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FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
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FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the latest…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season
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FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said during a briefing that he had…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2025
Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins
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Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2025
FEMA “not ready” for hurricane season, internal review says
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FEMA “not ready” for hurricane season, internal review says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is "not ready" for hurricane season in June, according to an internal review obtained by CBS News— as FEMA contends with staff cuts and a push by…
Posted by John McCarthy May 16, 2025
Biden approves major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico
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Biden approves major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected…
Posted by John McCarthy November 29, 2024
Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over
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Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over

MIAMI (AP) — Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2024
Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
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Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida

ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris today after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets…
Posted by John McCarthy October 11, 2024
Although Milton has moved on, at least 14 are dead and millions remain in the dark
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Although Milton has moved on, at least 14 are dead and millions remain in the dark

ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Rescue teams plucked Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton on Thursday after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets…
Posted by John McCarthy October 11, 2024
Thousands fled Hurricane Milton … just in time
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Thousands fled Hurricane Milton … just in time

TAMPA — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key as a category 3 hurricane, knocking out power to millions on its jaunt across Florida. Much of the central peninsula suffered…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2024
More than 2.8 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
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More than 2.8 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

TAMPA (AP) — Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph)…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2024

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