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Published on May 11, 2025

Letters to the Editor: Hands off voter-approved laws, public services

Republican lawmakers working to undermine voters — again Well, Missouri voters, it's happening again. We didn't vote the way the "super" Republicans in our General Assembly in Jefferson City wanted us to. They want to impose on women …

Source: Springfield News Leader - Missouri - Pending
Published on May 11, 2025

Louisianans still flock to sunny Alabama beaches. But the condo market is facing a quiet storm.

Louisianans will flock to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach over the next few months, drawn to the 32-mile stretch of sugar-white sand and blue water less than a three-hour drive from New Orleans. But while the Alabama Gulf Coast remains popular with beachgoers …

Source: Nola - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Metallica concert registers as small earthquake after rocking Virginia Tech so hard

The electrifying tradition of Virginia Tech fans synchronizing their energy to Enter Sandman at football games reached a new level at Wednesday's highly anticipated Metallica concert, culminating in unusual seismic readings during the very same song. …

Source: FOX Weather - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

MDOT gives updates on Coast road projects, preparing for hurricane season

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Road projects along Mississippi’s three coastal counties are progressing more as the 2025 Hurricane Season approaches. On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation told WLOX News that some of the projects — specifically …

Source: WLOX - Mississippi - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Flood-prone resident watch closely as lawmakers weigh river debris-clearing bill

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - A bill aimed at clearing debris from Northshore rivers to prevent neighborhood flooding was put on hold Thursday (May 8) after facing opposition from conservation groups and lawmakers seeking compromise. The legislation, which …

Source: FOX 8 - Louisiana - Right-wing
Published on May 11, 2025

David Shapiro: Foolish blinding of science won’t erase perils we face

COURIER JOURNAL / USA TODAY NETWORK VIA IMAGN IMAGES FEMA officials wade through flood waters along St. Clair Street to assess damage in Frankfort, Ky., on April 7. A 2021 comic disaster movie called “Don’t Look Up” told about a planet-killing comet …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Early Tropical Threat: What Louisiana Needs to Know Now

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana residents are no strangers to intense storms, especially during hurricane season. But now, we're being warned about the potential for a tropical storm to develop in the Gulf of Mexico as early as late May, weeks …

Source: Hot 107.9 - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

The Effects of Heavy Rain and Flooding on In-Ground Pool Integrity in South Louisiana

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In regions like Southeast Louisiana, where heavy rainstorms and seasonal flooding are routine, in-ground swimming pools face unique structural risks that are often underestimated. …

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Published on May 8, 2025

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

Wetland Loss Weakens Natural Storm Buffers in Coastal Louisiana

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wetlands serve as one of the most effective natural barriers against storm surge, high winds, and flooding. In Louisiana, where low-lying coastal areas are routinely in the path of …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Environment ...
Published on May 8, 2025

Flood threat Thursday. Storm timing and rainfall amounts here:

We're not out of a flood threat just yet as the Flood Watch goes until 7 p.m. Thursday evening activating another WDSU First Warning Weather Alert Day in your New Orleans weather forecast.THURSDAY'S FLOOD OUTLOOK:Much of Southeast Louisiana is …

Source: WDSU 6 - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore discusses Louisiana's readiness ahead of hurricane season

(NEWS 15) — With less than a month until hurricane season, it's time to prepare. This week marks Hurricane Preparedness Week, emphasizing the need for evacuation plans and emergency supplies. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, a key figure in the response …

Source: KADN News 15 - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Hurricanes and earthquakes could lead to global insured losses of USD 300 billion in a peak year, finds Swiss Re ...

Following the long-term annual growth trend of 5-7%, global insured natural catastrophe losses may reach USD 145 billion in 2025, mainly driven by secondary perils like severe thunderstorms, floods and wildfires Primary perils like hurricanes and …

Source: PreventionWeb - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

Stronger Flood-Related Building Codes Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments

Stronger Flood Protection Standards Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments The International Code Council has approved stronger building codes to protect hospitals, schools and other structures from flooding By Thomas Frank & E&E News …

Source: Scientific American - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Shreveport’s Give for Good Day Raises $2.5 Million Despite Tornadoes

SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport's annual Give for Good Day raised $2.5 million for local nonprofits, despite tornado warnings and power outages impacting the event. The Community Foundation of North Louisiana, which organizes the event, saw over 4,000 donors …

Source: 102.5 Kiss FM - Texas - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Louisiana Residents Warned About Potential Threat Lurking Near Sandbags

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Many residents throughout Acadiana prepared for potential flooding in their area by placing sandbags near their homes or businesses. Still, once the rain stops, it will be time to relocate the bags. Several inches of rain did fall …

Source: Talk Radio 1470 - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Baton Rouge area remains under flood watch as storms roll through Louisiana

Baton Rouge came through Tuesday night's storms relatively unscathed, with a combined total of 279 Entergy and Demco customers reported without power as of 6 a.m. Wednesday. Roads remain open and no emergency closures have been reported, according to …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Flash flood threat increases overnight into Wednesday morning. Here's the latest:

NEW ORLEANS — The Weather Prediction Center has increased the flood risk to a Moderate(Level 3 out of 4) for sections of southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans Metro, on Wednesday. Please NEVER drive through submerged roadways. Don’t put yourself, …

Source: WGNO - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 10, 2025

Sabrina Valenti | 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 …

Source: Times-Standard - California - Neutral

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 01:16 GMT

AG Skrmetti Issues Consumer Alert: Beware of Scammers Following Knoxville Earthquake

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 01:54pm KNOXVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti warned Knoxville-area residents today to guard against scammers exploiting the May 10, 2025 earthquake that impacted the region. “Unscrupulous scammers find every …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Wildfires Erupts in Syria, Firefighters Battle Harsh Terrain, Heat

(MENAFN) Wildfires that erupted on Wednesday in Syria's coastal Latakia province have burned through over 30 hectares of rural land, the Syrian Civil Defense reported on Sunday. Authorities confirmed there have been no injuries or residential damage …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 08:49 GMT

Floods Leave Dozens Dead, Missing in DRC

(MENAFN) About 62 individuals have been confirmed deceased and 50 others are still unaccounted for following destructive flooding that inundated villages along Lake Tanganyika in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 07:55 GMT

Severe Floods Devastate DRC Villages, Claiming Over 62 Lives

(MENAFN) Authorities in the eastern South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed that at least 62 people died and another 50 are still missing after severe flooding ravaged villages along Lake Tanganyika. The disaster struck the …

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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 - 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 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
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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