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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hayes on Trump's efforts to destroy FEMA ahead of hurricane season
Chris Hayes addresses Trump's efforts to "dismantle and destroy" FEMA, despite the president's abundant campaign promises in 2024 to states ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Multi-agency flood relief exercise held on Sabarmati canal banks
Ahmedabad: A joint flood-relief exercise was conducted by the in collaboration with the ( ), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Gujarat Police, and National Cadet Corps (NCC) near the Sabarmati canal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The activity was aimed to improve coordination during natural disasters, especially floods. According to defence officers, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise focused on building coordination among multiple agencies. The operation involved simulated flood rescue efforts, including rope-based evacuation, drone-based delivery of supplies, and the setting up of a relief camp. Brigadier Rajesh Kumar of CDR 85 Brigade said, "We conducted a demonstration to practise army flood relief operations. During such deployments, the army works closely with the NDRF to coordinate efforts effectively. Our 50-member team includes medical, engineering, and relief personnel, ensuring comprehensive rescue and aid. This exercise helped us understand their capabilities and improve coordination. " Defence officers said the exercise was designed to make each agency familiar with the others' work processes, so they can respond faster and work together during real emergencies. It also included a static display of equipment such as rescue boats, rope launchers, underwater diving kits, and air-drop delivery systems. An Army engineer unit, under the supervision of NDRF diving experts, carried out the rescue drills. The canal provided a setting that closely matches urban and semi-urban flood scenarios. According to officers, such conditions help in better preparation for real flood situations. The drill was part of the Army's broader effort to enhance disaster preparedness. Defence officers added that the exercise highlights the commitment of all participating agencies to stay ready and responsive during emergencies.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Asheville, NC recovery after Hurricane Helene a mixed bag: Mayor
(NewsNation) — With hurricane season underway this weekend, many in western North Carolina are still picking up the pieces from last year after the state was ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Ester Manheimer, mayor of Asheville, NC, joined 'Morning in America with Hena Doba' to discuss the recovery of the city and the concerns moving forward for residents. 'We have a lot of recovery that's already happened,' said Manheimer. 'When this storm hit, it was devastating. We lost water, power, and communications. So, all those things have been restored, and we're open for business.' Nearly $900 million in FEMA funds have been sent to North Carolina in the nine months since Helene hit — both in household assistance and public assistance for residents to rebuild. Asheville, though, was one of the hardest-hit areas not just in the state, but in the Southeast. Parts of the area — especially along the river where the massive flooding occurred left many in ruins and questioning their future of rebuilding. Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins 'Buildings, parks, all kinds of roads and bridges were damaged or washed out,' Manheimer added. 'So, there are definitely property owners along those areas that are thinking hard about whether they want to rebuild or they want to participate in the buyout program.' This week, FEMA denied the request to match the funds needed for cleanup in Asheville, but Manheimer says that even if they provide 90% of said funds, it is still a big boost. 'This is a storm that estimated $60 billion in damages to the state of North Carolina,' she acknowledged. 'So, these costs are not insignificant. They are tremendous.' Manheimer says that Asheville still needs a lot of help to recover in terms of the long-term projects, while the things that were easy to fix have been taken care of already. She also pointed that the city is more prepared for the upcoming hurricane season but only if they continue to receive the necessary suport from the federal government. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mint
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
SIS Group signs MoU with govt to upskill civil defence officers to improve security preparedness
PTI Updated 21 May 2025, 04:55 PM IST Security and business support services provider SIS Group Enterprises on Wednesday said it has signed an MoU with the government to upskill its personnel and include Civil Defence and Disaster Relief in the training curriculum. The strategic partnership with the civil defence wing of the Home Affairs Ministry intends to improve internal security preparedness by supporting the upskilling of SIS frontline security officers deployed in 244 districts across India, the group said in a statement. This collaboration will involve the active participation of SIS teams in Civil Defence drills and the inclusion of Civil Defence and Disaster Relief modules in SIS's training curriculum. The objective is to enhance response mechanisms and ensure business continuity for SIS clients in the event of emergencies, disasters, or war-like situations. Rituraj Sinha, Group Managing Director, SIS Group Enterprises, said: 'By integrating Civil Defence training into our regular modules, we are equipping our frontline personnel to act swiftly and effectively during crises, ensuring the safety of our clients and contributing to India's internal security.' SIS provides security, facility management and cash logistics solutions.
Business Wire
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Tornado Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in 3 States
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U-Haul ® has made 24 Company stores across three states available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box ® container usage after a powerful weather system spawned a number of deadly tornadoes on Friday. U-Haul® has made 24 Company stores across three states available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage after a powerful weather system spawned a number of deadly tornadoes on Friday. Share The tornadoes tore through homes — and in some cases communities — while being responsible for more than 20 casualties, according to news reports. Many families remain without power and face a long rebuilding process. While St. Louis and other areas of Missouri were among the hardest hit, cities across multiple states experienced damage. Access to dry and secure self-storage units and portable storage containers is vital to communities during the clean-up process. Find U-Haul-owned and -operated storage near you at The U-Haul Disaster Relief program applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability. The U-Box portable container offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities. People seeking more information on the 30 days free offer or needing to arrange storage services can call the nearest regional office or visit any U-Haul-owned facility in the participating cities listed below. ILLINOIS U-Haul Co. of Illinois (1 Store) (217) 786-2113 Participating store locations: Carbondale (near impacted city of Marion) MICHIGAN U-Haul Co. of Central Michigan (3 Stores) (517) 507-5352 Participating store locations: Lansing MISSOURI U-Haul Co. of St. Louis (9 Stores) (314) 766-4013 Participating store locations: Ballwin, Overland, St. Louis U-Haul Co. of Missouri Northeast (11 Stores; 2 in Illinois) (314) 355-7902 Participating store locations: Alton (Ill.), East Alton (Ill.), Florissant, Hazelwood, O'Fallon, Spanish Lake, St. Peters, Wentzville In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder. About U-HAUL Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2025, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 193,100 trucks, 138,700 trailers and 40,200 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,037,000 rentable units and 89.6 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-owned and -managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.
