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Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

As hurricane season begins, experts in storms and disasters are worried about massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to the storms

The Independent UK

Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA

Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere

The Independent UK

FEMA Faces Staffing Challenges Impacting Long-Term Recovery Efforts

Former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate discusses ongoing staffing challenges at FEMA and their impact on emergency response efforts.

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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they’re needed and coordinating with state and local officials

The Independent UK

Social Media Users Sound Alarm After Waffle House Shuts Down Locations Ahead of Hurricane: 'If You Live In These Areas -- Run!'

Social Media users are reacting to the "Waffle House Index" map, which was updated to show the status of its restaurants across Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.

Latin Times

How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane's severity can be found at the local Waffle House

The Independent UK

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago

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Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north

The Independent UK

Project 2025 would ‘unequivocally’ lead to more hurricane deaths, experts warn

Manifesto calls for drastic cuts to federal forecasting of severe storms and aid given to shattered towns and cities

The Guardian - US

More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating

Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina

The Independent UK

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don't be fooled by a number — It could be more devastating than a Cat 5

Former Federal Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate has some advice for people following storms: Don't judge their severity on how big a number they've been assigned

The Independent UK

Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enough

As Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it's time to rethink how cities are preparing for and responding to weather disasters

The Independent UK

Former FEMA Administrator Links Heatwave To Climate Change

Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate highlights climate change's role in intensifying extreme weather events across the US.

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EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo

The death toll from the blizzard that hit the Buffalo area over the weekend has grown to nearly 40

Los Angeles Times

A tiny Florida beach town is rebuilding after a hurricane. Is it becoming a preserve of the rich?

MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — The new homes, painted in tropical shades of turquoise, turmeric and papaya, loom above the sugar white sand, perched on concrete and rebar columns that are at least 8 feet tall.

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