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12:23 p.m. natural disasters natural disasters Kristi Noem Laughs Off Criticism of Her Texas Flood Response By Allison ...

Photo: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in damage-control mode after she was accused of holding up rescue and recovery efforts in central Texas in the wake of devastating flash floods that killed at least 120 …

‘These are our neighbors’: SA vision care center offers free services to Kerr County flood victims

SAN ANTONIO – A faith-based, vision-care nonprofit organization is joining the massive support going to Kerr County flood victims by providing them with free services. I Care San Antonio was started decades ago to provide vision care to people who may …

Scripps Raises $75,000 For Central Texas Flood Relief

The Scripps News Group and the Scripps Howard Fund say they have raised more than $75,000 to provide relief for those impacted by the devastating floods in Central Texas. However, they emphasize, with many families in need of support, additional donations …

Trump visits Texas after devastating floods kill 120 and many still missing

President Donald Trump is headed to Texas today to survey the damage from recent flash flooding. The death toll stands at 120, and 173 people remain missing. Among the missing are five children and one counselor from Camp Mystic. First Lady Melania Trump …

Updated | Durban flood survivors homeless again despite housing promises

Families who lost everything in February’s floods are once again homeless — this time, evicted from a Durban hotel after government failed to pay the bill. More than 100 people, part of the 1 200 families whose homes were destroyed in the floods, spent …

Severe weather threatens Chicago area; hail, flooding, tornadoes all possible

Hours after severe storms swept through Illinois overnight leading to an O'Hare Airport ground stop and an evacuation at Chicago's popular Windy City Smokeout festival, more severe weather chances were on the way Friday, with threats of of …

Trump administration backs away from abolishing FEMA after Texas floods; here’s what happens next

US President Donald Trump has backed away from abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While the Trump administration had previously suggested eliminating the agency, recent statements indicate a shift toward “rebranding” and reforming …

Saskatchewan pledges $20M to communities rebuilding after wildfires

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a commitment of $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year’s wildfires. According to a release, through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, a dedicated Recovery Task …

Our Viewpoint | Ethekwini flood victims

The eviction of eThekwini flood victims from a Durban hotel, where they had been temporarily housed by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government, underscores both the province’s strained financial situation and the consequences of inadequate planning. …

The Latest: Trump will visit Texas to survey flood damage

Four questions that are still unanswered about Texas' deadly floods

Key questions remain unanswered about the actions Texas officials took both before and during the catastrophic July Fourth holiday floods as a painstaking search for victims continues along the Guadalupe River nearly a week later. Officials have avoided …

Grieving mom of dead Camp Mystic camper desperately seeks daughter’s ‘most prized possession’ lost in devastating Texas ...

A grieving Texas mother whose 8-year-old daughter died when catastrophic flash floods ripped through Camp Mystic is desperately seeking the return of her child’s cherished stuffed toy. Stacy Stevens, whose daughter Mary Barrett Stevens was among the 27 …

Questions swirl over flood maps in Texas

Crews in Central Texas are facing new challenges as they continue to search for people who remain missing after flash flooding slammed the region one week ago. Law enforcement says there are more than 2,100 responders working to find the remaining victims. …

Mandi Flood Relief: Free Ropeway Saves Thousands in Himachal’s Saraj Region

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: Amid severe floods, a 750-meter ropeway has become a lifeline for over 5,000 people in the Saraj constituency. With major roads and bridges collapsed, the Himachal government made the ropeway free for all 12 panchayats. RTDC …

Himachal Rains: 91 dead in 21 days as monsoon triggers flash floods, landslides

Himachal Pradesh has recorded 91 deaths since June 20 due to heavy monsoon rains, flash floods, landslides, and road accidents, according to SDMA. Over ₹749 crore in damages and 131 missing persons have also been reported so far. Shimla: At least 91 people …

Trump, first lady head to Texas to review flood damage

U.S. News // 9 hours ago Ford recalls 850K vehicles over faulty fuel pumps July 11 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co, has recalled 850,000 trucks, SUVs and cars due to issues with the vehicles' fuel pumps, including the popular F-150 pickup and the S550 …

Catalan firefighters mourn death of colleague while battling Paüls wildfire

A firefighter lost his life on Thursday afternoon while battling a wildfire in Paüls, located in southern Catalonia. The incident occurred at around 2.15pm, when the firefighter reportedly fell from a height of over 20 metres. According to Joan Rovira, …

Floods come again. Is it time to get flood insurance?

Heavy rains on Thursday flooded sections of Interstate 93, shut down the Red Line, and prompted flash flood warnings south of Boston. A year earlier, a rain-packed storm caused severe flooding in Vermont. And the year before that, flash floods destroyed …

Myanmar earthquake measures 4.4, 165 kilometres from Mae Hong Son

According to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department, this was part of a series of seven minor tremors recorded throughout the day, starting at 2.19am, ranging from magnitudes of 1.8 to 4.4.  The earlier quakes included …

Eco-Thriller 'PEST' Sparks Urgency and Intrigue in the Battle Against Environmental Collapse

Author G. Spencer Myers Returns with a Chilling Tale of Nature's Revenge DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In PEST, bestselling author G. Spencer Myers offers readers a tense and timely eco-thriller that dives …

AJS Wildlife Solutions Offers Safe and Effective Rat Removal Services in St. Louis, MO

AJS Wildlife Solutions Expands Rodent Control Services in Greater St. Louis Area ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AJS Wildlife Solutions has expanded its rodent control operations across the St. Louis region, …

Data Foundation Announces Key Senior Fellow Appointments to Climate Data Collaborative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished experts as Senior Fellows contributing to its Climate Data Collaborative (CDC), significantly …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Jase Medical Launches Jase Pantry: 30-Day Emergency Food Supply Packed with High Calories and Protein

Jase Pantry reflects the company’s expanded mission: to help people prepare for the unexpected by securing all 3 survival essentials—food, water, and medicine SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase Medical, …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

When Flood Zones Become Uninsurable: Next Steps for Louisiana Property Owners

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risk increases across coastal and inland Louisiana, insurance carriers are reevaluating their exposure in high-risk zones. The result is a growing number of areas labeled as …

Merit Coffee Donating 100% of Drink Proceeds to Kerr County Flood Relief This Weekend

On July 12th, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all hot and iced coffee drink sales across its 13 Texas cafés to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and landslides beginning on June 23, 2025, and …

FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for all Tennessee Disaster Survivors

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …