Benefits of the Great American Outdoors Act

AUDIO: Theresa Pierno, President and CEO, National Parks Conservation Association
(Washington D.C., Thursday, July 16, 2020) – The country’s national parks and public lands comprise the nation’s most significant natural and cultural treasures. These lands preserve American heritage and history and offer unparalleled recreation opportunities...

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FEMA Cautions California Residents to Prepare for Flooding After Wildfires

AUDIO: David Maurstad, Head FEMA’s Insurance and Mitigation Administration and Chief Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, December 3, 2019) – In the aftermath of wildfires, local California communities face a higher risk of flash flooding for up to several years due to changes in the terrain caused by...

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FEMA Urges Wisconsin Residents to Purchase Flood Insurance to Protect Their Homes

AUDIO: James Sink, Regional Flood insurance Liaison, FEMA Region 5
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, August 20, 2019) – This month marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 Wisconsin flood which caused devastating damage to homes and businesses. It can happen again this year. Many counties saw more...

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What You Can Do If You’re Impacted by a Disaster

AUDIO: Rullah Price, Community Outreach Director, Wells Fargo Home Lending
(San Francisco, CA, Tuesday, August 20, 2019) –  In 2018, the US experienced several natural disasters that caused destruction and devastation impacting thousands of people and their property. There were mudslides in Montecito, CA, extreme...

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FEMA is Urging Property Owners to get Flood Insurance Before a Hurricane Hits

AUDIO: David Maurstad, Chief Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2019) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 4-8 hurricanes including 2-4 major ones (Cat. 3 or higher) as part of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It...

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Program Launching Will Accelerate the Electrification of Transportation

AUDIO: John McFarland, Chief Customer Officer, Portland General Electric
(Portland, OR, Thursday, June 6, 2019) — Portland General Electric announced the creation of the Drive Change Fund to award local community organizations and businesses grants that will help electrify Oregon’s transportation sector. From transit...

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