Posts Tagged FEMA
FEMA Says Now is the Time to Sign Up for Flood Insurance
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 11, 2019
Hurricane season is officially here, and FEMA is encouraging residents across Virginia to get flood insurance now before it’s too late. Michael Pope reports.
You can see what kind of danger you’re in by visiting the FEMA’s online Flood Map Service Center. Just type your address in to see what the risk of flooding is at your property.
Va News Topics: Students Struggle With Trump Victory, FEMA Flood Maps
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2016
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
Some students at UVA are struggling with Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election, and FEMA is updating its flood maps in Norfolk causing property owners to reconsider their insurance coverage, or lack of it. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. More now from Fred Echols.
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From NPR News- Minnesota Attorney General Calls Chauvin Guilty Verdict 'First Step' In Justice April 20, 2021"I would not call today's verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration. But it is accountability which is the first step towards justice," Keith Ellison said on Tuesday.
- Floyd's Brother On Verdict: 'I Was Just Praying They Would Find Him Guilty' April 20, 2021Philonise Floyd began weeping as Judge Peter Cahill read the three guilty verdicts aloud in court on Tuesday. "As an African American, we usually never get justice," he told reporters through tears.
- Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 April 20, 2021Closely associated with Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman also wrote over-the-top hits for Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and Celine Dion, as well as music for the stage.
- Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments April 20, 2021Republicans criticized the California Democrat's remarks urging protesters to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in his trial.
- Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On Climate, Or We'll Cut Your Pay April 20, 2021Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.
- Minnesota Attorney General Calls Chauvin Guilty Verdict 'First Step' In Justice April 20, 2021
- From BBC News
- Ex-officer Derek Chauvin guilty of Floyd murder April 20, 2021Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May.
- European Super League: All six Premier League teams withdraw from competition April 20, 2021All six Premier League teams involved in the European Super League formally withdraw from the competition.
- Downing Street scraps plans for White House-style press briefings April 20, 2021After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.
- Johnny Mercer: Tory MP resigns as defence minister April 20, 2021The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.
- NI 100: Majority believes NI will leave UK within 25 years April 20, 2021The figure comes from a poll commissioned by the BBC's Spotlight programme.
- Ex-officer Derek Chauvin guilty of Floyd murder April 20, 2021
