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Map Shows New Fire Hazard Zones in LA, Southern California

More than 3.5 million additional acres across Southern California, including Los Angeles County, have been designated as fire hazard zones under updated maps released on Monday by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The …

Oregon bill to pay parent caregivers advances to budget committee

A bill to make Medicaid pay available to parents for providing certain care to their minor children with severe disabilities cleared its first major hurdle in the Oregon Legislature on March 13, passing out of the Senate Health Care Committee with …

What to know about this year’s early wildfire season | Talk of Alaska

Spring yard work in March? Southcentral and other areas of Alaska saw very low snowfall throughout the winter. It may be nice to get an early jump on spring cleaning, but the fire danger is elevated as dry conditions create risk of human-caused fires. How …

Gallagher, Dahle Act to Address Flood Concerns in Butte County

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) – On March 10, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) announced legislative action to address public safety in the Five-Mile Basin, a crucial flood control system in the City of Chico and …

Holding insurance regulators' feet to the fire as wildfires and hurricanes test accountability

The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires have been among the most destructive in California's history. Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance (CDI), Ricardo Lara, has been responding to the massive influx of insurance claims by taking action to …

Red Flag Warning issued as wildfires continue to rage

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Most of Western North Carolina is under a Red Flag Warning because of dry, windy conditions. Dry air will linger across the area Tuesday, while winds will increase from the west and southwest ahead of a mostly dry cold front. …

California Courts Continue to Grapple with What Constitutes Wildfire “Direct Physical Loss or Damage”

Overview of Issues In Gharibian et al., v. Wawanesa General Insurance Company, the California Second District Court of Appeal found that, under California law, the insureds failed to prove smoke, soot, ash and fire debris on covered property constituted “ …

Oregon AG seeks court order to force Trump administration to release still-frozen federal disaster funds

Oregon is waiting on $129.4 million in federal disaster funds, according to the court order. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a 23-state coalition demanding the Trump administration unfreeze federal disaster funds for the second …

California Residents Slam Insurance Companies Over Lack of Support After Wildfires

Residents in California are criticizing insurance companies over the lack of support they have been receiving, months after the Los Angeles area wildfires occurred. Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak and his wife, Julia, told CBS News that …

Ben Affleck reveals the ‘strange’ reason why the FBI visited his California home

Ben Affleck is finally revealing why the Federal Bureau of Investigation paid a visit to his home in Brentwood, Calif., earlier this year. “As it turns out, the FBI did, in fact, visit my house. But this is pretty revealing, right?” the actor recalled in …

LA County Officials Push For Property Tax Relief For Wildfire Survivors

Los Angeles County officials are advocating for state legislation that would protect wildfire survivors from facing higher property tax assessments when rebuilding homes with mandated safety features. The effort follows concerns raised by residents in …

Wildfires scorching Carolinas still not contained as winds fan flames

Firefighters in the Carolinas were battling wildfires Tuesday as patches of the region wrestled with drought-like conditions and high winds just months after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed much of western North Carolina with historic flooding. In North …

John Goodman lists his longtime New Orleans home for $5.5M in the wake of his California wildfire loss

26 Oregon firefighters sent to North Carolina to help with wildfires

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - More than two dozen firefighters from Oregon have been sent to North Carolina to help with numerous wildfires in the state. The 26 firefighters and two Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) representatives arrived in North Carolina …

Rural California schools and roads lose millions in federal funding after latest cuts

In summary For the last century, the money has gone to counties with large amounts of federal land that can’t be taxed. Congress failed to include it in the upcoming budget. For more than a century, Congress has given extra money to counties with large …

Flood Scam Warning

Posted A Few Minutes Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- If you want to help Oregonians affected by flooding, be careful not to be scammed. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says there are increased risks of fraud following the flooding. …

Jamie Lee Curtis shocked by 'scale of the LA wildfires'

Jamie Lee Curtis was shocked by the "scale" of the Los Angeles wildfires. The 66-year-old actress is a resident of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, which was badly damaged by the wildfires earlier this year, and Jamie has admitted to being …

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'

KULA, Hawaii – The car tires, propane tanks, gas generators and rusty appliances heaped on the side of a dirt road waiting to be hauled away filled Desiree Graham with relief. “That means all that stuff is not in people’s yards," she said on a …

Oregon emergency officials encourage residents to prepare for future floods

New Warnings for Mississippi Residents About Unlicensed Roofing Companies Amid Severe Weather Damage

Mississippi faces another severe weather outbreak on March 29-30; beware of unlicensed and unqualified roofing companies exploiting residents and businesses. PEARL, MS, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Mississippi faces yet …

Experienced Fire Damage Lawyer Belal Hamideh Seeks Justice for LA Fire Survivors

Experienced Fire Damage Lawyer Can Help Those Injured in the Fires Receive Compensation LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Belal Hamideh, an experienced fire damage lawyer in Long Beach who serves all of Southern …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Mobility City's Technician Network, the Largest HME Repair & Delivery Network, is Now an Accredited Exemplary Provider

Mobility City's franchise system, with the largest HME repair and delivery Technician Network in the US, is now a CMS approved Exemplary Provider BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City Holdings Inc, …

FEMA Strives to Leave No One Behind

FEMA customer service teams are calling applicants with disabilities to provide personal assistance as part of the agency’s commitment to ensure disaster recovery resources are available to everyone who was affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Disasters are …

Preliminary Flood Maps for Hays County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Buda, Creedmoor, Hays, Kyle, Mountain City, Niederwald, San Marcos and Uhland; and the unincorporated areas of Hays …

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S Small …

One Month Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

FEMA Eases Floodplain Requirements for Federally Funded Projects, Reducing Burden on American Communities

The agency revokes implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard following Presidential Executive Order WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced that it has stopped implementing certain floodplain management requirements for federally funded …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 24 in Lee County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   …

InnovationForce Unveils AI for Utility Innovation Leaders to Accelerate Grid Modernization

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InnovationForce, the leader in democratizing innovation with AI, announced the launch of InnovationWorks AI for grid modernization— a groundbreaking way to help utilities turn …

AshBritt President Brittany Perkins Castillo to Speak at S. Texas All-Hazards Conference & RESPONDHer Leadership Summit

MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AshBritt, a leading national government solutions provider specializing in rapid emergency management and logistics, is proud to announce that AshBritt President and CEO Brittany …

Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentuckians Impacted by February Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help those whose vehicles were damaged due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred February 14 – March 7. The first step is for …

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible …

InsurIQ Joins AAIS Partner Program, Delivering Solutions to Enhance Policy Administration and Compliance

InsurIQ to offer AAIS Members software and services that will help transform, grow, and operate their business. LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) is excited to …

New Reduced Term Life Insurance Rates Available From Transamerica Life on ShopYourTerm.com

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WealthWave, a leading financial education company, is thrilled to announce that Transamerica Life has significantly reduced its term life insurance rates and streamlined its …

Newsmatics Engages Student PR Leaders on Media Transparency, Fake News at PRSSA Event

PRSSA event emphasizes collaboration and leadership development WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public relations students from across the country recently gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, to boost their …

Veterans Affairs Vet Center Works with FEMA to Support Disaster Survivors

Pikeville, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Chris Eden stands outside the mobile vet center that he works from while deployed. (FEMA photo by Jevan Alves) A disaster may bring any number of challenges, from housing concerns to …

FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 28- 29 in Statesboro

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair Friday and Saturday, Mar. 28- 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Statesboro at the following location: ` Honey Bowen Building 1 Max Lockwood Dr. Statesboro, GA 30458 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, …