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Published on May 1, 2025

Alabama Senate passes first-in-nation shark attack alert legislation

Alabama is making waves as it moves to become the first state in the U.S. with an Amber Alert-style system for shark attacks, after the state Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday. The bill, HB437—dubbed “Lulu’s Law”—now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey, …

Source: AL.com - Alabama - Center-left
Published on May 1, 2025

Seasonal burn ban now in effect for Madison, 11 other Alabama counties

The annual restriction begins every May 1. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The seasonal burn ban for 12 Alabama counties is now in effect. From May 1 through October 31, 2025, residents in certain counties must adhere to a ban on land-clearing and vegetative burning. …

Source: WZDX - Alabama - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

COMMISSIONER FOWLER TESTIFIES TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY ABOUT ALABAMA'S MITIGATION SUCCESS

Contact: Jennifer Bowen (334) 269-3550 5/1/2025 Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler on Wednesday joined California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to testify before the Insurance Committee of the California Assembly about the success of …

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Published on May 1, 2025

California leaders introduce innovative ‘California Safe Homes Act’ to tackle wildfire and insurance crises

Today, state and community leaders supported a bold new initiative to confront California’s worsening wildfire and insurance crises: the California Safe Homes Act (Assembly Bill 888). Driven by years of extensive community outreach and unprecedented …

Source: Lassen County Times - California - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Shark alert system in Alabama: How will it work without causing beach panic?

Lulu Gribbin, 15, survived a shark attack on June 7. A welcome home celebration in Mountain Brook is planned for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.Instagram/Lulug.strong Lulu Gribbin made an emotional plea for the creation of a shark warning system, and the …

Source: AL.com - Alabama - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Capitol Beat: State's revenues off slightly in March

The state’s revenues were off slightly for March, according to data released this week. Secretary of Administration Sarah Clark said the Transportation Fund and Education Fund both failed to achieve their monthly targets. The state’s General Fund, …

Source: The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

NASA Sensors Spotting Unreported Wildfires

NASA scientists were recently able to alert emergency services in Castleberry to a 120-acre field fire after they spotted it on a large imaging spectrometer. The sensor—AVIRIS-3—was flying on board a research plane three miles east of Castleberry on March …

Source: Firehouse - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

AmeriCorps cuts prompt Colorado and other Democratic-led states to sue Trump administration

Colorado and nearly two dozen other states led by Democrats sued the Trump administration Tuesday over the dismantling of AmeriCorps, the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service, and over the cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in …

Source: Denver Post - Colorado - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

With NFL support, NCAA interest and Olympics ahead, a D3 league offers a glimpse into the future of women’s flag ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — The wind is picking up, the sun is beginning to set and time is running out for the Eastern Eagles and the Marymount Saints in what will go down as the first-ever conference championship at the NCAA varsity level for women’s flag football. …

Source: SB Nation - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Is this yours? Police want to return canoe to owner

Police seek owner of canoe found in Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:03 PM EDT May 2, 2025 GOOD AFTERNOON. I’M SUSAN SHAPIRO. A MAN IS DEAD AFTER FALLING THIS MORNING FROM THE ROOF OF THE UTZ …

Source: WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Beach volleyball tournaments spike tourism in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — Baldwin County beach tourism is getting a boost between the busy spring break and summer seasons. Gulf Shores is once again hosting the NCAA beach volleyball championship. The tournament gets underway on Friday. There are 16 NCAA …

Source: WPMI - Alabama - Center-right
Published on May 1, 2025

How States Can Build Disaster-Ready Budgets

Overview Policymakers at every level of government are grappling with the rising costs of storms, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters and how best to aid affected communities. As disasters have grown in frequency and severity, so too has the …

Source: The Pew Charitable Trusts - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

IRS Issues Advice As Natural Disaster Season Approaches

As peak natural disaster season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging Americans to safeguard key financial and tax records and take advantage of available tax relief. With FEMA declarations expanding across multiple states, the IRS has …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Chancellor Perdue asks Trump administration to protect Okefenokee

Georgia’s former governor has thrown his clout behind the environmental movement to protect the Okefenokee Swamp, a move observers say will have political ramifications even though the legal impacts are probably minimal. Sonny Perdue, a cabinet member …

Source: JacksonHerald Today - Georgia - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Sonny Perdue asks Trump administration to protect Okefenokee

