Tag: FEMA
Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public
By Katee Tompkins
Emergency warnings are designed to reach all Michigan residents, whether through a cellphone alert, television broadcast or weather radio, but ensuring those messages are accessible to people with disabilities, limited English proficiency and limited access to technology often requires additional efforts.
After April floods, bridges out till 2027 and a school loses kids over detour
More than a dozen Michigan counties are still working to recover from April floods that washed out roads and bridges. One school district in Manistee County is spending tens of thousands of dollars in new transportation costs while losing tens of thousands of dollars as students transfer out of the district to avoid the long detours.
Online Army Draws Attention To Elon Musk And The Nepal Flood Disaster
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s work at the “DOGE” budget-cutting office is in the news again, following the devastating flood in Nepal last week.
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In The American Southwest, The Water Crisis Threatens Existential Harm To Millions
Seven US states rely on the water in the Colorado River. Those seven states are divided into upper basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming — and lower basin states — Arizona, Nevada, and California. In 1922, the American southwest was little more than an arid area with … [continued]
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The Real AI Safety Discussion That Just Isn’t Happening
If you spend any time watching the AI safety debate play out online, you’ve probably noticed it’s a bit of a circus. Right now, the conversation is totally dominated by tech investors pushing for maximum speed, software developers who think a few lines of code can solve anything, and click-hungry … [continued]
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