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Maui fire deadliest natural disaster in state’s history

(MAUI, Hawaii) -- Maui county officials reported 12 additional deaths on Friday bringing the count to 67.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated in its press release that 85% of the Lahaina fire was contained, the Pulehu/Kihei fire is 80% contained and the Upcountry Maui ...
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James Cameron compares submersible tragedy to Titanic sinking: ‘I’m struck by the similarity of the Titanic disaster’

(NEW YORK) -- Renowned Hollywood director and Titanic researcher James Cameron has compared the tragic loss of the submersible Titan to the very thing that may have led the Titanic to its own demise, overconfidence that led to disaster.Cameron, who famously directed the Oscar-winning ...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Federal Support Continues

As the application period draws to a close, the Disaster Recovery Centers, jointly operated by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), are set to permanently close their doors at 5 p.m., May 25, 2023.However, in an effort to ...
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Upcoming Disaster Relief Clinic

The City of Greenville and the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) will host a Disaster Resource Clinic on May 16, to support ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of a recent storm. The clinic will take place at the Washington County Convention Center, located ...
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Trump says CNN town hall appearance could turn into ‘disaster for all’

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after being found liable for battery and defamation, former President Donald Trump is set to participate in a prime-time town hall on CNN on Wednesday -- after years of bitter battle with the cable network over its sharply critical coverage.It's ...
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Small Business Administration Urges Business to Meet Disaster Loan Deadline

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging businesses and residents in Mississippi to apply for the federal disaster loan program before the May 25 deadline. The move comes after severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes hit the state on March 24-25, causing significant ...
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Four Disaster Recovery Centers Open Following March Tornadoes

PEARL, Miss. — The state of Mississippi and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery.According to FEMA, recovery specialists from the agency, the state, and the U.S. ...
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‘It shouldn’t take a disaster’ for Congress to ensure rail, aviation safety: Sen. Sullivan

(WASHINGTON) -- Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on Sunday shared his concerns about recent headline-making safety issues for America's rail and aviation systems, which he said underscored the need for congressional oversight."We need to be proactive, not reactive, with regard to these kinds of public ...
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East Palestine derailment: Timeline of key events in toxic train disaster

(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio) -- A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3 near East Palestine, Ohio, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and creeks in the area.The incident has caused lingering concerns and anxiety for residents of the town, located near ...
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‘Imagine every disaster movie’: ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports from Turkey earthquake zone

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell has been traveling throughout Turkey to some of the areas most devastated by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck early Monday.He spoke with ABC's "Start Here," about what he has seen so far.START HERE: Ian ...
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