Nation May 31 Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes.
Nation May 16 FEMA will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states, acting chief says In comments that cemented the Trump administration's intent to bring about a major shift in the agency's mission, David Richardson said FEMA's intent for the 2025 “disaster season” will be to strengthen states' abilities for response and recovery while coordinating…
Nation Dec 11 Wildfire in Malibu prompts evacuation orders for thousands, including Dick Van Dyke and Cher Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu, but forecasters said firefighters could get a break Wednesday…
Nation Aug 08 Chronic housing shortage leaves Maui residents displaced a year after deadly wildfire Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina. A housing market squeezed by vacation rentals is undermining attempts to find long-term shelter for survivors.