Recovering From Hurricane Ida Property Damage With Flood Insurance

AUDIO: Vincent Abril, External Affairs Specialist, FEMA
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 21, 2021) – Heavy rain from Hurricane Ida caused severe flood damage to homes in your area. As a result, thousands of people may be wondering how to begin the recovery...

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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action As Hurricane Season Ramps Up

AUDIO: Vincent Abril, External Affairs Specialist, FEMA
(Atlanta, GA, Tuesday, September 21, 2021) – With peak Atlantic hurricane season running until late October, and severe storms not showing any signs of slowing down, residents in the Atlanta area need to understand their...

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USDA Urges Public to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 24, 2021) – August is the most important time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adult activity peaks. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is...

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Major Investment Package and Its Importance To Clean Energy and Rebuilding the Economy

AUDIO: Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Friday, August 20, 2021) – This week, the Senate passed a blueprint for major investments in the economy, including support for clean energy and job creation. The House will vote later this month....

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Climate Expert Discusses Clean Energy Legislative Milestones

AUDIO: Derek Walker, Vice President, U.S. Climate, Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 11, 2021) – With the U.S. Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package followed by a more-expansive budget reconciliation plan, and with the House expected take up the bills as well,...

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EDF Comments on Major Investment Package and Its Importance To Clean Energy and Rebuilding the Economy

AUDIO: Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 11, 2021) – This week, the Senate passed a blueprint for major investments in the economy, including support for clean energy and job creation. The House will vote later this month....

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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action Amid Dam Crisis

AUDIO: Anita G. Fox, Director of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 3, 2021) – The risk of flooding in Midwest states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana is real and rising. Even with regular upgrades and safety works, more extreme weather patterns...

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