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Louisiana’s Hurricane Victims Struggle to Recover as Climate Disasters Pile Up
Government agencies have abandoned Black and low-income communities in the face of one devastating storm after another.
90 Percent of US Counties Have Experienced a Climate Disaster in Past Decade
These climate-fueled events have caused more than $740 billion in damages, according to a new report.
Every Single Florida House Republican Voted Against Disaster Relief Funding
“That is a level of callous indifference and political opportunism that boggles the mind,” one Florida Democrat said.
Biden Declares Disaster in Florida as Record-Breaking Hurricane Ian Floods State
The Category 4 hurricane caused catastrophic flooding in many parts of southwestern and central Florida.
FEMA Isn’t Only Solution to Climate Disaster. Government Must Fund Mutual Aid.
As wildfire and hurricane season approaches, we must demand solutions that empower communities to rebuild with dignity.
Hurricanes Aren’t Just Natural Disasters — They Also Fuel Inequality
Hurricane Ida showed that natural disasters are good at making poor people poorer and rich people richer.
Flood Risks Are Rising Amid Climate Change, But Congress Is Delaying Action
FEMA was supposed to update flood insurance rules on April 1, but Congress has delayed the urgent changes once again.
AOC, Schumer Finalize Plan to Cover Funeral Costs of COVID Victims Under FEMA
The lawmakers say the funds will provide much-needed relief for families already hurting from the pandemic's impact.
Biden Aims for US to Produce Millions of At-Home COVID Tests by End of Summer
The Biden administration will use the Defense Production Act to accelerate production of tests, gloves and vaccines.
Trump Shifts $44 Billion Away From FEMA Amid Record-Setting Hurricane Season
Lawmakers fear Trump's move to bypass Congress on unemployment may leave the agency unprepared for recovery efforts.