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87-year-old disabled California wildfire survivor says contractor went $90K over budget, wants another $51K; claims ...

Peter Brown, 87, lost his Altadena home in the 2025 Eaton Fire and is now struggling to afford its reconstruction. (Photo: CBS) An 87-year-old disabled California wildfire survivor says a dispute with a contractor rebuilding his home has left him homeless …

Nor’easter Spawns Heavy Rain, Snow and Even Tornadoes

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New insurance chief proposes overhaul of wildfire coverage

REBUILDING—Leo Paulo is among the few homeowners rebuilding after the Mountain fire. His new home on Santa Cruz Way features concrete sprayed over foam core panels, making it safer against fire than wood-frame construction. Acorn file photo Two years after …

Georgia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene receive infrastructure loans totaling $64.8 million

Five communities impacted by Hurricane Helene were awarded financing totaling $64,830,000 by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors for projects to strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and …

Storm front to bring possible hail, tornadoes to Northeast

Weather bill strengthening Tuscaloosa’s flood forecasting role heads to House

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Alabama, on Thursday celebrated the unanimous Senate passage of legislation to modernize weather forecasting and research. The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization, or WEATHER Act, is a package of bills …

Kaikōura quake shaped our understanding of complex earthquakes and preparedness: reflections on the tenth anniversary

The earthquake claimed two lives, triggered tens of thousands of landslides, cut off communities, damaged critical infrastructure across the upper South Island and lower North Island, and generated a tsunami that reached parts of the New Zealand coastline …

Nepal retains 'BB-' rating despite rising debt and flood damage

Traffic police manage vehicles as normal life resumes in Kathmandu following the Gen Z protests, in Kathmandu, Nepal on September 19, 2025. (Photo: IANS) Kathmandu, November 13 (IANS): Nepal has retained a 'BB-' sovereign credit rating from Fitch …

Post-wildfire risks identified in Pear Lake fire report

A preliminary assessment of the post-wildfire hazards of the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton this past summer show that homes, highways, and infrastructure such as the CN rail line and a BC Hydro substation are at elevated risk from flooding, debris flows …

Bigger and more-frequent wildfires threaten water supplies in Colorado and across the US

By Martha Bellisle, AP Wildfires leave behind charred trees and scorched vegetation that impact the streams and rivers providing drinking water to much of the country, and new studies show that contamination could remain for more than a decade. These …

Rapid-fire earthquakes hit Nevada where the ground is slowly ripping apart

Nevada experienced two earthquakes within seconds of each other on Friday, in a region of the US where the ground is slowly ripping apart. The tremors, measured by the US Geological Survey (USGS) at magnitudes of 3.6 and 3.5, struck near Preston, which is …

FRI: Bigger and more-frequent wildfires threaten water supplies across the US , + More

Bigger and more-frequent wildfires threaten water supplies across the US  – By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press Wildfires leave behind charred trees and scorched vegetation that impact the streams and rivers providing drinking water to much of the country …

Washington’s most destructive wildfire season emphasizes funding need, officials say

As Washington closed out its most destructive fire season on record, public land, tribal and wildfire officials have called on the Legislature to fund the state’s wildfire prevention work. The officials, including state Public Lands Commissioner Dave …

Washington Wildfire Claims Near $1B as Research Reveals Home Vulnerabilities

The tally of losses from the historic wildfires in Washington over the summer continues to grow, but so do the lessons being learned. Insured losses from the wildfires that plagued Washington over the summer are nearing $1 billion from roughly 3,500 claims …

Hawaiian Electric Uses Cyberhawk Drones to Identify Power Line Problems Before They Spark Wildfires

Drone inspections across Hawaii Island, Maui County, and Oahu aim to detect damaged electrical equipment and reduce wildfire risks. by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil With highly unusual atmospheric conditions increasing the risks of outbreaks of …

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake reported near La Romana

A preliminary seismic report indicates that an earthquake was felt in parts of the Dominican Republic this Friday, with the event located in the eastern part of the country. According to seismic-monitoring networks, the earthquake had an estimated …

Reno mayor-elect outlines housing, budget and wildfire priorities

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Mayor-elect Kate Marshall said her priorities include housing affordability, the city budget and wildfire preparedness as she prepares to take office. Marshall said she also wants to bring the community together after winning the …

Fisher sells San Jose Earthquakes to media mogul Freeman

The San Jose Earthquakes have a new owner a year and a half after news broke that John Fisher was seeking to sell the team. Private investor Heath Freeman, the president of Alden Global Capital, has agreed to purchase the club. Alden owns MediaNews Group …

LA wildfires highlight cities’ need for financial recovery plan: report

Dive Brief: A coalition of community development financial institutions created after the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires released a playbook Thursday recommending seven financial products and 13 policies that could help communities access capital to …

Renew Financial and FLASH Advance the Conversation on Affordable Home Resilience at 2026 National Conference

Partnership highlights how innovative financing solutions can help homeowners overcome upfront cost barriers to essential disaster-resilient improvements. CLEARWATER BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renew …

