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politics3 hours ago•1 min saved

Disaster relief fund teeters as shutdown narrows federal support

FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund is nearing depletion as the federal government shutdown continues; with this week's disbursements, the fund would dip to just under $5 billion, and it faces a risk of hitting zero unless Congress reopens DHS and funds the department, since transferring BRIC funds is blocked by court orders. Democrats are tying replenishment to immigration-policy concessions, negotiations remain stalled, and relief efforts for recent storms continue amid the funding squeeze.

via Semafor|

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climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

"FEMA's $3 Billion Boost for Climate Resiliency Amidst Congressional Deadline"

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced nearly $3 billion in funding for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather. The money, which comes from Congress's bipartisan infrastructure law, aims to help make communities more resilient to the impacts of a warming planet. However, FEMA's disaster relief fund is running dangerously low, and Congress needs to approve additional funding to prevent the agency from falling into the red. The resiliency funding will support projects such as strengthening the grid, upgrading dams, and mitigating flooding. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell emphasized the importance of investing in resilience, stating that every dollar spent on resilience saves $6 in response and recovery costs.

via CNN|

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