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THE NEW YORK TIMES: MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities
The billionaire’s $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy counters cuts to federal emergency assistance and diversity programs.
E&E News by Politico: If Trump cuts disaster aid, states could face their own program cuts
President Donald Trump’s plan to shift more disaster costs away from the federal government could force states into tough budgetary trade-offs.
Carrier Management: Disaster Relief Fund Hits Critical Low as Shutdown Endures
As the US government shutdown hurtles through a fourth week, the main source of federal funding for disaster relief efforts is running critically low, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal report reviewed by Bloomberg.
Naples Daily news: Franchise Now Highlights Tim Fagan’s Vision for Scalable Disaster Recovery
In a recent Franchise Marketing Radio episode, executive Tim Fagan offered an inspiring look into what it takes to lead and grow franchise brands at the intersection of disaster recovery, technology, and human service.
American Banker: Government pitches disaster relief as a use case for FedNow
A lack of payments technology hindered government Covid-19 relief payments, a gap that FedNow's operators say has been bridged enough to provide a lure for banks to adopt real-time payments.
Bloomberg News: Disaster Relief Fund Nears Critical Low Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
As the US government shutdown hurtles through a fourth week, the main source of federal funding for disaster relief efforts is running critically low, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal report reviewed by Bloomberg.
New Jersey Monitor: Disaster could wipe out NJ budget reserves, researchers warn
Falling federal aid should spur states to plan better for disasters, they say.
KMSP/Fox News 9: New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
State emergency management officials tasked with preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies think serious cuts to federal security grants and restrictions on money allocated for readiness and funding delays are posing a risk to their ability to respond to a crisis.
WCTI/ABC News 12: Onslow County tests crisis readiness with disaster simulation
Onslow County, in collaboration with Trillium Health Resources, conducted a disaster simulation exercise on Tuesday to assess their crisis management capabilities.
Bloomberg: The US Saw a Record $101 Billion in Weather Losses Through June
Fires in Los Angeles and severe spring storms were the main drivers, according to a new analysis.
Bloomberg: Disaster Recovery Is Big Business
In a US buffeted by extreme weather, disaster spending is becoming a key driver of the economy.
ABC News: States say new FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk
State emergency officials say they're facing funding challenges from Washington.
WaPo: State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk
State emergency management officials say they’re facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country’s ability to respond to crises
AP News: FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters
Current and former staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency demonstrated against workforce and program cuts during a “FEMA Solidarity Rally” on Friday, a potentially risky act of protest because some of the same staffers were placed on leave after signing a public dissent letter in August.