Tag: Emergency management
California Prisons’ Emergency Plans Exposed by Floods: Are They Prepared?
In 2023, there was a lot of rain and snow in the southern San Joaquin Valley, which caused two prisons, California State Prison, Corcoran,...
FEMA Rejects Newsom’s Request to Test Soil for Contaminants
Gov. Gavin Newsom's plea to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct soil testing post-cleanup for the Los Angeles County wildfires faced...
Gavin Newsom’s Response to LA Fires: Political Make or Break
In the aftermath of a devastating firestorm that ravaged Los Angeles last month, Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as a prominent figure in the...
Overwhelmed L.A. Firefighters Admit Struggle Against Deadly Firestorms
Overwhelmed L.A. Firefighters Struggle Against Deadly FirestormsLocal fire officials in Los Angeles County are facing a monumental challenge as they battle against three major...
House Republicans Plan FEMA Fund Overhaul for Helene Recovery Hearing
A group of House Republicans led by Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., is working on a new bill to reorganize how funds are managed at...