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world21 days ago•2 min saved

Indonesia Unveils First-ever Aircraft Carrier, Linking Disaster Relief to Military Upgrades

Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier, a 41-year-old former Italian ship arriving in Jakarta to be renamed KRI Sriwijaya. While designed to bolster disaster relief by carrying helicopters to remote areas, the vessel also underscores a broader push to upgrade the Indonesian military, with financing around $450 million and linked defense deals with the US, France and India as part of Prime Minister Prabowo’s defense priorities.

via Al Jazeera|

#aircraft-carrier #defense-cooperation #disaster-relief

politics22 days ago•5 min saved

Trump escalates quid pro quo rhetoric, tying aid, honors to GOP wins

President Trump is openly tying government actions to political and personal gain—promising $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms, threatening to name or demolish the Kennedy Center based on approvals, and hinting disaster relief could be withheld for electoral reasons—highlighting a brazen, ongoing transactional approach that critics say undermines democratic norms, while public skepticism persists in polls.

via CNN|

#disaster-relief #kennedy-center #midterms

us-news27 days ago•12 min saved

Lowell Echoes Iniki as Kauaʻi Faces Widespread Havoc Across Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and Lanai

Hurricane Lowell battered Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Niʻihau, with Gov. Josh Green likening the damage to 1992’s Iniki as officials mobilize aid; power outages affect thousands on Kauaʻi, a wrecked Lānaʻi harbor disrupts shipments, and two deaths have been linked to the storm. Airports faced delays, schools were damaged and prep for reopening continued, and federal disaster assistance is being sought. Niʻihau’s impact remains unclear due to limited communications, while local groups mobilize relief through 211 and other networks as damage assessments (231 so far) continue and repair costs are estimated in the millions.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|

#disaster-relief #hurricane #kauai

world28 days ago•6 min saved

DJI Cargo Drones Lead Nepal Flood Relief and Everest Aid Efforts

Four DJI FlyCart 100 cargo drones are central to Nepal’s flood relief, lifting bodies and delivering food—with each trip carrying about 132 pounds and 1,591 kg of food across 31 flights—while also supporting Mount Everest logistics; the report underscores DJI’s dominance in the global drone market (roughly 70–80%) and highlights ongoing US–China tech competition over drone capabilities and related policy.”

via Ars Technica|

#disaster-relief #dji #drones

world1 month ago•13 min saved

UN warns millions at risk as Nepal-Tibet floods push death toll beyond 1,000

Glacier-collapse-triggered floods along the Nepal–China border have killed at least 1,050 people in Nepal and left thousands missing, while about 10% of the country’s hydropower capacity has been knocked out and infrastructure across river valleys has been damaged. UN officials warn that climate-driven glacier melt will raise future flood risks, potentially threatening millions, prompting international aid, DNA-based victim identification, and calls for stronger risk reduction and resilience in the Himalayas.

via theguardian.com|

#climate-change #disaster-relief #glacial-lake-outburst-floods

world1 month ago•12 min saved

Fifth day of rescue as Nepal-Tibet floods leave thousands missing

Rescue efforts across Nepal and Tibet have entered a fifth day after flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse, with 675 dead in Nepal and more than 2,400 missing, while Tibet reports deaths and hundreds missing; about 18,700 rescuers have been deployed, and the US is sending $3.6 million in humanitarian aid as authorities warn of ongoing flood risks and searches at hydroelectric sites.

via BBC|

#disaster-relief #floods #missing

weather1 month ago•4 min saved

Hawaii Prepares for New Storm as Lala Recovery Advances

Hawaii officials warn of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moke while continuing cleanup from Hurricane Lala on Hawaiʻi Island; forecasts call for 10–15 inches of rain in southeast Hawaiʻi Island and East Maui, potentially hindering recovery as the ground remains saturated. National Guard and county partners press on with debris removal, checks for the missing, and reservoir monitoring, with about 13,380 customers still without power and 80% restoration on Hawaiʻi Island. Officials also seek a long-term grid overhaul and microgrids to prevent future outages, while philanthropy and state programs ramp up aid through funds like the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund and new JustFund channels to direct resources to immediate needs.

