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FEMA Set to Open Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
LOS ANGELES – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Altadena to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At DRCs, you...
Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trimble
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trimble County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Calloway
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Calloway County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Breckinridge County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Breckinridge County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Relocated in Butler County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has been relocated in Butler County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds,...
Neutrality in war - a lifeline across front lines
In the chaos and complexity of modern warfare, where frontlines blur, facts are contested and civilians suffer, we play an important role: that of neutral humanitarian intermediary. Engaging in meaningful dialogue with all sides to a conflict...
Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA....
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Garrard County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Russell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trigg County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trigg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new...
Afriforum clutching at straws after a reset of SA – US Diplomatic Relations
By Khumbudzo Ntshavheni During President Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to the USA on the invitation of President Trump, AfriForum had definitely wished for a different treatment of our President or at the least a different outcome of the...
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to continued inclement weather, the West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed...
FEMA Offers Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. FEMA can...
Today is the Last Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe...
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Closed Jan. 6 due to Inclement Weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to inclement weather, the FEMA-State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the DRC will open two hours later than previously scheduled, 10 a.m. instead of 8...
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County is closing its Bluefield facility and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. It will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The Disaster Recovery Center location and...
Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center is expected to open Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery...
Inclement weather delaying opening of Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will open later than scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery...