disasters News Updates

Government, Business

Lawmakers Agree to More Than $100 Billion in Disaster Relief

Congress reached agreement on more than $100 billion in emergency relief funding for victims of a series of disasters, including hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Baltimore bridge collapse.

December 18, 2024
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Aid Tops $2B for Recovery From Helene, Milton

The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes and warns that more money will be needed.

October 16, 2024
Government, Safety

Federal COVID Aid to be Allowed for Disaster Infrastructure Use

State and local governments will soon gain new flexibility to spend billions of federal coronavirus relief dollars on things not directly related to the pandemic.

January 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congress Passes Disaster Aid Bill Amid Calls for Resilience

Legislation designed to expedite emergency recovery aid recently advanced to the president’s desk amid renewed calls for enhancing infrastructure resilience.

October 5, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Logistics Community, Clarience Step Up to Help After Tornadoes in December

The American Logistics Aid Network started mobilizing members of the logistics community last month to help provide relief to tornado victims.

January 24, 2022
Government, Safety

FHWA Distributes $653 Million for Emergency Infrastructure Repairs

The Federal Highway Administration is awarding $653.2 million in emergency relief funds to assist states and territories that have experienced infrastructure damage.

February 28, 2020
Government, Safety

FHWA Issues $871 Million in Emergency Relief Infrastructure Repair Funds

The Federal Highway Administration has earmarked $871 million in emergency relief funds to help dozens of states and tribal government agencies rebuild infrastructure mangled by natural disasters.

September 10, 2019
Business

Business Continuity Plans Needed for Fleets to Avoid Permanent Shutdown, Experts Say

Disasters, both man-made and natural, come in all shapes and sizes, but regardless of the source, the only way to minimize disruptions to business is to have a comprehensive disaster-recovery plan in place, fleet managers and industry experts said.

April 21, 2014