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Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, causing catastrophic flooding in Tennessee and the Carolinas. The storm resulted in significant damage to transportation and water infrastructure, leaving many residents without power and water. Interstates 40 and 26 were washed away, and numerous bridges and roads were damaged or closed. Repair efforts are underway, but officials estimate that it will take months to restore major links such as Interstate 40. Federal funds have been made available to support recovery efforts. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Chobani's launch of its shelf-stable Super Milk to aid communities in need, particularly during natural disasters. Topics include the nutritional benefits of Super Milk, its donation to disaster relief organizations and food banks, and Chobani's partnership with the American Red Cross to distribute the product where it's most needed.

The article delves into the aftermath of wildfires that ravaged the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, causing extensive damage to livestock, structures, and agricultural land. It also discusses the estimated financial losses, the impact on cattle producers, and available recovery assistance programs for those affected by the wildfires.

The article focuses on the Texas Wheat Producers Association's advocacy efforts in Washington, including discussions on legislative priorities such as passing a new farm bill, equitable disaster aid, and tax policies for farmers. Topics discussed include legislative priorities, advocacy efforts in Washington, and recognition of advocacy by Senator John Cornyn.

The article discusses considerations for donating to wildfire relief efforts in Texas and Oklahoma, emphasizing the importance of giving to reputable organizations, donating requested items, and prioritizing monetary contributions for flexibility and efficiency.

The article acknowledges some public libraries for their efforts to provide basic-essential needs to those who struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include the Los Osos Library in San Luis Obispo County, California for launching a COVID-19 safe parking program, the public library in Toronto, Ontario for turning its distribution center into a food bank, and the St. Louis County Library in Missouri for offering a free diaper drive-through service.

The article reports on the announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it would begin to distribute the first 30 million dollars appropriated to the agency through the Coronavirus Aid Package, or CARES Act. Topics include details of the emergency funding legislation, which passed on March 27, 2020, statement issued by IMLS Director Crosby Kemper about the pandemic, and comments from American Library Association (ALA) president Wanda Brown about the IMLS.

This article reports that the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) plans to acquire more than 500 new Model 182T Skylanes, equipped with glass cockpits and special avionics equipment, as its mission expands to include an increased role in support of national security and disaster relief operations in the United States. Operating as an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the CAP is becoming increasingly attractive to state and federal agencies as a low-cost airborne asset that can be deployed quickly and effectively in times of emergency. To prepare for these new missions, the CAP has embarked on an ambitious program to upgrade its fleet of single-engine, piston-powered airplanes.

The article provides information on the devastating flooding in northeastern Libya caused by torrential rains from a rare Mediterranean hurricane on September 10, which led to the collapse of two dams near Derna. The flooding has resulted in thousands of casualties, with 4,000 confirmed deaths as of September 22 and another 8,000 people reported missing.

The article focuses on the Centers for Environmental Information (CEI's) report "Assessing the U.S. Climate in 2022"on weather and climate disaster events and mentions flooding reported by organization Pew Charitable Trust. Topics discussed include disaster relief appropriation listed by the Omnibus spending bill, link of gross domestic product (GDP) to impact of weather, and risks faced by recovery program avoided by low-code technology.

The article informs how recent storms in California that have caused widespread damage to the state's infrastructure, including the damaging of levees, landslides, and sewage overflow. It mentions U.S. President Joe Biden has issued an emergency and major disaster declaration for the state to assist with disaster relief efforts and provide federal funding to those affected.

The article highlights the growing demand for a wider use of U.S. unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in non-military operations such as environmental monitoring, law enforcement and disaster relief. It mentions that efforts to expand the use of government-owned UAS focus on the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator Bs which are being operated by the U.S. Air Force, Customs and Border Protection and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The article focuses on establishment of joint task force (JTF) on September 26, 2017 to support the Hurricane Irma survivors. Topics disucssed include establishment of Memorandums of agreement between special units and JTFs and territories in advance, task for disaster operations for national security, chemical hazard detection and debris removal and responsibility of collection of information.

The article focuses on the lessons learned by energy companies that have repaired power infrastructure in Haiti, Puerto Rico and other areas after the devastating hurricanes that roared through the Caribbean in 2017. It refers to the designing and building new electricity infrastructure across the region by power industry experts to make the grid stronger.

The article reports on the use California fire/rescue initiatives and resources during hurricanes in the state. Topics discussed include the deployment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces in hurricanes, its participation on the national response initiatives for hurricane relief, and the damage caused by these hurricanes.

The article reports on the response of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) management team to Hurricanes Maria, Harvey, and Irma. Topics discussed include an overview of these hurricanes, the participation of FDNY on the national response initiatives for relief, and the damage caused by these hurricanes.

The article reports on the response of Florida Task Forces 3 and 4 to Hurricane Harvey in 2018. Topics discussed include an overview of Hurricane Harvey, the disaster management strategies of the task forces, the impact of the hurricane on the people and the community, and the lessons learned from the disaster.

