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India’s disaster management story as a work in progress

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2024, amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which has been India’s primary piece of legislation in dealing with the prevention, preparedness, mitigation, …

‘Emilia Perez’ Has France Poised to Win the International Feature Oscar — Could Another Country Pull Off an Upset?

“Waterdrop” Director: Robert Budin Country: Albania Budina’s feature debut “Agon” was Albania’s 2013 submission. His fourth feature, “Waterdrop,” premiered internationally at Warsaw. It tells the story of a city hall manager, who faces inner turmoil when …

Is Climate Change to Blame for the Rise of Authoritarianism?

9 Mins Read There’s evidence that global warming creates fertile ground for political strongmen to come to power. By LV Anderson In November 2013, one of the strongest tropical cyclones in history made landfall in the Philippines. Known locally as Super …

This Week in AI: A preview of Disrupt 2024's stacked AI panels

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. This week, the TechCrunch crew (including yours truly) is at TC's annual Disrupt conference in San Francisco. We've got a …

Trip to Scotland kept my mind off upcoming Presidential election

By Tom Tyner • October 11, 2024 1:30 am Earlier this month I went on an 11-day golfing trip to the southwest coast of Scotland with a group of intrepid island golfers. I am happy to report that we all made it back safely, none the worse for the wear and …

IICSR Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality

International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent data …

Preservation Specialists in Three Florida Disaster Recovery Centers to Offer Advice on Salvaging Treasured Items

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians recover from hurricane damage, preservation specialists will be in three Disaster Recovery Centers this week to offer advice about salvaging damaged items such as photos, artwork, textiles and other items. FEMA and the …

Did Hurricane Helene Affect Your Well Furnace or Septic System?

COLUMBIA, S.C. – If your private well, furnace or septic system was damaged by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for financial assistance from FEMA.  For disaster-damaged private wells, heating systems, furnaces and septic systems, FEMA may pay for the …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Barnwell County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Barnwell County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.   Barnwell County Barnwell Regional Airport  155 State Road S-6-398  Barnwell, SC 29812 Open Nov. 4- …

FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood

Chaves County homeowners and renters, who sustained damage from the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.  FEMA disaster assistance may include grants for …

Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut

FEMA announces a location change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides …

One Month of Meeting Survivors Where They Are in Virginia

Disaster Recovery Center Updates in Southwest Virginia

BRISTOL, Va.– A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Duffield, Va. at the Pioneer Center at 225 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, VA 24244 on Tuesday, November 5, at 8 a.m. This will be the tenth DRC to open in the impacted area.  The Pulaski County DRC …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Gaston County

RALEIGH, N.C. -  A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Sunday, November 3, in Dallas (Gaston County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene.   The Gaston County DRC is located at:   Dallas Civic Center 206 S …

FEMA Can Help with Moving and Storage Costs for Survivors Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

RALEIGH, N.C.—North Carolina survivors whose homes were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, and are not safe to live in, may be eligible for FEMA Moving and Storage Assistance. This assistance can help affected families move and store their essential items …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. The President’s action makes federal …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The …

Alert Cascade Approved as Supplier for UK Government's G-Cloud 14 Framework

Alert Cascade is now an approved supplier for G-Cloud 14, the latest framework on the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Marketplace. PETERBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alert Cascade is proud to announce its …

PlanetBids Offers Free Public Solicitation Portal to Help Southeastern States Rebuild After Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Government Agencies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee Can Post to Disaster Recovery Bids for Free to Reach More Vendors ORMOND, FL, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Researchers call for better coordination of the rules for benefit sharing for the use of digital sequence information

Researchers, leibniz institute dsmz, germany, call for better global coordination of the rules for benefit sharing for the use of digital sequence information BRAUNSCHWEIG, LOWER SAXONY AREA, GERMANY, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ‘ …

FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery

Come work for FEMA and help your community recover from the Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides that took place in Connecticut on August 18-19, 2024.  FEMA is conducting local hiring for jobs in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The agency is seeking …

Upcoming Agriculture Recovery Resource Days in Southwest Virginia

BRISTOL, Va.— Commonwealth, federal, local and nonprofit agencies are coming together to hold Agricultural Recovery Resource Days, where staff from over 15 participating organizations share resources with farmers and agribusinesses impacted by Hurricane …

Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors

Free legal counseling, assistance and/or referrals are available for Connecticut residents in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties as they recover from the August 18-19, 2024 severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides. People do not need …

How to Appeal a FEMA Individual Assistance Decision

BRISTOL, Va.— FEMA’s first decision may not be the final decision; all Virginians that applied for Individual Assistance from FEMA may not be approved the first time they apply, but there are opportunities to appeal FEMA’s decision. All applicants will …

Georgians Can Appeal FEMA’s Decision on Disaster Assistance

ATLANTA – If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are not eligible for federal assistance after Tropical Storm Debby, with damage Aug. 4 – 20, 2024, or Hurricane Helene, you can appeal the decision within 60 days from the date on that letter. Make …