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Here are the types of extreme weather you may face — from tornadoes to floods to snow storms — and the officials who determine how severe it is and how financial assistance is distributed. Natural ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Floridians have been battered by three hurricanes making landfall in just over two months, with major hurricanes Helene and Milton happening less than two weeks apart. Widespread damage ...

In today's digital world, data is the lifeblood of businesses. Losing it can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and damage to a company's reputation. To safeguard against ...

In the middle of two devastating hurricanes, misinformation about federal assistance for disaster survivors has been running rampant. One major part of FEMA’s assistance that has been mischaracterized ...

When disasters hit, they can mean days to weeks without power, and sometimes they allow just enough time to grab a bag of supplies and go. Now is the time to prepare, well before the disaster is on ...

If your home is destroyed in a wildfire, hurricane, tornado or other weather event, it may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to rebuild or fix the damages. Even if your insurance pays out, it may ...

An interview with International Rescue Committee’s PPSEA (Preparedness for Protection in Southeast Asia) project director Roger Cabiles illustrates the importance of remembering the forgotten ...

Western North Carolina residents who are out of work in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, a federal program that expands unemployment eligibility ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOS ANGELES – If you were affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, you may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance.