AUDIO: Daniel Llargués, Oficial de Asuntos Públicos en FEMA
Las inundaciones son el desastre natural más costoso de Estados Unidos, y los ríos provocan cientos de inundaciones cada año.
AUDIO: David Maurstad, Senior Executive of the NFIP
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 result in increased rainfall and melting snow which can cause rivers and other bodies of water to rise, overflow and spill out onto nearby flat, dry land—and that causes flooding.
Discover the initial ratings for partial driving automation safeguards, highlighting the need for industry improvements in vehicle safety features.
Explore the IIHS’s new, tougher criteria for its TOP SAFETY PICK awards, pushing automakers to prioritize enhanced vehicle safety standards.
Dr. Michelle Fiscus, Board-certified pediatrician, chief medical officer at the Association of Immunization Managers
(Washington, DC, Friday, February 16, 2024) – Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect children from many serious and potentially deadly diseases. Unfortunately, the number of children in the U.S. who are up to date on...
Dr. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University.
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, February 13, 2024) – It seems like everyone is sick this winter – it’s hard to avoid. COVID-19, colds, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all circulating in our offices...
Jeff Jackson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance at FEMA
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, January 23, 2024) – Wider spread and more destructive wildfires are on the rise in the United States. These leave the ground charred, barren and unable to absorb water, making it so...
Daniel Llargués, Portavoz de FEMA
(Washington D.C., martes, 23 de enero de 2024) – En Estados Unidos está aumentando la cantidad de incendios forestales de mayor propagación y más destructivos. Éstos dejan el suelo carbonizado, árido e incapaz de absorber...
Dr. Alexandria Boehm, Stanford University professor
(Wednesday, November 1, 2023) – Infectious disease experts are concerned that COVID-19, influenza and RSV case numbers will rise simultaneously and are warning the public about the potential of a “tripledemic.” Tracking these viruses and...
Sue Fenigan, award-winning chef
U.S. Congress to Consider Legislation to Assess Sustainable, Inclusive Seafood Farming (Washington, D.C., Friday, October 13, 2023) – Sustainable seafood farmed in offshore waters of the United States is one step closer to being on...