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Alaska’s unorganized borough: Halong highlights unique disaster response challenges for rural communities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When former Typhoon Halong devastated dozens of rural Alaska communities in October, the disaster response has highlighted the unique challenges faced by villages in ...
WVXU

Rural areas face unique challenges when responding to disasters

President Trump landed in Texas today to visit areas ravaged by last week's flash floods. Here he is speaking with first responders and local officials. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT ...
Homeland Security Today

Bridging the Gaps: Policy and Procedure Challenges in Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies

Lithium-ion battery incidents—ranging from fires and explosions to toxic emissions—pose growing threats to public safety and ...
Homeland Security Today

GAO: Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series Highlights Federal Workforce Readiness Challenges

Federal agencies sent thousands of personnel to support response efforts to recent disasters such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. But the concurrent disasters and ...

Grass Flat Fire: Ongoing Emergency Response and Impact Assessment

According to Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch, the Grass Flat fire has resulted in at least 20 structures being lost, with assessments still ongoing to determine the full ...
NPR

Rural areas face unique challenges when responding to disasters

President Trump landed in Texas Friday to visit areas ravaged by floods. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dianna Bryant about the challenges rural areas face in preparing for and responding to disasters.