Abbott activates state emergency response ahead of winter storm. What does this mean?

Ahead of a winter storm forecast to blanket Texas this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated a state emergency response. What does this mean and how is a state emergency response used?

White House Clarifies Emergency Environmental Response Rules

The White House CEQ issued new guidance clarifying how agencies can act swiftly during a crisis while meeting legal ...
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PERSPECTIVE: A Canceled FEMA Review Leaves Disaster Preparedness in the Dark

As communities across the nation brace for another year of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and extreme heat, the nation’s ...
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Opinion: FEMA Cuts Will Put Disaster Recovery Burden on States

As "500 year" floods become nearly annual events, the founder of the nonprofit Disaster Accountability Project explains why ...

Emergency response times will be slower during major snowstorm, officials warn

First responders in the Pittsburgh area will still be out handling emergencies amid the major snowstorm. Going into Season 24 ...
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Connecticut Guard Joint Staff Trains for Emergency Response as Winter Storm Arrives

The Connecticut National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters’ joint staff participated in a five-day Joint Task Force Staff ...
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GEMA activates full-scale emergency response as destructive ice storm approaches

GEMA is preparing for what officials are calling a "rare" and potentially devastating ice event that could trigger widespread ...