Know Your Flood Risk in American Samoa and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(American Samoa, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific tropical storm season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of American Samoa to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families from flooding....

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Know Your Flood Risk in Guam and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(Guam, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific typhoon season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of Guam to protect their homes and families against flooding. Guam was fortunate to experience a relatively calm...

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Know Your Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Take Action This Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Puerto Rico, Thursday, August 4, 2022) – With the peak of the hurricane season underway from August through October, FEMA is urging Puerto Rico residents to understand their risk and be prepared to protect their...

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Conozca Su Riesgo de Inundación en las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. y Tome Acción en Esta Temporada de Huracanes

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, jueves 4 de agosto de 2022) — En el pico de la temporada de huracanes de agosto a octubre, FEMA insta a que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes...

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Know Your Flood Risk in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Take Action This Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Melissa Griffith, FEMA Floodplain Specialist, U.S. Virgin Islands
(United States Virgin Islands, Thursday, August 4, 2022) – With peak hurricane season underway from August through October, FEMA is urging Virgin Islanders to understand their risk and be prepared to protect their family, home...

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Students & Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Online Monitoring Software Is Harming Students

AUDIO: Elizabeth Laird, Director, Equity in Civic Technology, CDT
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 3, 2022) – With the shift to remote learning at the height of the pandemic, almost all (94%) schools have continued to give devices to students, and 89% of schools are...

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USDA Urges Public To Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos, Public Information Officer, USDA
(Washington, D.C., Monday, August 1, 2022) – August is “Tree Check Month” and the United States Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to examine their trees and report any signs of the invasive pest, the...

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