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Published on May 9, 2025

Tongu Flood Victims Petition Mahama, Propose Direct Bank Disbursement of Compensation Fund

Tongu Flood Victims Association has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, pleading with the President to consider paying the fund allocated for compensation packages to the people affected in the North and Central Tongu Districts by the Akosombo Dam …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on May 9, 2025

UNDP, stakeholders develop Ghana’s disaster management and risk finance strategy framework

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ghana has brought together key government agencies, industry players, and risk experts in Accra to develop a national strategy that will improve Ghana’s ability to finance disaster response quickly and …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Ghana’s 2025 budget announces measures to stabilise the economy

On 11 March 2025, Ghana’s minister for finance and economic planning presented Ghana’s 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to the country’s parliament, outlining plans to reduce government expenditure, expand youth-focused programmes, and increase …

Source: World Construction Network - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

LWSC MD Lectures Ghanaian Armed Forces on Climate Change, Environment, and Development

The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in partnership with the Ministry of National Defense, hosted a high-level one-day engagement in honor of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) Senior Command and Staff Course 46. The event …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

No Tolerance for Repeat Flood Disaster — Prez Holds VRA Accountable

By Francis Ntow Accra, May 8, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has warned the Volta River Authority (VRA) leadership of dismissals if another devastating flood occurs due to poor dam spillage management. Preventive measures, including a controlled …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on May 7, 2025

French Ambassador leads delegation to tour northern Ghana

A delegation from the French Embassy in Ghana has undertaken a working tour of the northern part of the country to inspect projects being supported by the French government and agencies. Led by the Ambassador, Jules-Armand Aniambossou, and also included …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

MPs reiterate calls to ban plastic materials in Ghana

The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Works and Housing, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, has reignited the debate over a possible nationwide ban on plastics, citing the environmental threat they pose and their obstruction to ongoing flood mitigation …

Source: The Chronicle News Online - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Ghana’s coastal communities on the frontlines of climate change

Climate change is intensifying, as global temperatures continue to break records, with extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms becoming more frequent and intense, undermining socio-economic development. According to scientists, ocean heat …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Red Cross Day: Let’s keep humanity alive – Regional Chairperson urges

The Upper West Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Red Cross Society, Maria Johana Yuorpor, has called on individuals and institutions to make humanity a daily priority in commemoration of this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. The 2025 global …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Works on 1.6 kilometres storm drain progress steadily

Works on the construction of the 1.6 kilometres storm drain from Old Barrier to the Westhills Mall on the main Accra-Winneba Highway are progressing steadily. The project, being undertaken by the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA), in collaboration …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Morocco’s Model of Disaster Resilience: the King Launches Construction of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region’s Essential Reserves ...

His Majesty King Mohammed VI accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, launched on Wednesday in the commune of Ameur (Salé prefecture), the construction of the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region’s essential reserves platform, an embodiment of …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Tackling complexities of galamsey: Govt pledges to fund pollutants removal from rivers, farmlands

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr Murtala Mohammed Ibrahim, has expressed the government’s commitment to fund the remediation of polluted rivers and reclaim contaminated farmlands. He said the government was also …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

When rhetoric fails action: A reflection on the latest Human Rights Council session

The lately concluded 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance. While the Council remains a vital platform for promoting and …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 13, 2024

ARC pays out over $170 million in claims

The African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) commemorates its 10th anniversary and outlines a decade of impact, which saw it paying out over $170 million in claims and underwriting a record $25 million in premiums for Pool 10A – the highest since its …

Source: New Business Ethiopia - Pending
Published on 20:36 GMT

Israel capitalises as Gaza fatigue sets in

One might think that images of starving children, as political leaders withhold aid and openly call for ethnic cleansing, would be topping news agendas everywhere. In the case of Gaza, the failure of many in the international media to meet the moment has …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 14:01 GMT

Dep. Minister urges partnerships, innovation to transform Africa’s agriculture

As Africa stands at a crossroads in the fight against hunger and food insecurity, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for bold partnerships, innovation, and urgent action to transform the continent’s agricultural landscape. …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on 13:57 GMT

UAE sustainable skyscrapers: understanding Abu Dhabi’s Al Bahar Towers

While the Al Bahar towers in Abu Dhabi have received acclaim and accolades as pillars of sustainable design, the project’s lead designer says that they are merely one step towards truly sustainable construction. The 25-storey skyscrapers, which serve as …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on 13:47 GMT

Eric Chelle invites NPFL stars for London invitational tournament

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has invited notable players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the London invitational tournament, the Unity Cup, which will feature arch-rivals Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Aside Ahmed Musa …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

Stronger than the Storm and NEW DAY to Host Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 Governor's Hurricane Conference

Participants to Learn How to Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Hurricane Conference Takes Place May 11-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:14 GMT

