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, and the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, to be at risk...
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 a resounding rejection on Wednesday. Despite federal contractors diligently removing...
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 region, making his presence known through tours of the wreckage,...
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 fires that have been raging out of control. The firefighters...
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 FEMA in order to provide quicker aid to communities affected...