Category: disasters
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Census Bureau Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Data on Resilience and Service
Census Bureau commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a Stats for Stories feature offering data and resources on emergency management, community resilience and volunteer service.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentDisastersDigital and Print Publishing 9/11 anniversaryU.S. Census BureauPatriot DayNational Day of Service and Remembrancecommunity resiliencevolunteer serviceemergency management
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutians
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain at a depth of 40 km, about 151 km west-southwest of Adak, seismologists report.
Science & TechnologyUSADisastersEnvironment EarthquakeAndreanof IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaAdakUSGSSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain at a depth of 13 km, about 153 km southwest of Adak, seismologists report.
Science & TechnologyDisastersUSAAlaskaEnvironment EarthquakeAndreanof IslandsAleutian IslandsAdakUSGSSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Six Charged in Million-Dollar Lorton Fire Investigation
Fairfax County detectives, the Fire Marshal's Office and ATF charged six suspects over a June 27 fire at a Lorton training facility that caused up to $1.3 million in damage.
Law EnforcementUSALegalDisasters Lorton fire investigationFairfax County Police DepartmentBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesburglarytrespassingCrime Solvers of Fairfax CountyProduct RecallReston
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Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919–1920 Maunaiki Eruption of Kīlauea
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Drew Downs recounts how the Maunaiki shield on Kīlauea's Southwest Rift Zone was built over eight months from December 1919 to August 1920.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAHawaiiAstronomy and SpaceDisastersGeneral Weather KīlaueaMaunaikiHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryU.S. Geological SurveyHawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkVolcano WatchHalemaʻumaʻu
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Ivey Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Urges Alabamians to 'Never Forget'
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 victims and ordering state flags flown at half-staff on Patriot Day.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kay IveySeptember 11 attacksPatriot DayAlabama25th anniversaryflags at half-staffMontgomeryAlabama Governor's Office
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to Close Temporarily for 25th Anniversary Ceremony
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will close from 3 a.m. to noon EDT on Sept. 11, except for victims' families, survivors and their families, for the 25th anniversary observance.
Politics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters National 9/11 Pentagon Memorialtemporary closureSept. 11 attacks25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance CeremonyPentagon Special Events OfficeU.S. Department of WarTerrorism
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Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff for 9/11 25th anniversary
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriots Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring eight Iowans among nearly 3,000 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kim ReynoldsIowa9/11 attacksPatriots Dayhalf-staff flagsIowa victimsGovernmentIowa Governors Office
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Whitmer Orders Michigan Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and state flags to half-staff Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriot Day, urging a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. and community service to honor 9/11 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters Patriot DayGretchen WhitmerGarlin Gilchrist IIMichigan9/11 attacksfirst respondersGovernmentOffice of Michigan Governor
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Toyota Donates Final GR Supra MkV to Aid Disaster Relief
Toyota has made a historic donation of the last GR Supra MkV Final Edition, a unique 382-horsepower vehicle, to Reach Out WorldWide. This gift will significantly support ROWW's critical disaster relief missions, highlighting Toyota's commitment to community aid.
BusinessTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters ToyotaGR SupraReach Out WorldWideDisaster ReliefVehicle DonationCollectible CarPlano, Texas
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Library of Congress Highlights Key September 8 Historical Events
The Library of Congress highlights September 8 in history, featuring the inaugural National Book Festival in 2001, the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and the 1903 chartering of the Quarry Workers' International Union of North America.
MediaWeatherBusinessDisastersDigital and Print PublishingEducationGeneral WeatherEmployment and Labor National Book FestivalGalveston HurricaneLibrary of CongressLabor UnionsHistoryLaura BushJames BillingtonU.S. Library of Congress
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Ohio Governor's Office Highlights Statewide Initiatives, Disaster Relief Request
Ohio's week included Lt. Governor Tressel's fitness challenge engaging 650,000 students, a new pediatric cancer navigation program, and Governor DeWine's request for federal disaster aid after August storms.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsEducationMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnvironmentDisasters OhioYouth WellnessChildhood CancerDisaster ReliefWater QualityGovernment InitiativesOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Minneapolis Shooting, Steinem's Death, Clancy Trial
Newsweek reports on a fatal Minneapolis apartment shooting, the death of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and a judge's controversial actions in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldWeatherElectionLegalSocial IssuesEconomyMiddle EastDisasters MinneapolisGloria SteinemLindsay ClancyFlock camerasDonald TrumpIranSeptember 11Newsweek
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Governor Sherrill Blasts Trump Over FEMA Disaster Denial, Citing Political Retribution
New Jersey Governor Sherrill criticized President Trump after FEMA denied the state's disaster declaration appeal, attributing the $84 million burden on taxpayers to political motives following a winter of severe storms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyDisasters New JerseyGovernor SherrillFEMADonald TrumpDisaster DeclarationExtreme StormsGovernmentOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Mayor Bass, L.A. Delegation Urge FEMA to Release Delayed Wildfire Mitigation Funds
Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Congressional leaders are pressing FEMA to release critical Hazard Mitigation funds for six delayed projects. These funds are vital for Los Angeles's recovery from 2025 wildfires and future disaster preparedness.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsCongressDisastersEnvironmentEnergy Los AngelesFEMAHazard Mitigation Grant ProgramWildfire RecoveryKaren BassDisaster PreparednessFunding DelaysLA Mayors Office
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Connecticut to Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Connecticut's annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, marking the 25th anniversary, will be held September 9, 2026, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz invite the public to honor victims with ties to the state.
Politics and GovernmentConflictDisastersGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMilitary Connecticut9/11 Memorial CeremonySherwood Island State ParkWestportNed LamontSusan BysiewiczTerrorist AttacksConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports on Record Heat, Drought and Proposed Cuts to Disaster Agencies
The Sierra Club is reporting on record U.S. heat and drought, alongside concerns about proposed cuts to federal disaster response agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and NWS, according to various media outlets.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeDisasters Extreme WeatherDroughtFEMANOAANWSTrump AdministrationSierra Club
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Hurricane Katrina Made Landfall in Louisiana
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm with 145 m.p.h. winds, made landfall near Buras, Louisiana. It then headed north towards New Orleans and Mississippi.
WeatherAgricultureDisastersGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Hurricane KatrinaBurasLouisianaNew OrleansMississippiCategory 4Natural DisasterU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: CBC details trade talk disputes, Nepal flood casualties, and economic resilience
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on Canada's trade disputes with the U.S., the rising death toll from Nepal's flash floods, and the state of the Canadian economy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldHealthGeneral PoliticsTradeDisastersMedical ScienceAsiaCanada Trade TalksNepalFlash FloodEconomyPostpartum PsychosisCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: Newsweek reports on Iran war fatigue, China's bot farm, potential Russian attack on NATO, Nepal-China floods, and Iceland's EU considerations
Newsweek reports on Iran's war fatigue, China's bot farm targeting U.S. data centers, potential Russian attacks on NATO, devastating floods in Nepal and China, and Iceland's EU considerations after a Trump gaffe.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictDisastersGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastAsiaEurope IranChinaRussiaNATONepalEuropean UnionNewsweek
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Media Monitor: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Departs, Staff Morale Questioned
Poynter is reporting on the departure of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, citing her reasons for leaving and media reactions. It also covers White House staff morale and other media industry news.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessWorldWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesDisastersEducation Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryDonald TrumpMedia IndustryJournalismPolitical NewsPoynter.org
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Nebraska Governor Announces IRS Tax Relief for Fire and Storm Victims
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced IRS tax relief for residents and businesses impacted by wildfires and storms since March 2026. Affected parties have until February 1, 2027, to file and pay taxes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyLegalDisasters NebraskaGovernor Jim PillenIRSTax ReliefWildfiresStormsDisaster DeclarationOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Michigan Storm Survivors Face August 31 Federal Aid Deadline
Michigan residents impacted by April's severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding have until August 31, 2026, to apply for federal assistance. Over $28 million has been approved, with Governor Whitmer urging applications.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral WeatherDisasters MichiganFederal AidDisaster RecoveryStormsFEMAGovernor Gretchen WhitmerSmall Business AdministrationOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Indiana power outages, USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, and Reno wildfire evacuations
USA TODAY reports thousands in Indiana remain without power after a storm, while families raise concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln conditions. Evacuations are underway for the Hawk Fire near Reno, and sports updates include LLWS and college football.
WeatherBusinessPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherEnergyState GovernmentsDisastersSocial Issues IndianaPower OutageUSS Abraham LincolnWildfireRenoSportsBaseballUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Arkansas Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wildfires
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency in Arkansas following severe wildfires that began August 20, 2026. The declaration, made on August 21, authorizes $250,000 for emergency response and recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsDisasters Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasWildfiresState of EmergencyDisaster ResponseEmergency ManagementGovernmentArkansas Governor
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Governor DeWine Surveys Extensive Storm Damage, Warns of Continued Flooding
Governor DeWine surveyed severe storm damage and flooding in Franklin, Perry, and Muskingum counties, declaring an emergency. He warned of continued flash flooding as assessments begin and state agencies assist recovery.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisastersGeneral WeatherTransportation OhioMike DeWineStorm DamageFloodingEmergency DeclarationPerry CountyMuskingum CountyOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports AOC on "Woke 1," Trump's Security, Mamdani Rebuke, and DC Crime Data
Newsweek reports on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's comments on "Woke 1," President Trump's unusual security maneuvers, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rebuke by an Israeli diplomat, and crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesConflictDisastersMedical Science Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDonald TrumpZohran MamdaniCOVID-19 VaccinesWashington D.C.Colombia EarthquakeWildfiresNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Global Wildfires Rage, U.S. Water Facilities Hit by Cyberattacks
TIME magazine reports on widespread global wildfires causing mass evacuations and intense conditions, alongside recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water facilities across Minnesota and Michigan in the U.S.
WorldScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWeatherClimate ChangeEnvironmentDisastersComputers and InternetState Governments WildfiresCyberattacksWater FacilitiesEuropeSpainTIME magazine
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Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency for Calaveras County Due to Gann Fire
Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire, which has burned over 10,300 acres, caused one fatality, and forced evacuations. State agencies and FEMA are providing critical support.
Politics and GovernmentDisastersGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentSocial Issues Calaveras CountyGann FireState of EmergencyWildfireGovernor Gavin NewsomCaliforniaFEMACalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Michigan Primary, Trump Golf Course Arrest, Fungus Outbreak, and Wildfires
Newsweek reports on Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan primary win, an armed man's arrest at a Trump golf course, a deadly fungus outbreak across states, and devastating Spokane wildfires, alongside political challenges for Markwayne Mullin.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesDisastersLegal Abdul El-SayedMichigan Senate RaceDonald TrumpFungus OutbreakSpokane WildfiresMarkwayne MullinDemocratic PoliticsNewsweek