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Disaster Planning And Response

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politics4 hours ago•27 min saved

Trump mobilizes federal help for Potomac sewage spill cleanup

President Donald Trump said the federal government will help respond to a major raw-sewage spill into the Potomac River, directing federal agencies to coordinate the cleanup after about 200 million gallons spilled, with barriers redirecting sewage and FEMA/EPA involvement.

via The Washington Post|

#disaster-planning-and-response #donald-trump #politics

extreme-weather24 days ago•26 min saved

DHS pauses FEMA staff cuts as winter storm bears down on the U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security paused non-renewals of dozens of FEMA disaster-response employees as it ramps up preparations for a massive, life-threatening winter storm projected to strike about half the country this weekend.

via The Washington Post|

#disaster-planning-and-response #extreme-weather #fema