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue urged the U.S. Department of the Interior to support the Okefenokee Swamp's nomination as a UN World Heritage Site. Perdue cited potential economic benefits for the area surrounding the Okefenokee, based on a study …

Source: Savannah Now - Georgia - Center-right
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Admin Over 'Unlawful Dismantling' Of AmeriCorps

A coalition of 24 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully dismantling AmeriCorps by slashing funding, canceling grants, and cutting around 85% of the agency' …

Source: International Business Times - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Former top federal wildlife official warned governor about threat of mining plans

“I urge you to exercise your leadership and authority as the governor of Georgia to help us achieve a mutually acceptable solution,” wrote Williams, who has since resigned from her role. The FWS did not respond to questions about the letter or whether the …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump's 2nd term

By WILL WEISSERT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WARREN, Mich. - President Donald Trump planned to hold a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term, staging his largest public event since returning to the White House …

Source: The Item - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Action to mitigate climate change is tough — and it just got harder

Climate change and its varied impacts may seem to some Michiganders no more than a distant threat. Many even have called Michigan a climate haven, far from coastal flooding in Miami, hurricanes in Florida or wildfires in Los Angeles. But warmer …

Source: Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan - Pending

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2025

TEXAS, May 3 - May 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on October 14, 2024, as amended and renewed in a subsequent proclamation, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Israel Contains Jerusalem Wildfire After Massive Destruction

(MENAFN) Fire authorities announced Thursday that a vast wildfire that engulfed the Jerusalem area was finally brought under control after raging for nearly 30 hours, leaving a trail of destruction across 20,000 dunams (approximately 4,942 acres). …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

Today, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), launching a partnership to explore ways to build resilience …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are raising awareness among home and property owners regarding the importance of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Israel strikes with ‘largest ever’ wildfires

(MENAFN) Israel is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in its history, with fires burning for two consecutive days near Jerusalem. Emergency officials described the blazes as among the largest the country has ever faced. The fires …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Phoenix Dojo Gala to Honor Resilience and Rebuild Pacific Palisades Martial Arts Studio Lost in the LA Wildfires

Gala set for May 17 at Hilton Santa Monica to help rebuild Gerry Blanck’s dojo, lost in the LA fires, and support martial arts programs for local youth. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful story of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: PEMCO urges PNW residents to prepare for hot and dry summer

SEATTLE, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the Pacific Northwest is just beginning to defrost from a wet and cold winter, PEMCO Insurance reminds residents that now is the time to prepare homes and neighborhoods for wildfire season. With Wildfire …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Wildfire Ravages South Korea’s Daegu, Prompting Mass Evacuations

(MENAFN) A wildfire that erupted on Monday in Daegu, a southeastern South Korean city, reignited on Wednesday, prompting urgent evacuation warnings for nearby residents and a nationwide mobilization order. The fire, which initially started on Mount Hamji …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Notfallvorsorge ist keine Option, sondern eine Notwendigkeit

Warum ein Notfallrucksack lebensrettend sein kann LANDL, STEIERMARK, AUSTRIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- „Die Ereignisse vom 24. November 2023 markieren einen Wendepunkt für unseren Planeten - einen, den die Mehrheit der sogenannten ‚ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Understanding the Free mE® EFT Approach to Emotional Health

Introduction Free mE® EFT Level 1 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 1, the foundational course of the proprietary Free mE® Emotional Freedom Technique system—a unique …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 00:52 GMT

Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentucky Survivors of April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In the aftermath of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, some Kentuckians are grappling with storm-damaged vehicles. If your insurance doesn’t cover all your storm-related vehicle damage, FEMA …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA Alert: Watch for Fraud After April Storms in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you are a survivor of Kentucky April storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, floods, landslides and mudslides, you may also be a target of con artists and criminals who try to obtain money or steal personal information. Protect Your …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 06:09 GMT

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas. The best air duct cleaning in Austin starts here! AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Steam Team, a leading authority …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Improper Documentation Identified as Major Cause of Insurance Claim Delays

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timely approval of insurance claims plays a crucial role in helping individuals and businesses recover from loss events. However, industry reports continue to highlight that …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Understanding Chemical Reactions Between Smoke Residues and Building Materials

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smoke damage from fires can result in much more than visible staining and odor. Chemical reactions between smoke residues and building materials can cause lasting structural damage, …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

Understanding the Long-Term Structural Impact of Extreme Heat Exposure

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prolonged exposure to extreme heat conditions is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the deterioration of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. As heat …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McCracken County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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