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WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting experts for two federal advisory committees that influence national medical emergency preparedness, including responses to infectious disease …
HHS Seeks Experts to Shape Federal Disaster Preparedness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Interior Department has finalized environmental-review exemptions for timber salvage and forest-thinning projects covering up to 5,000 acres, accelerating federal land-management work as wildfires burn more than …
Interior Eases Environmental Reviews for 5,000-Acre Timber Cuts Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $28 million in disaster recovery and mitigation funding for projects across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and …
FEMA Directs $28 Million to Mid-Atlantic Recovery Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials say nearly $900 million in security funding, large-scale emergency training, and coordinated planning efforts are now in place as the United States prepares to host …
FIFA World Cup Security Plans Expand as U.S. Readies for Crowds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Behind every NASA crewed launch, a specialized federal team is on standby to respond to potential disasters, providing medical and forensic expertise in case of emergencies during …
Hidden Team Prepares for Worst During NASA Crewed Launches Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal advisory council reviewing disaster response and emergency management operations will continue its work through late May under a new executive order signed Tuesday.
Trump Extends FEMA Review Council Amid Disaster Readiness Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials say thousands of hours of training and expanded interstate disaster response efforts are helping strengthen the state’s emergency management system as the commonwealth prepares for …
Pa. Officials Highlight Training, Aid in Disaster Preparedness Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to allow Pennsylvania to quickly mobilize personnel, equipment, and funding as a significant winter storm is forecast …
Shapiro Declares Disaster Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has ordered the continuation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, extending the life of the oversight body through March 25, 2026, …
Trump Extends FEMA Review Council, Keeping Oversight Panel Alive Into 2026 Read More
STOYSTOWN, PA — State officials on Monday unveiled a major expansion of Pennsylvania’s disaster response and recovery funding, signaling a push to strengthen public safety as federal support grows less …
Shapiro Boosts Disaster Aid as State Doubles Response Funds, Expands Recovery Help Read More