Open Hearts Foundation Awards $30,000 in Wildfire Relief Grants

Supporting Displaced Families and Chronically Ill Patients in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles County, Open Hearts Foundation awarded $30 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Gov. Kemp Signs FY26 Budget - Providing Hurricane Helene Relief and Important Investments in Education, Healthcare, and ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 9 - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state leaders today signed the …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

California launches new AI-powered chatbot that provides wildfire resources in 70 languages

Whether looking for home hardening strategies, defensible space guidance, or the latest on wildfire incidents over 10 acres across the state, users now have a simpler, more accessible way to get the answers they need—any time, day or night. “In an era of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

Commissioner Farley Visits Spruce Pine to Meet Small Business Owners Devastated by Hurricane Helene

MITCHELL CO. Feb 19, 2025 Yesterday, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Spruce Pine to meet with small business owners and learn about the community’s concerns related to Helene recovery and to see, firsthand, the ongoing rebuilding process. “I want to …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Latimer County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Latimer County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 02:38 GMT

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Delivering Hurricane Helene Relief and Supporting Georgia Agriculture and Forestry

GEORGIA, May 8 - ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed three …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 03:42 GMT

Modular home delivery for wildfire survivors to continue this week

Posted on May 8, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users that modular homes for wildfire survivors will again be transported from Kahului to the Federal Emergency …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:14 GMT

Open Hearts Foundation Awards $30,000 in Wildfire Relief Grants

Supporting Displaced Families and Chronically Ill Patients in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles County, Open Hearts Foundation awarded $30 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 13:39 GMT

Addressing the Rise of Mold Biotoxin Illnesses Amid Extreme Weather: A Metabolic Approach to Healing

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), a debilitating condition often triggered by mold exposure, affects millions of Americans—many of whom remain undiagnosed. With …

Distribution channels: Environment, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CONFERENCE & EXPO WILL RETURN TO MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, JUNE 16-18

The premier event for fire & life safety professionals to address today’s leading issues, challenges and trends LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Fire Protection® (NFPA®) annual Conference & Expo …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Latimer County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Latimer County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Apply with FEMA Even If You Have Insurance

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky residents who were affected by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for disaster assistance even if you have insurance. Under federal law, FEMA cannot duplicate …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 05:29 GMT

Prescribed Burning Supports Community Risk Reduction Across Louisiana Landscapes

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfire risks rise across many Southern landscapes, prescribed burning has emerged as a critical land management tool for reducing combustible vegetation, restoring ecological …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

Gulf 52 Addresses Critical Need for Effective Evacuation Routes in Densely Populated Regions

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As urban centers across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to grow, the challenge of executing efficient evacuation strategies during emergencies has become increasingly …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Kimberly’s Canine Care Partners with spcaLA to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts for Displaced Animals

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California, Kimberly’s Canine Care, an online pet parent apparel shop known for its stylish products and commitment to …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

Norwall PowerSystems Announces Generac's New 28kW Generator

The New Generac 28kW Generator is just months away. Entire line gets a makeover: new cabinets, engine improvements, Mobile link, controller, and transfer switch LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Norwall …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 02:38 GMT

Los granjeros y trabajadores agrícolas pueden ser elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA

FRANKFORT, Kentucky —Los granjeros y peones agrícolas de Kentucky cuyas herramientas o equipos fueron dañados por las tormentas severas, vientos directos, tornados, deslizamientos de tierra y de lodo ocurridos en febrero y abril pueden ser elegibles para …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 02:38 GMT

Displacement Assistance

Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs. What is Displacement Assistance? Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs

The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The major …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Wyoming County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) closing permanently Friday, May 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Wyoming County is closing permanently Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. The center is located at: Wyoming County Disaster Recovery Center Wyoming Court House 24 Main Ave Pineville, WV …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

Jase Adds 5 Essential Meds to Its Case Becoming the First Medication Supply Company With This Comprehensive Coverage

Jase, the leader in emergency preparedness and personal medical supply kits, has officially upgraded its flagship product—the Jase Case. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase, the leader in emergency …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

Ashley Paul Releases Heartfelt New Mother’s Day Anthem 'Mother’s and Daughters'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ashley Paul releases a deeply emotional and soul-baring new single just in time for Mother’s Day, titled “Mothers and Daughters.” The song was written …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 01:48 GMT

FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available

LOS ANGELES – If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing goals, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

Georgia Survivors Have Received More Than $549 Million for Helene Recovery

As of May 5, more than $549 million in federal assistance and low-interest loans has gone out to Hurricane Helene survivors in Georgia Eight months after the devastating storm, families and individuals have received money for basic repairs to their homes, …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

FEMA Encourages Eligible Kentucky Disaster Survivors of April Storms To Apply for Programs Before the Assistance ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is encouraging eligible Kentucky disaster survivors to apply for assistance programs including Child Care, Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance before the June 25 deadline. Do not miss out on assistance that may be …

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