Homeland Public Adjusters Earns BBB Accreditation with an A+ Rating

Florida and New Jersey licensed public adjusting firm, serving property owners since 2006, is now a BBB Accredited Business MIAMI LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeland Public Adjusters, Corp., a licensed …

UnchainedTV Wins Anthem Award for Groundbreaking Environmental Short Documentary: The Climate Healers

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UnchainedTV, the pioneering 501(c)(3) non-profit streaming news and entertainment network dedicated to plant-based living, animal rights, and environmental sustainability, has …

Climavision Partners With Western Weather Group to Bring Utilities' Own Ground Stations Into Its Forecast Models

Climavision & Western Weather Group give utility customers the radar, ground sensors and models a weather tech stack needs to read conditions in their footprint LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

HelpMeNow.com Releases Guide on Where Burst-Pipe Water Goes Inside Mill Creek Homes and Why Drying Takes Days

Insurance and EPA figures show why the first hours after a Snohomish County pipe failure decide how much of a home can be saved. MILL CREEK, WA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A burst pipe in a Mill Creek home rarely …

HelpMeNow.com Shares Storm-Week Sewage Backup Guide for Bremerton Homeowners

Forecasters warn of several inches of rain in western Washington from Nov. 10 to 12, and sewage typically surfaces in the lowest openings of a house first. BREMERTON, WA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sewage backups …

Alice and the Looking-Glass Quest – now available as an e-book on LiveCarta.com

The second children’s book from Emergency Management author Michael Prasad, CEM® and Emma Y. Their first book was "Rusty the Emergency Management Cat." FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Alice and the …

This Thanksgiving Season, Zakat Foundation of America Brings Rice and Winter Kits to Families in Need Across the Midwest

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this season of giving, Zakat Foundation of America will continue distributing more than 5,000 pounds of rice, along with winter kits, to underserved communities across …

Coming Back Is Not the Same as Coming Home: Boulder Crest Shares A Powerful Story of Transformation on Veterans Day

New short film explores one Marine veteran’s journey from surviving war to building a life of greater presence, connection, and possibility BLUEMONT, VA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Veterans Day, Boulder Crest …

Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamations to support recovery in Humboldt and Imperial counties

What you need to know: Governor Newsom issued emergency proclamations to help Humboldt and Imperial counties recover from wildfire and storm damage. The proclamations direct Caltrans to seek federal funding for highway repairs in Humboldt County and …

Water Damage Starts a 48-Hour Mold Clock, and an Atmospheric River Is Headed for Puget Sound

Water damage and freezing make up 22.6% of U.S. homeowners insurance claims. The EPA's 48-hour drying window decides how much of it becomes mold. KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water damage and freezing …

CenTex Woodland Advises Bastrop Landowners That They Have Until April 2027 to Finish Approved Wildfire Grant Work

Approved projects must pass pre-inspection first; CenTex Woodland explains steps, limits and fuel reduction for Bastrop acreage. BASTROP, TX, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bastrop County landowners whose projects were …

Two Years After the Los Angeles Wildfires, 35 Local Storytellers Publish a Book Supporting Relief Efforts

WE ARE LOS ANGELES publishes January 5, 2027, to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the LA fires, with publisher's profits benefiting local wildfire relief LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two …

From the Himalayas to Manhattan: Yogmata Keiko Aikawa Joins We Raise Hope Gala

Charity President & Jewelry designer Alberto Luzzi brings New York's philanthropic community together to support healthcare, education and opportunity in Nepal NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We Raise …

More than 1.1M Dogs Helped & Counting: PEDIGREE Foundation Awards $1.24M+ in 2026 Grants & Kicks Off 2027 Fundraising

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation is announcing the recipients of its 2026 annual grants across the U.S. and Canada. This year, 79 grants totaling more than $1.24 million will go to …

Merit Restorations Honors Veterans with $50,000 Gift to Boulder Crest Foundation

Contribution supports life-changing programs that help veterans and their families find strength, purpose, and hope in the aftermath of trauma. PURCELLVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Veterans …

Native Finance Development Corp Awarded $900K Federal Grant to Launch 'New Collar' Insurance & Advisory Pipeline

Three-year initiative creates a skills-based professional licensing track to protect regional Tribal assets and empower Native youth in San Diego County. VISTA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Native Finance …

Treegorilla Arborist: Central Arkansas Trees May Carry Drought Stress Into Winter

Arkansas drought could leave lasting tree stress even if El Niño brings winter rain. A Board Certified Master Arborist explains what to watch. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rain may return to Central Arkansas …

Rain Ends Dry Spell but Not Foundation Risk for Tyler and East Texas Homes

After a late-summer dry spell, returning rain may bring uneven soil movement beneath slab and pier-and-beam homes in Tyler and Smith County. TYLER, TX, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rainfall that ends a dry spell does not …

COP31: A new climate reality demands stronger international cooperation

DanChurchAid calls on world leaders to overcome political divisions, accelerate emissions reductions and scale up investment in climate adaptation. ANTALYA, TURKEY, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UN Climate Summit COP31 opens in Antalya, …