This article presents news briefs related to the U.S. aviation industry and space technology. Thirteen U.S. Coast Guard aircraft in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Houston were being readied to relocate to a staging position for response to Hurricane Rita once the storm passed. Relief aircrews and aircraft from around the U.S. began arriving in staging areas in Texas late last week. The new Transportation Security Administration head says that the agency's developing strategy for aviation security must be risk-based, with a high degree of flexibility. Edmund Hawley, who took over in July, tells the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, a panel of industry groups and federal agencies, that he's not interested in coming up with a laundry list of threat scenarios and developing solutions for each one. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive for certain Airbus A320-family aircraft.

This article reports that as relief efforts continue along devastated stretches of the Gulf Coast, a different kind of storm is building in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath: a full explanation of how the response to such widespread destruction could fall so tragically short on the part of government at all levels, including the military. To the list of casualties being tallied following Hurricane Katrina, at least two more will certainly be added: procedures for requesting assistance from the federal government and rules for how the military should respond to a disaster.

The article presents world news related to the field of aeronautics as of September 2005. As its largest-ever real-world operation, Northern Command is coordinating U.S. military support to Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The National Business Aviation Association is seeking a new site for its annual convention, which was to be held November 15-17, 2005 in the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Northrop Grumman Corp. is nearing completion of its first enhanced-capability RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, with delivery of a new 131-ft.-long graphite-composite wing and the first set of larger vertical tails.

"With federal disaster assistance funding and resources, cities will be better equipped to provide shelters with proper cooling facilities, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our communities have a safe space to go when there are scorching temperatures", Anthony wrote. Importantly, the legislation would enable local governments to expand cooling centers during extreme heat waves, Anthony wrote. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information about the United States Department of Agriculture's announcement of disaster aid through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for losses sustained in the 2022 crop year. It mentions the program will utilize funds from the supplemental appropriations bill and will utilize both Phase 1 and Phase 2 methods to determine payment amounts for eligible producers.

The article talks about the deployment of United States Navy's Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS-4) to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Topics discussed include reconfiguration of ships for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine hunter (MCM), and surface warfare (SUW); use of ships for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts; and views of Rear Admiral Don Gabrielson, on the same.

Recounts `Aviation Week' editor Michael Mecham's Provide Hope flights to St. Petersburg with food and to Lvov with medical supplies. The two week effort of 65 relief flights used Air Force C-141 and C-5 cargo crews from Rhein Main AB in Germany to 24 cities in the Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia. Other countries contributing aid; Flight crews aboard the C-5 and C-141; Aeroflot-provided navigator-interpreters; Concern over Russian use of QFE; Satellite imagery technology.

The article reports on the crowdsourced mapping effort of the Florida International University (FIU) and the American Library Association (ALA) in gathering status reports and updates on libraries in the Caribbean and to help relief operations in the aftermath of hurricanes. It mentions that the geospatial data has been requested by the Red Cross to help with relief operations in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and beyond, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).

The article focuses on the significance and methodology of disaster recovery process in libraries. Topics discussed are efforts of the organization BMS CAT to restore and recover the library materials from the U.S. Army Head Quarters, Pentagon library, post the terror attack, benefit of immediate dehumidification to avoid material deterioration, and presents details of other restoration agencies which includes American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works.

The article features the Oklahoma drought relief funding programs outlined by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension. Topics discussed include the application deadline for the Oklahoma Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program, the coverage of the Emergency Conservation Program, and the budget allotted by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt for drought-related initiatives.

The article discusses the operations of an emergency operations center (EOC). It mentions that anyone who may fill a role during an emergency should have a basic training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It adds that EOC is a designated facility with one or more incident operations within a specific geographic area and should consist of a public information officer and an emergency operations manager.

The article evaluates MIMIX, a flagship product line in the company's market-leading portfolio of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery software by software company Syncsort.

The article reports on the response of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) to Hurricanes Harvey. Topics discussed include an overview of TIFMAS, the participation of TIFMAS on the national response initiatives for hurricane relief, the challenges it has encountered, and the damage caused by the hurricane.

The article focuses on the development of an efficient incident command system (ICS) team in the U.S. Topics discussed include a overview of ICS, its expansion for a command team, its usual procedure, its training requirements, the all-hazards incident management team, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The article reports on the deployment of the New York Task Force 1 (NY-TF1) management team to Hurricanes Maria, Harvey, and Irma. Topics discussed include an overview of these hurricanes, the participation of NY-TF1 on the national response initiatives for hurricane relief, and the damage caused by these hurricanes.

The article discuses Cleveland said the drought that has devastated crops across the state did not leave grain sorghum unscathed but added sorghum's penchant for drought tolerance made a difference.

Meanwhile, Florida is bracing for Hurricane Ian, which is on track to make landfall as early as Wednesday as a Category 4 storm. A little more than a week after Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico as a major hurricane, knocking offline much of the island's grid, utility officials say they've restored power to nearly 60 percent of those who'd lost it. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still is busy with New York risk reduction projects. Topics discussed include Hurricane Sandy battered New York state with wind, rain and record storm surge that caused billions of dollars' worth of damage, widespread power outages and 53 deaths; and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is tackling issues of storm surge and sea level rise with a comprehensive, coordinated plan.

