DHS dismisses 3 additional FEMA employees connected to Hurricane Milton discrimination investigation
The Department of Homeland Security has let go of three additional FEMA employees after a recent inspector general report revealed that the agency’s teams bypassed homes displaying pro-Trump signs in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. These firings add to the others that were enacted following last week’s IG report. An investigation from FEMA’s Office of […]
Investigation shows FEMA abandoned Trump supporters after the hurricane.
Biden Administration’s DHS Report Reveals Bias Against Trump Voters During Hurricane Response A report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has indicated that federal employees failed to assist some Trump supporters during the response to Hurricane Milton. Notably, the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that disaster survivor assistance teams bypassed at least […]
Hurricane Katrina survivor offers advice on GPS and emergency readiness
August 29 marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Gulf Coast in 2005. I headed to New Orleans, expecting to have a great time with my parents, but instead found myself stuck in a hotel during one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. At that moment, I didn’t realize how […]
Hurricane Lala in Hawaii claims one life and damages homes
Late Saturday night, Hurricane Lala made landfall, resulting in at least one casualty due to a storm-related car accident on Hawaii Island. Governor Josh Green described the event as a “monstrous storm,” confirming the destruction of roofs on 19 buildings. The Big Island experienced gigantic waves crashing against its shores as Lala passed by. The […]
Hurricane Lala causes widespread power outages in Hawaii during dangerous conditions
On Saturday, Hurricane Lara was making its way towards Hawaii, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. As a result, over 40,000 utility customers across the state lost power, with officials at the National Hurricane Center issuing warnings about “life-threatening” conditions. According to poweroutage.com, by 2:14 p.m., 42,889 customers were without electricity statewide. Hawaii […]
Hurricane Lala disrupts LAX flights to Hawaii as Category 1 storm approaches the Big Island
Travelers headed to Hawaii faced significant disruptions on Saturday due to Hurricane Lala, which intensified near the Big Island. This situation led to numerous flight cancellations from Los Angeles International Airport and reduced services across the islands. As a Category 1 hurricane approached, carrying sustained winds of up to 125 mph, several flights from LAX […]
Lala strengthens into a hurricane as it nears Hawaii’s Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala Strengthens as It Approaches Hawaii Hawaii’s Big Island is bracing for significant impacts as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens into a hurricane. The storm is already bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the area. As of Saturday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that Lala’s maximum sustained wind speed had increased to […]
Big Island in Hawaii faces hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala nears
Tropical Storm Lala Prompts State of Emergency in Hawaii Hawaii’s Democratic Governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the islands. The storm is threatening to bring heavy rainfall, flash floods, mudslides, and hazardous surf conditions. A hurricane warning has been activated for Hawaii Island, with expectations of deteriorating […]
Pennsylvania woman sentenced to 5 years for $1.7 million fraud related to Hurricane Ida FEMA claims
Trump administration enhances fraud enforcement across the country The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to combat fraud, following independent journalist Nick Shirley’s Senate testimony which highlighted widespread tax fraud. Assistant Attorney General Colin MacDonald mentioned that over $1 billion has been recouped from trade fraud cases. In a related effort, Dr. Oz has drawn […]
Tropical Storm Bertha moves closer to shore as Hurricane Fausto develops in the eastern Pacific.
Tropical Storm Vata Develops in Gulf of Mexico Tropical Storm Vata emerged in the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Panhandle on Monday evening. Forecasters indicated that the storm is moving unpredictably towards populated coastal areas, bringing potential threats of heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds. In a separate situation, Hurricane Faust was reported […]