Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem backs Trump's idea to 'get rid of FEMA'
Noem echoed Trump's call for the agency to be dismantled and for disaster response to be left to individual states.
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Corps of Engineers begins phase 2 of debris removal in Los Angeles Wildfire recovery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially begun phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, marking a ...
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left ...
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Can Lee Zeldin’s EPA Handle Its First Test: The Largest Fire Clean-Up in History?
The flames may be out, but the real battle is just beginning. The Los Angeles fires have left a toxic legacy far beyond the ...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off ‘Phase 2’ of Eaton Fire Debris Removal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has officially launched Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, ...
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Malibu residents push back against EPA’s hazardous waste staging site
City Council hears community concerns over proposed Civic Center Way location, urges alternative solutions The Malibu City ...
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Debris removal moves into Phase 2 as Pasadena schools become first to have sites cleared
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, beginning with two Pasadena Unified School District charter schools. The work at Loma ...
Washington County's $13.5M purchase of 20 acres to aid with public safety services
The Washington County Commissioners recently agreed to buy over 20 acres for $13.5 million. The building will house public ...
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Braving the cold: Essential EMS strategies for winter emergencies
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Army Corps and Ashbritt launch phase two of Hurricane Helene recovery project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with Ashbritt to begin the next phase of the recovery process from Hurricane Helene.
The politics of debris removal prove treacherous for L.A.-area leaders
When the week began, L.A. city and county officials faced demands to move more swiftly in hauling away debris. When it ended, critics charged that they were moving too fast.
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Beyond tweets and alerts: New role of social media in disaster management
The study finds that social media is no longer considered a non-traditional tool for emergency communication. Instead, it has become an integral part of situational awareness, public engagement, and ...