The article reports that officials in Kentucky have started the assessment of damage to buildings and infrastructure after heavy rains and flooding in the last week of July 2022. Topics covered include the number of flood-related deaths as of August 9, 2022, the authorization by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of funds for emergency home repair and temporary lodging, and flood damage to the state's water supply.

The article reports on the damage done to libraries in Texas and Florida from Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Andrew. It mentions the libraries that sustained damage, the services that libraries could provide to hurricane victims, and provides information on ways to help support disaster relief efforts.

The article discusses the preparation made by Seminole County Emergency Department in managing emergency shelters and relief for its county residents during Hurricanes in Seminole County, Florida . Seminole County Emergency manager Alan Harris mentions its emergency training programs on pre-planning, teamwork and quick movement for employee volunteers and staffs in aiding county emergency shelters and relief. Harris also stresses the benefits of methodical execution during imminent storms.

The article offers information on the transformation of the SH-2G(NZ) Seasprites to SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites by Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). Topics include elimination of Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) and Automated Flight Control System (AFCS) in SH-2G(I); views of Dave McEwan, the Acting Maritime Component Commander, on optionally piloted vehicle (OPV); and completion of the final operational mission of the older helicopter type after Fiji's Cyclone Winston disaster relief.

The article discusses the preparations made by the state of Indiana to ensure a well-coordinated response to natural disasters like tornadoes, floods and winter storms as of September 2014. Among the efforts were the creation of the District Planning Council (DPC) and the District Task Force (DTF) Program. Also cited is the move by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) to divide the state in 10 Homeland Security districts.

The article focuses on a system being developed by Norwegian environmental company EnviroNor that uses old oil or gas tankers as mobile wastewater treatment units. Topics discussed include the process involving standard filtration method followed by biological treatment, the capability of the system to treat wastewater to a level where it is safe to discharge into the environment or treating it all the way, and the use of the system for disaster relief and military applications.

An interview is provided with Garrett Jacobs, American director of the organization Open Architecture Collaborative. When asked about the relationship between disaster relief and his organization, he discusses his organization's work with marginalized communities. He comments on the failure and bankruptcy of the nonprofit organization Architecture for Humanity (AFH). When asked to compare AFH with Open Architecture Collaboration, he mentions budget differences.

An editorial is presented on the library community stepping in to help in the aftermath of the Hurricane Harvey in 2017 in Texas. The author says that the library infrastructure and network is critical and librarians consistently offer compassion and are ready to serve anyone in need, apart from libraries providing refuge and expertise to put to work on relief efforts.

Information about the Next Library Conference at Aarhus, Denmark from June 11-14, 2017 on community engagement is presented. Topics include post-earthquake recovery, with the request for smart libraries, innovative solutions for libraries and advantages of hacking. The symposium featured Canadian Peter MacLeod and MIT Media Lab director J. Philipp Schmidt.

The article lists various organizations to which one can turn to help the people in Ukraine with donations. The organizations include ADRA Germany e.V., Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V., Ärzte der Welt e.V., Aktion Kleiner Prinz - International Aid for Children in Need e.V., Doctors Without Borders e.V., Alliance Development Helps - Together for People in Need e.V., ChildFund Germany e.V., German Agro Action e.V., German Caritas Association e.V., German Committee for UNICEF e.V., German Red Cross e.V., Diakonie Disaster Relief, Don Bosco Mission Bonn, Don Bosco Mondo e.V., Munich Airport Association e.V., Help - Aid for Self-Help e.V., Helping Hands e.V., humedica e.V., Johanniter Accident Assistance e.V., Children's Aid Foundation Global-Care, Children's Missionary Work "The Star Singers" e.V., Church in Need/Eastern Priest Aid Germany e.V., KOLPING INTERNATIONAL Cooperation e.V., LandsAid e.V. - Association for International Humanitarian Aid, Maximilian-Kolbe-Work e.V., nora Children's Aid International e.V., Renovabis e.V., Samaritan's Purse e.V., Save the Children Germany e.V., SOS Children's Village e.V., SOS Children's Villages Worldwide Hermann-Gmeiner-Fund Germany e.V., RTL Foundation - We Help Children e.V., UN Refugee Aid e.V., and World Vision Germany e.V. These organizations offer various ways to help the people in Ukraine and accept donations for emergency relief, medical care, children's aid, and other areas. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about Modular Mining, a subsidiary of Komatsu that develops mine equipment management systems, and how in any computerized work environment, hardware issues are a reality. It also mentions how Modular helped a Latin American mine, user of Modular's DISPATCH fleet management system (FMS), protect against prolonged downtime from computer hardware issues by implementing improvements aimed at ensuring availability and operational continuity.

The article examines the response of fire departments conducting rescue work and fire extinction in the Northeast U.S. during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The response of the West Haverstraw, New York fire department to fires created by damaged electric power transmission lines during Hurricane Sandy is examined. The response to damage to natural gas transmission lines during Hurricane Irene is discussed.