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Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems – but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not future risks

Heavy downpours and a thick snowpack in the Western mountains and Upper Midwest have put communities in several states at risk of flooding this spring – or already under water.

The Conversation

Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘They’re sacrificing us’: a California town feels ignored months after flood

The small, agricultural town of Planada was inundated amid a wave of intense storms this winter. Residents, many of whom are undocumented, say they have been neglected

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Chicago, state of Illinois get $8.5 million in federal migrant grants; requested up to $191 million

The city and state each got $4,301,387.13, as migrants stream into Illinois after crossing the Mexican border in Texas and bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Chicago Sun-Times

Byju’s brought more FDI to India than other startups, company in compliance with laws: CEO after ED raid

After ED searched Byju’s premises, CEO Raveendran Byju wrote to employees saying the company brought more FDI to India than any other startup and that the firm fully complies with all applicable foreign exchange laws.

The Hindu

DeSantis to request a major disaster declaration from Biden after flooding in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he will request a major disaster declaration for Broward County due to the devastating flooding last week, his office announced in a press release Saturday, the first step toward possible federal assistance for struggling residents.

Tribune News Service

Fort Lauderdale floods highlight climate risks to South Florida’s airports, seaports

MIAMI — Seaports and airports are the lifeblood of South Florida’s tourism-based economy. But as the relentless rains that swamped Fort Lauderdale last week illustrated, those critical transit and supply chain hubs are vulnerable to debilitating flooding.

Miami Herald

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Migrant crisis has ‘destroyed’ NYC, Mayor Adams claims ahead of meeting with top Biden aides

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams charged Friday that New York City is getting “destroyed” by the federal government’s failure to contain the nation’s migrant crisis — a thinly-veiled broadside against President Joe Biden delivered just hours before Adams was set to meet with White House officials about the matter.

Tribune News Service

‘Something has to be done’: A week after the flood, FEMA officials confront Fort Lauderdale’s devastated neighborhoods

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Alida Augustine stepped into the front yard in a pink house dress and a hair wrap Thursday afternoon, eager to tell Broward’s mayor and the team of government officials at her doorstep about the damage to her home of 30 years.

Tribune News Service

Insurance losses from Mississippi tornado nearing $100M

The Mississippi Insurance Department says insurance losses from the March tornado that carved a path of destruction through parts of Mississippi are approaching $100 million, and uninsured losses will likely exceed that number

The Independent UK

Rain threat remains in water-logged South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across inland portions of South Florida and move toward the east coast during the afternoon and early evening hours of Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Tribune News Service

Climate-displaced Americans face discrimination

Disaster relief isn't built to support the "staggering" number of climate-displaced Americans.

Axios

Broadcasters Push for Use of Software-Based EAS

NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware

TV Tech

How Secure is Your Alerting?

Recent cyberattacks on Russian emergency alerting underscore the timeliness of checking your EAS setup

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NYC submits FEMA application for $650 million in federal migrant aid — 4 days before deadline

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams’ administration finally submitted a request for federal migrant aid late last month just days ahead of an application deadline for the emergency funding, the Daily News has learned.

The Guardian - US

‘We all want to be home’: California town faces slow recovery after historic flood

The low-income community of Pajaro was devastated by floodwaters last month, but help with cleanup is hard to find

Tribune News Service

Legislative themes emerge on upcoming pandemic reauthorization

WASHINGTON — The broad outlines of an upcoming debate over a pandemic preparedness reauthorization bill are beginning to emerge as regulators, policymakers and industry groups take stock of lessons learned from COVID-19.

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A reauthorization of the pandemic preparedness law will give Congress a chance to revisit its handling of COVID-19.

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Flooded California farm town pleaded for weeks for federal aid. It's finally on the way

LOS ANGELES — Significant federal relief is finally on the way for displaced and devastated Pajaro residents, officials said, following weeks of pleas from locals and leaders of the unincorporated Monterey County community since the region was inundated during strong winter storms that slammed California.

The Guardian - US

Mississippi tornado recovery will likely take years, officials say

Twenty-one people confirmed dead after revised toll and at least 1,621 homes damaged or destroyed

The New Daily

160km trail of damage and deaths in Mississippi

A tornado and strong thunderstorms has left many people dead in the US state of Mississippi and a trail of damage.

France 24

Dozens killed as tornado and thunderstorms rip through Mississippi

Rescuers combed through rubble on Saturday after a powerful storm tore across Mississippi overnight, killing at least 25 people there and another in Alabama, leveling dozens of buildings and spawning at least one devastating tornado. The White House announced on Sunday that Joe Biden had ordered federal aid be provided…

Tribune News Service

'They let us down': California flooding victims demand answers as town hall devolves into shouting match

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Nearly two weeks after a levee failure forced hundreds of families in the small Monterey County community of Pajaro to leave their homes in the middle of the night, both county officials and residents are demanding answers for why federal assistance promised by the governor has yet…

Orlando Sentinel

Florida homeowners are in the dark about flood insurance, expert says

After the back-to-back named storms last year left billions of dollars in flood losses across Florida, one organization is warning that major reforms are needed to government regulations and flood insurance, especially inland as climate change makes storms wetter and more powerful.

Axios

Electric cars are ditching AM radio — a critical safety tool

AM radio is a key source of vital info during emergencies.

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