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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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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Tips for Saving Energy As the Summer Heats Up

AUDIO: Sarah Gatewood, Florida Power & Light Company Spokesperson
(Juno Beach, FL, Wednesday, July 6, 2022) –Summer is here which means rising temperatures and using your air conditioner even more than you normally do! Coupled with the rising costs of everyday essentials, many are...

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June Is World Oceans Month – New Report Finds That 71% of Americans Want the U.S. To Reduce Its Reliance on Plastic

AUDIO: Anthony Tusino, Senior Program Officer, World Wildlife Fund
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 21, 2022) – Eleven million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year. This World Oceans Month, we need to take action to ensure plastic materials do not have...

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Know Your Flood Risk and Protect Yourself From Spring Flooding

AUDIO: Mary Beth Caruso, Mitigation Division Director, FEMA Region 5
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, May 11, 2022) – With spring flooding becoming more common, FEMA is urging residents in Midwest states to understand their flood risk and to act now. Spring storms bring heavy precipitation that...

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Recovering From Recent Minnesota Storms With Flood Insurance

AUDIO: Mary Beth Caruso, Mitigation Division Director, FEMA Region 5
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, May 11, 2022) – Red River Valley basin residents recently experienced significant flooding that forced many to have to evacuate their homes and caused damage throughout neighboring communities. As a result, thousands...

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