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Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

When a hurricane or tornado starts to form, your local weather forecasters can quickly pull up maps tracking its movement and showing where it’s headed. But have you ever wondered where they get all that information?

The Conversation

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month

A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1

The Independent UK

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If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

The Conversation

A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene

Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic spot on the North Carolina-Tennessee border

The Independent UK

The primary agency that tracks hurricanes could be on thin ice with DOGE: NOAA former deputy director said staff blew past security ‘like it didn’t apply to them’

DOGE might have its sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency that issued warnings on Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Beryl.

Fortune

I ran 40 miles in the Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 — here’s my verdict

The Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 is a more cushioned and stable shoe than its predecessor, and a great daily training option for runners who need extra support.

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What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters

As Los Angeles County students begin returning to school after wildfires devastated the region, it’s worth examining how other U.S. educational systems disrupted by natural disasters have moved forward.

The Conversation

Neil Jacobs Nominated To Lead NOAA After Sharpiegate Scandal

Neil Jacobs, nominee for NOAA leadership, faced Sharpiegate controversy but has meteorological support.

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Trump nominates 'Sharpiegate' scientist to lead US weather agency NOAA

Neil Jacobs led NOAA on an acting basis for part of the president’s first term, including in September 2019 when Trump appeared to use a sharpie marker to incorrectly alter an official National Hurricane Center map

The Independent UK

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

Al Jazeera

New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now

The Independent UK

After Hurricane Beryl, Texas lawmakers push for generators at senior living facilities

After failed attempts in 2021 and 2023, southeast Texas lawmakers have filed bills to require generators in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

The Texas Tribune

CenterPoint Energy settles rate case, will lower power costs for customers

Houston’s main electrical company backed off plans to raise rates after facing sharp criticism for its response to massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.

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North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money

The Guardian - US

‘No rebuilding without them’: Trump’s immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery

Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, says skilled restoration workers, with a range of legal statuses, are doing the arduous task of repairing US cities affected by disasters

Fortune

The lessons and laments of DeepSeek, according to VCs

Hurricane DeepSeek ripped through the venture capital world with a furor on Monday.

Salon

The risk of toxic exposure post-disaster

Many are calling for increased transparency to help citizens understand their true risk from catastrophe

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Vice President Vance To Monitor Hurricane Helene Cleanup Efforts

Vice President JD Vance visits Damascus, Virginia post-Hurricane Helene, emphasizes federal support and calls for FEMA reform.

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'FEMA Sucks': North Carolinian Displaced by Hurricane Helene Slams Agency: 'We Were Thrown Out Like Garbage!'

Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina criticized FEMA for expired housing vouchers, confusing processes and inadequate support.

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President Trump To Cut Red Tape For Hurricane Helene Recovery

President Trump pledges to expedite recovery efforts in North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene, emphasizing efficiency and eliminating bureaucratic barriers.

The Guardian - US

Trump threatens to scrap emergency agency Fema

President tours hurricane-damaged areas of North Carolina and says: ‘I think we’re going to recommend Fema go away’

The Independent UK

Trump describes Ukraine war as 'bullets whacking and hitting men‘

Donald Trump defined the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as "bullets whacking and hitting men" as he spoke to reporters in North Carolina on Friday, 24 January, during a visit to assess damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

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President Trump Considers Eliminating FEMA After Hurricane Helene Response

President Trump criticizes FEMA's response to disasters and proposes a more state-centric approach to disaster management.

The Independent UK

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire relief and threatens FEMA upon arrival in North Carolina

Trump says he’ll have Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley working on hurricane relief matters instead of using the Federal Emergency Management Agency

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