WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The nation's disaster response system is "broken and in need of major, comprehensive reform," according to a leading housing advocacy group, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). In a detailed letter submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on May 15, 2024, the NLIHC, leading a coalition of over 900 organizations, outlined numerous recommendations aimed at ensuring equitable and effective recovery for the lowest-income and most marginalized d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- A leading national disability rights organization is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen and expand its services, particularly for people with disabilities, rather than consider any weakening of its vital role in disaster response. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership), the only U.S. disability-led nonprofit focused on disability inclusion in disaster planning and response, submitted extensive comments to the FEM more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing sharp criticism for what one industry leader describes as "persistent structural weaknesses" that impede effective disaster recovery. Andrew P. Kruger, CEO of BuildSOS Inc. and President of the Foundation for Community Resilience, submitted a detailed letter to the DHS-FEMA Review Council, outlining systemic issues and proposing significant reforms to the agency's current approach. Kruger, whose organizations focus o more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- LoCI Controls, an established real-time data and control company based in Wareham, Massachusetts, has submitted comprehensive comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding future rulemakings for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. The company, which utilizes patented technology to significantly reduce emissions and boost methane capture, emphasized the urgent need for advanced gas collection systems and quicker implementation. LoCI Controls highli more ST