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Jacquelyn Martin / AP

5:08pm Dec 24, 2020

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COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Stave Off Historic Wave Of Evictions

by Chris Arnold

A rental assistance program in the bill is key for helping millions of struggling renters at risk of losing their homes in the middle of winter as the pandemic rages on.

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Mark Kreidler / California Healthline

10:26am Nov 01, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

California's Preemptive Blackouts Put A Strain On People With Home Medical Needs

by Mark Kreidler

People who rely on plug-in health devices or medicine that requires refrigeration are scrambling to find ways to avoid potentially life-threatening disruptions now and in future fire season shutdowns.
12:30pm Oct 17, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

HUD Upgrades Classification Of North Carolina Disaster Relief Spending

by Neal Charnoff

A new federal report says North Carolina’s allocation of disaster relief money is finally “on pace.”
12:06pm Aug 29, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Tillis Calls For Local Management Of Delayed Disaster Relief Funds

by Neal Charnoff

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis says he’ll introduce a bill to streamline the pace of disaster relief fund spending in North Carolina.
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6:45pm Jul 02, 2019

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When Natural Disasters Strike, Operation BBQ Swoops In With Relief— And Ribs

by Susie Neilson

For eight years, a roving band of competitive barbecuers has traveled to emergency zones across the U.S., serving thousands of hot and tangy meals to people in need. Now they've got a cookbook.
Sue Ogrocki / AP

8:41pm Jun 03, 2019

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House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It

by Kelsey Snell

For months the Senate negotiated the bipartisan legislation, which provides money for states dealing with natural disasters. The bill now goes to President Trump, who had said he would sign it.
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5:15am Aug 31, 2017

National National Economy

Don't Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams

by Emily Sullivan

Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.
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5:00am Aug 29, 2017

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Want To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims? Experts Say Donate Cash

by Pam Fessler

When a disaster strikes, people everywhere often are inspired to spring into action. But donating good or services rarely is a good idea, experts say, and even cash donations could be better targeted.
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4:33pm Aug 28, 2017

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Here's How You Can Help People Affected By Harvey

by Laurel Wamsley

As the storm continues to dump rain on the Gulf Coast and floodwaters rise, many organizations are doing vital work to help save lives and give comfort. Here's how you can support those efforts.
Kara Lofton / West Virginia Public Broadcasting

6:53pm Jul 14, 2016

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Emotional Healing After A Flood Can Take Just As Long As Rebuilding

by Kara Lofton

Three weeks after the flooding in West Virginia, the phrase "West Virginia Strong" is painted everywhere. But no matter how strong the community, emotional healing after a disaster takes a long time.

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6:18pm Jun 21, 2015

From California To Kathmandu, Task Force 2 Responds To Disasters

by NPR Staff

An elite search-and-rescue team from Los Angeles County is always ready to respond to emergencies around the world — most recently, in earthquake-ravaged Nepal.

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10:52am Jun 12, 2015

NPR Red Cross Investigation Prompts Call For A Congressional Hearing

by Brian Naylor

The joint NPR/ProPublica probe found that the charity raised nearly half a billion dollars after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti but has little to show for it.