The Red Cross is giving some hurricane victims $2,100. But there’s a catch.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Some hurricane survivors are upset with the Red Cross after they were told they could get money to help recover, if they showed up to the chapter office in St. Petersburg. It ...
If FEMA Didn’t Exist, Could States Handle The Disaster Response Alone?
For a small state like Hawaiʻi, the 2023 Lahaina fires showed how FEMA can assist in responding to a disaster.
Relief groups say they're struggling to keep pace with rise in natural disasters
Caroline King, executive director at the American Red Cross of Northern and Eastern Maine, says there's more need for ...
Maine volunteer heads to California to help support wildfire survivors
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the number of extreme weather events like wildfires, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes ...
Having trouble getting disaster aid from FEMA? This congressional effort could help
Congress is considering steps to make it easier for victims of natural disasters to get aid. Currently, people seeking aid from the federal government but also have pending insurance claims can ...
Picking Up the Pieces: How Homeowners Move Forward After Natural Disasters
The recent California wildfires may be disappearing from the news cycle, but displaced homeowners are still recovering from the loss of much more than just a house.
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Wildfires, floods fueled by climate change are ravaging U.S. communities, exacerbating housing crisis nationwide
After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern ...
Donations topped $650 million, and the question looms: How to best use it for fire recovery?
With more than $650 million donated for fire relief, nonprofits are mapping out a strategy to assist in L.A.'s recovery.
Weyes Blood Announces T-Shirt Collaboration With The American Red Cross To Raise Money Toward LA Wildfire Relief
Now, Weyes Blood has announced her plan to assist survivors of the natural disaster. Over on Instagram, the “ Hearts Aglow ” singer announced her clothing collaboration with the American Red Cross to ...
Area group helps clean up after hurricanes
ST. LOUIS PARK – Imagine Lake Michigan. Drop it onto southeast Texas. “That is the size and the scope of the flooding we’re talking about” in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, said ...
Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis
After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern California and state agencies, another challenge lies ahead: helping people find ...