via Hawaii News Now|

#disaster-relief #hawaii #hurricane-lala

world-news1 month ago•127 min saved

Earthquake exposes years of neglect as Colombia's poorest region bears the toll

A powerful earthquake devastates Colombia’s poorest region, Chocó, damaging a hospital refrigeration unit storing blood donations, overwhelming emergency care, and raising urgent needs for beds, wheelchairs, and supplies as aid pours in from across the country and abroad; President De la Espriella pledges infrastructure investment and homelessness subsidies, but residents remain skeptical about long-delayed support for the neglected region.

via apnews.com|

#choco #colombia #disaster-relief

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Flores Struggles for Aid as 7.7 Quake Devastates East Nusa Tenggara

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, killing at least 68 and injuring more than 200, displacing about 12,800 people as rescuers search collapsed buildings; aid is arriving by air and helicopters, while officials declare a 14-day emergency and plan field hospitals as Flores bears the brunt of damage and thousands remain in shelters.

via Al Jazeera|

#disaster-relief #earthquake #east-nusa-tenggara

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Devastating 7.4-magnitude quake strikes western Colombia, death toll rises

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings across Cali, Pereira, Quibdó and Manizales, with aftershocks, emergency declarations, ongoing rescues, and international aid pouring in.

via Politico|

#aftershocks #colombia #disaster-relief

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Record heat grips East Asia as Korea hits 122-year high and Japan grapples with quake relief

A deadly heat wave grips East Asia, with South Korea recording 42.5C (108F)—the hottest in 122 years—and Seoul issuing severe heat warnings; North Korea also faces extreme heat while Japan struggles with disaster relief after the Kumamoto earthquake, including water shortages and heat-related deaths at shelters and in animals. The heat is being labeled kokushobi, or ‘cruelly hot day,’ as authorities push to overhaul crisis response amid expanding heat in the region.

via NBC News|

#disaster-relief #east-asia #heatwave

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Trump Denies FEMA-Validated Snowstorm Aid, Sparking a Partisan Fallout

Trump overruled FEMA and denied disaster aid for four Democratic-led states after NOAA and FEMA validated damage from the February blizzard, leaving about $227 million in aid on the table; Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey (and New York in dispute) had met the thresholds, but the White House defended the decisions as nonpolitical, a stance critics say reflects partisan timing. Several governors have appealed the denial, highlighting a historically partisan tilt in FEMA disaster funding under his administration.

via Politico|

#disaster-relief #fema #partisan-politics

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Venezuela Endures the Aftermath: Twin Quakes Claim 5,500+ Lives One Month On

One month after Venezuela’s twin quakes, the official toll stands at about 5,546 dead and 16,740 injured with estimated damages of $19.6 billion. Thousands remain homeless; missing-person counts haven’t been updated since late June, while a citizen registry tracks about 29,500 reported missing. Debris removal and reconstruction will take months to years, amid ongoing aftershocks and ongoing aid and political transition concerns.

via Euronews.com|

#disaster-relief #earthquakes #missing-persons

national2 months ago•2 min saved

Texas braces for long recovery as Nueces River floods linger

Texas moves from rescue to recovery after days of catastrophic flooding, with evacuations continuing along the Nueces River in Uvalde County as floodwaters recede; the river crest reached a record 28.01 feet, destroying part of FM 481 and prompting disaster declarations for 28 counties. Gov. Greg Abbott warned downstream waters could still rise, and President Trump approved federal aid. Preliminary assessments show damage to at least 490 homes and 100 businesses in Kerr County, along with about 100 homes in Kendall County. Communities mobilize with donations, cleanup crews, and relief drives, while residents begin long-term rebuilding. Texans are urged to donate to the Rebuild Texas Fund and other relief efforts to support immediate needs and the broader recovery.

via KERA News|

#disaster-relief #floods #national

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Venezuela's June quakes push death toll to nearly 5,000 as thousands remain missing

Nearly 5,000 people have died in Venezuela's June earthquakes, with the UN warning up to 50,000 could be missing and many feared buried; about 17,000 injured and more than 21,000 displaced into shelters as relief shifts to rebuilding. Critics say the response was slow and sanctions are hindering aid, with recovery costs estimated at around $37 billion.

via Al Jazeera|

#disaster-relief #earthquakes #missing-persons