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Tag: fema

Health & Science

Texas leads the nation in receiving COVID-19 funeral assistance through FEMA

Sascha Cordner, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 10, 2022 · Texans can still apply for federal funds to help cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths. There is currently no application deadline.

Tags COVID-19 fema Funeral

Health & Science

FEMA opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas

Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 4, 2022 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Governor Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week.

Tags COVID-19 fema Governor Greg Abbott testing

Energy & Environment

FEMA’s new flood insurance program goes into effect today. Here’s how it will impact Harris County residents

Katie Watkins

Posted on October 1, 2021 · In Harris County, some 89% of federal flood insurance holders could see increases of up to $60 per month in the first year of the new program.

Tags climate change fema flooding National Flood Insurance Program

Town Square

The Day After US Withdrawal From Afghanistan – What Happens To Those Left Behind?

Catherine Lu

Posted on August 31, 2021 · Experts delve into the current situation in Afghanistan post-US withdrawal, and we follow up on Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.

Tags afghanistan Association of Wartime Allies Dr. Abdy Javadzadeh Ed Hirs fema Hurricane Ida John Mills Matt Zeller No One Left Behind Steve Flemming Team Rubicon

Flooding

Flood Relocation Disproportionately Affects Non-White Houston Neighborhoods, Study Says

Sofia Gonzalez, HPM Intern

Posted on June 30, 2021 · The study from professors at Rice and Temple universities shows the adverse affects displacement methods used to help flooding have on residents who do not live in white or affluent neighborhoods.

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Politics

First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 29, 2021 · The visit is part of a nationwide tour to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated. 

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Energy & Environment

Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Posted on June 29, 2021 · The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

Tags fema flooding Hurricane Harvey Hurricanes storms

Energy & Environment

FEMA Is Changing Its Flood Insurance Program. Here’s How It Will Impact Texans

Katie Watkins

Posted on June 24, 2021 · Under the restructuring, some 89% of policyholders in Harris County could see their premiums go up in the first year of the program.

Tags climate change Federal Emergency Management Agency fema flooding Hurricanes National Flood Insurance Program storms

Immigration

Immigrant Teens Arrive At Temporary Shelter In Dallas

Stella M. Chávez, KERA

Posted on March 18, 2021 · The emergency intake site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas will temporarily house up to 3,000 boys ages 15 to 17 for up to 90 days.

Tags Convention Center dallas fema Kay Bailey Hutchison temporary shelter

News

The Freeze Is Over For Texans But The Recovery Is Just Beginning

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on February 22, 2021 · How Trae Tha Truth and others stepped in to help communities survive during the freeze and who do you call when assessing the damage to your property?

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Health & Science

NRG Park Vaccination Site To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities, Serve At Least 126,000

Paul DeBenedetto / Matt Harab

Posted on February 22, 2021 · The site will administer 6,000 first doses per day for three weeks, before switching to second doses for the next three weeks.

Tags COVID-19 vaccine fema harris county Lina Hidalgo NRG Park vaccination sites vaccine

Houston Matters

Mass Vaccination Site Coming To Houston’s NRG Stadium (Feb. 11, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 11, 2021 · On Thursday's show: Details about a new mass vaccination site coming to Houston, and separating the beloved character Cliff Huxtable from the actor who played him.

Tags Black Texas COVID-19 vaccine fema Prairie View A&M University Sonny Messiah Jiles Terésa Dowell-Vest The Death of Cliff Huxtable The Defender Network vaccination

Health & Science

Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on February 10, 2021 · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”

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Hurricane Laura

Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing

SAM GRINGLAS, NPR

Posted on August 27, 2020 · Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.

Tags Donald Trump fema hurricane hurricane laura Louisiana Mike Pence texas tropical storm Tropical Storm Laura

Houston Matters

Thursday’s Houston Matters: The Latest Updates On Hurricane Laura (Aug. 27, 2020)

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on August 27, 2020 · On Thursday's show: Hurricane Laura's impact on Houston, Beaumont, and surrounding areas, how to assess storm damage on your property, and the weather complicates pandemic recovery efforts.

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