A day after alerting Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that the Norfolk Southern Railway train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine does not qualify for an emergency declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it will send a team to the eastern Ohio village dealing with the disaster’s aftermath. In a joint statement on…
FEMA Will Dispatch Team to Ohio Town Dealing With Aftermath of Toxic Train Derailment
Ohio Gov: No FEMA Assistance for East Palestine Residents in Wake of Toxic Train Derailment
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern Railway freight train derailment that caused lingering fires and spilled toxic chemicals will not receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)—at least for now—according to Gov. Mike DeWine. Almost two weeks after a Norfolk Southern Railway train derailed in this village…
Ohio Governor: No FEMA Assistance for East Palestine Residents in Wake of Toxic Train Derailment
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern Railway freight train derailment that caused lingering fires and spilled toxic chemicals will not receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)—at least for now—according to Gov. Mike DeWine. Almost two weeks after a Norfolk Southern Railway train derailed in this village…
US Spy Agency Works Inside America’s Borders to Assist With Disasters, Prepare for Climate Change
A U.S. intelligence agency is turning to domestic deployments to assist with disaster relief and help prepare for climate change, The Washington Post reported Monday. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), a spy organization that typically supports Department of Defense (DOD) overseas combat operations with mapping and imagery, helped relief workers in Florida locate and rescue…
Biden Meets With FEMA, Issues Warning on Powerful Winter Storm
President Joe Biden on Thursday warned travelers to “leave now” or face canceled flights and other travel issues ahead of a large winter storm sweeping across the United States that has already brought impacts to the Plains and Midwest regions. “I encourage everyone, everyone to please heed the local warnings. We’ve tried to contact 26…
Democrats Request $50 Million to Cope With Illegal Immigrants Bused From Texas, Arizona
A group of House Democrats on Friday requested an additional $50 million for FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) as Washington, New York City, and Chicago to cope with an influx of illegal immigrants. In a letter signed by 23 House Democrats, Reps. Jesús García (Ill.), Adriano Espaillat (N.Y.), and D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton said that…
Had Flood Damage? How to File a Flood Insurance Claim
Most everyone has heard of the flooding that recently took place in Kentucky. It occurred suddenly, offering no time to pack and move out in advance. Many people lost everything. If those floods happened in your area, would flood insurance cover your losses? Floods are the costliest natural disasters in America, states FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)….
Pols Hide Behind Charities to Welcome Illegals
Commentary If you’re a taxpayer in New York, or anywhere in the United States, you’re getting scammed by groups like United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN). You may think they’re charities. Truth is, these groups are hauling in millions in taxpayer dollars—your money—under government contracts to facilitate illegal immigration. It’s…
Selective Service Clarifies Tweet on FEMA Partnership in Event of Military Draft
At a time of rising tension between NATO and Russia the U.S. government agency responsible for managing conscription should a military draft be reinstated posted on Twitter on March 23 suggesting how conscientious objectors might be treated. “In the event of a draft, our agency would partner with @fema [Federal Emergency Management Agency] to provide…
FEMA Has Reimbursed $2 Billion in Funeral Costs for COVID-19 Victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said on Tuesday that its funeral assistance program has reimbursed more than $2 billion in funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of COVID-19 victims. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program provides up to $9,000 per funeral and covers COVID-19 related deaths since Jan. 20, 2020. The average amount awarded…
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