave reviews and author available for comment HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Tackling Toxicity - A Skill-Based Guide to Addressing Toxicity…

'THIS MUST STOP' - Awareity, CEO, Rick Shaw, Discusses A Solution For The Tragic, Seemingly-Unending, School Shootings

‘Pre-Incident Indicators’, which are most always available, have resulted in successful life-saving projects in OK, NE, TX, AZ, CT and in other states. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SecuritySolutionsWatch.com …

Techno-Thriller 'Whisper Breach' Launches on Amazon Prime Video, Tackling AI Ethics and Human Ambition

Debut indie film by Craig Cockerill explores agentic AI in a timely cultural moment, following strong reception at Malibu Film Society premiere CALABASAS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new techno-thriller " …

Texas 2036 Offers New Lens on Where the 1M Texas Children Without Health Coverage Are Located

Texas 2036 maps where nearly 1M uninsured Texas children live, and reveals most are already eligible for coverage through Medicaid, CHIP or ACA plans. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas has the highest number of …

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Needs Resolve, Not the Illusion of Unity

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Brussels, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola delivered a key speech at the “Europe at the Crossroads” forum, calling for a “reset of Europe as a global power.” Metsola …

'Khayyami Legacy' Forthcoming Soon: Book 12 of His Series Includes His Collected Works Culminating in His Autobiography

The last of the 12-Book Khayyam series includes all his works, gists of the series' findings, and forewords by Winston E. Langley and Jafar Aghayani Chavoshi. GREATER BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OKCIR'S …

2 Homes on .70± Acre N. King St. Double Lot in Downtown Leesburg, VA set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg

3BR/1BA Home & 3BR/2BA Home on .7± Acre N. King St. Double Lot in Historic Downtown Leesburg, VA selling to the highest bidder announces Nicholls Auction Mktg. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

FEDCON Releases Analysis to Demystify New GSA Guidelines for Public Understanding

FEDCON has released an objective breakdown of the new GSA Guidelines to assist prospective and existing federal contractors. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The online resource FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) …

Rick Shaw, Founder, Awareity, Talks About A Solution For Tragic, Seemingly-Unending, School Shootings, "THIS MUST STOP"

Awareity’s solution, successful in OK, NE, TX, AZ, CT and others, equips communities to use almost always available “Pre-Incident Indicators” and Resources. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About Awareity We …

Recovery Force Health and Lovell Announce Partnership to Increase Access to HeelP.O.D. Device for VA and DoD

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell® Government Services and Recovery Force Health, a provider of data-driven med-tech devices and healthcare solutions that revolutionize the process of early mobilization, blood clot ( …

Register Now For The 2025 Boston Neighborhood Soccer League High School Division

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Boston Scores, is now accepting registrations for the 2025 Boston Neighborhood Soccer League (BNSL) High School Division. This five week, seven versus seven pickup soccer league offers high …

SideBar on the Legal Talk Network Welcomes Erica Pinheiro of Al Otro Lado

Destigmatizing deportation and creating spaces where deportees, returnees, and families can share their stories and transform their shame into empowerment. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on …

Prince George’s Student Appointed to U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 2029

After receiving a letter from President Obama at age 9, Torene Butterfield earns her appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, fulfilling a lifelong dream. LANHAM, MD, MD, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prince George’s County …

SAF Lawsuit Challenges Under 21 Handgun Ban in Connecticut

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a lawsuit (No. 3:25-cv-250) in federal court challenging Connecticut’s ban on adults under the age of 21 from …

Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra to Speak Before Hundreds of Latino Physicians, Other Professionals at NHMA Conference

The Nation’s Largest Medical Association Serving Latinos Meets at a Time of Proposed Medicaid Cuts and Attacks on Medical Expertise and Immigrant Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Health and …

Justice Department Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient of federal funds that knowingly …

DVS: Governor Hochul Delivered Historic Wins in the 2025-26 State Budget for New York’s Veterans & Military Families

State Budget Expands Support for Gold Star Families, Enhances Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and Increases Assistance for Military Families ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Department of …

Leading Special Education Advocate Calls on Lawmakers to Reject Cuts That Hurt Disabled Students and Families

The "Big Beautiful Bill" cuts Medicaid and special education services, putting millions of disabled students at risk. Families are sounding the alarm. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. House …