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    Chennai prepares for heavy rains: Disaster relief and response underway | Chennai News
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    Chennai prepares for heavy rains: Disaster relief and response underway | Chennai News

    Chennai: Spurred by menacing rain clouds and a red alert from the meteorological department, city authorities rolled up their sleeves and gave finishing touches to a huge building Disaster relief Mechanism in all vulnerable neighborhoods of the city on Monday.As the next three days are crucial, around 400 heavy-duty water pumps have been installed and […]

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    'She doesn't matter…': What Florida Gov. DeSantis said about Harris' involvement in the hurricane response
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    'She doesn't matter…': What Florida Gov. DeSantis said about Harris' involvement in the hurricane response

    Ron DeSantis and Kamala Harris (Image credit: AP) Florida governor Ron DeSantis criticized Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for trying to interfere in the response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, saying she had “no role” in the process.DeSantis recently declined a call from Harris about the hurricane response, while Harris accused him of […]

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    Hurricane Milton: Hurricane Milton: Ron DeSantis snubs Harris, talks to Biden | World News
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    Hurricane Milton: Hurricane Milton: Ron DeSantis snubs Harris, talks to Biden | World News

    The tension between Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Vice President Kamala Harris escalated, with hurricane response the focus of the latest clash. While DeSantis declined Harris' calls afterward Hurricane HeleneHe actually spoke with President Joe Biden to discuss ongoing recovery efforts and preparation for Hurricane Milton. The White House press team confirmed that Biden and […]

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    Rep. Nancy Mace is introducing a bill to end FEMA's Shelter and Services program
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    Rep. Nancy Mace is introducing a bill to end FEMA's Shelter and Services program

    CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency said that claims were being diverted from disaster relief to international efforts or border-related issues were bogus, Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a bill Friday to end FEMA's Shelter and Services program. FEMA's Shelter and Services Program is completely separate from disaster-related funding streams, but Mace's […]

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    How long will it take for Washington to initiate emergency aid for Helene victims? • NC Newsline
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    How long will it take for Washington to initiate emergency aid for Helene victims? • NC Newsline

    WASHINGTON — Congress could break its six-week recess and return to D.C. in the final days before an extremely close election to authorize emergency spending for Hurricane Helene recovery and response. Lawmakers are not expected to return to Washington, D.C., until after Election Day on Nov. 5, but President Joe Biden hinted during remarks on […]

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    FEMA is facing criticism for prioritizing justice over disaster relief after Hurricane Helene
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    FEMA is facing criticism for prioritizing justice over disaster relief after Hurricane Helene

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing widespread criticism after it allegedly prioritized justice over disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Florida's Big Bend region and other parts of the southeastern United States. There was a spike in frustration on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). Users accused FEMA […]

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