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Kerr County battles flood damage with dwindling aid and volunteers
environment1 month ago

Kerr County battles flood damage with dwindling aid and volunteers

Kerr County faces a second major flood in two years with resources stretched thin: FEMA hasn’t approved federal aid for individuals or local governments, and philanthropic support and volunteers haven’t matched last year’s surge, leaving residents and businesses to absorb millions in damage as tourism fades and infrastructure struggles continue; local groups warn they don’t yet have enough resources and are scrambling to coordinate relief while awaiting further assistance.

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for This Week
technology2 years ago

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for This Week

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are conducting a nationwide test of emergency alert systems on October 4. The test will include the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), with messages sent to cell phones, radios, and televisions. The purpose of the test is to ensure the effectiveness of these systems in warning the public about emergencies. This will be the third nationwide test of the WEA system and the seventh nationwide test of the EAS. The agencies are coordinating with participants and providers to minimize confusion and maximize public safety.