If FEMA Didn’t Exist, Could States Handle The Disaster Response Alone?
For a small state like Hawaiʻi, the 2023 Lahaina fires showed how FEMA can assist in responding to a disaster.
The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires
Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about their air and water.
The new NIMBY battle over waste from the L.A. fires
Near the ruins of the Los Angeles fires, a new battle has been emerging over how to dispose of the toxic waste left behind.
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Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4 billion settlement to proceed
The massive inferno that was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, killing ...
LA flash flood watch: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a ...
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South Australia Fire Danger Ratings
Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...