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“Where is FEMA?”: The aftermath of West Virginia floods
10 Sep 2025 20:43 GMT
… which are managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are created as a … Geography Aaron Maxwell explained.
“FEMA flood maps don’t … climate change research and FEMA flood mitigation programs, which … donate things to you and volunteer.”
On June 22, 2025 …
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Flooding concerns rise with potential FEMA cuts and overworked nonprofits
10 Sep 2025 15:51 GMT
… potential cutbacks within the Federal Emergency Management Agency and overworked volunteer groups.
Evan Conley serves … in Disaster and warned likely FEMA cuts will stretch nonprofit groups … of flooding paired with any FEMA cuts “will drastically impact” …
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As St. Louis homes fall to post-storm demolition, residents consider: Stay or go?
11 Sep 2025 10:40 GMT
… have been shored up by volunteers, churches, community activists and advocacy … that meeting, Spencer said the Federal Emergency Management Agency, “while not making people whole … might not get back because FEMA generally does not cover demolition …
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Flood recovery efforts continue in Ohio Valley as FEMA deadline looms
09 Sep 2025 10:55 GMT
… , and volunteers, is currently managing over 140 cases. While FEMA has been … weeks remaining to apply for FEMA relief, Nelson highlighted the urgency … is have you applied for FEMA yet?" Nelson said. … to get as much from FEMA as they can before we …
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Floyd County awarded $100,000 grant to develop resilience plans
11 Sep 2025 00:44 GMT
… serving Eastern Kentucky’s only Federal Emergency Management Agency-designated Community Disaster Resilience … disasters.
Over the next year, volunteers from nonprofits, small businesses, … partnering with AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) …
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Hickory Ridge History Museum hosts colonial-themed Children’s Day
10 Sep 2025 20:34 GMT
… loved Appalachian instruments, a volunteer making corn husk dolls … said Tamara Smalling, a volunteer member of the Hickory … pieces that furnished them. Volunteers told the history of … several months as the Federal Emergency Management Agency used the Horn in …
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Illinois State Rep. Mike Coffey highlights support for first responder wellness
10 Sep 2025 16:33 GMT
… the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), there are about 4.6 million career and volunteer first … firefighters—most of whom are volunteers—about 800,000 police officers …
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Ohio County Long-Term Recovery Board now seeking manpower
10 Sep 2025 14:31 GMT
… moves on.
“Once (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) is gone, and people have … going to get from FEMA, we will see bigger … only could use more volunteers for labor, but also … more volunteer caseworkers.
Those interested in volunteering or donating …
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Illinois lawmakers propose bills focused on supporting first responders' safety and well-being
10 Sep 2025 10:01 GMT
… Federal Emergency Management Agency estimates that there are about 4.6 million career and volunteer … firefighters—most of whom are volunteers—800,000 police officers, and … of mental health issues.”
Former volunteer firefighter Representative Dan Ugaste (R …
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GOP legislators propose new bills supporting Illinois first responders’ welfare
10 Sep 2025 08:09 GMT
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates there are 4.6 million career and volunteer first … firefighters—most of whom are volunteers—approximately 800,000 police officers … (R-Geneva), a former volunteer firefighter, introduced HB1324 for a …