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FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid....
Disaster Recovery Centers in Galax, Pembroke and Tazewell, Va. are Permanently Closing on Nov. 16
BRISTOL, Va.– The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Galax, Pembroke (Giles County), and Tazewell (Tazewell County) will be permanently closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Disaster survivors can visit any DRC to receive assistance. To find...
Ex-S-African envoy says resource needs driving US foreign policy
(MENAFN) Former South African ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, has warned that global conflict is shifting focus from oil to critical minerals, accusing Washington of pursuing a militarized foreign policy to secure access to key resources....
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on April 25, for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that...
Disaster Recovery Center at the New River Valley Fairgrounds Closed Nov. 12
BRISTOL, Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) location at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin, Va. closed on Nov. 12. The DRC was located at: Pulaski County New River Valley Fairgrounds 5581 Fair Grounds Circle Dublin, Va. 24084 DRCs...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen 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 new...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll 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 McCracken County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 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...
Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Mecklenburg County
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Charlotte will close permanently 7 p.m. Nov. 15, though North Carolinians still have many options for in-person help at the other 24 open DRC locations throughout the state. It is not necessary...
Remarkable Resilience of Human Rights Defenders a Source of Hope Amid Global Rollback on Rights
At least 324 defenders killed in 32 countries for their peaceful work in 2024 DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Despite an increasingly hostile world with expanded threats to their work, human rights defenders (HRDs) everywhere...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Roswell Mall
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to help New Mexicans affected by Oct. 19-20 severe storm and flooding. The DRC will open at Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main St....
Shukhrat Ibragimov outlines growth path for ERG Service
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shukhrat Ibragimov, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), the global metals and mining company, emphasised the significant growth potential and strategic importance of subsidiary ERG Service...
Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30. The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at: KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third St., Paintsville, KY 41240...
Final Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Terrebonne Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. –The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) serving Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Francine in Houma will close permanently at noon, Saturday, Nov. 16. The center (Terrebonne Parish) is located at: Terrebonne Parish Library 151 Library...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Clark County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Clark 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 new...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jessamine County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jessamine 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 Anderson County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Anderson 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 Mercer County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Mercer 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...