Know Your Flood Risk And Take Action Before Peak Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Jeff Jackson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance at FEMA
KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK AND TAKE ACTION BEFORE PEAK HURRICANE SEASON (Washington, D.C., Monday, August 7, 2023) – With peak hurricane season quickly approaching, FEMA is urging residents to understand their flood risk and to...

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USDA Urges Public To Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos, Public Information Officer, USDA
ANNOUNCER (:13): 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 ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE. RHONDA SANTOS...

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Have a Blast, Just Do It Safely this Fourth of July; CPSC Report Shows Trips to the Emergency Room Remain High

New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths Download: Fireworks Safety Soundbites and B-roll 2023 Download: CPSC Fireworks Infographic WASHINGTON, D.C. –   Fireworks related injuries remain high, turning many Fourth of July celebrations from fun…

Festeje en grande este 4 de julio, solo hágalo de manera segura; informe de la CPSC muestra que el índice de ingresos a salas de emergencia sigue siendo elevado

Nuevos datos publicados sobre lesiones y muertes relacionadas con los fuegos artificiales Download: Seguridad de los fuegos artificiales Soundbites y B-roll 2023 Download: Infografía WASHINGTON, D.C. – El índice de lesiones relacionadas con los fuegos…

The U.S. Department Of Energy Is Offering $50 Million In Grants To Support Clean Energy In Rural Communities

(Washington, D.C., Friday, June 9, 2023) – Rural and remote communities often suffer from lack of energy access and high energy costs. The Department of Energy is seeking to address many of these issues, offering...

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Conozca Su Riesgo De Inundación Y Prepárese Para La Temporada De Crecidas De Primavera

Daniel Llargués, Oficial de Asuntos Públicos en FEMA
(Washington D.C., miércoles 31 de mayo de 2023) – Las inundaciones son el desastre natural más costoso de Estados Unidos, y los ríos provocan cientos de inundaciones cada año. La transición de la estación invernal...

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Know Your Flood Risk And Prepare For Spring Flooding Season

AUDIO: David Maurstad, Senior Executive of the NFIP
(Washington D.C., Thursday, May 25, 2023)  – Flooding is the most expensive natural disaster in the United States, and rivers cause hundreds of floods every year. The transition from the winter season to spring can...

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Healthy Mouth for Every Body: A PSA From the Health Resources and Services Administration

Dear PSA Director: Oral health is a fundamental part of overall health, yet many Americans have untreated oral health problems. Research has found links between oral health and diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Problems in...

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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action Amid Record-Breaking Wildfires

AUDIO: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Administrator, at the U.S. Fire Administration
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, January 25, 2023) – Wider spread and more destructive wildfires are on the rise in the western United States. These leave the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water, making it...

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Conozca Su Riesgo de Inundación y Actúe En Medio de Incendios Forestales Que Rompen Récords

AUDIO: Daniel Llargués, Jefe de Relaciones Públicas de FEMA
(Washington D.C., miércoles 25 de enero de 2023) – Los incendios forestales más destructivos y de mayor propagación están aumentando en el oeste de los Estados Unidos. Estos dejan el suelo chamuscado, estéril e incapaz...

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