Tag: disaster
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‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that ”I will run right over … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/dont-get-in-my-way-the-new-acting-head-of-federal-disaster-agency-warns-in-call-with-staff/601348517
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Minnesota has long welcomed people fleeing disaster in their home countries
Officials say Minnesota’s reputation as a welcoming state has helped make it the top destination in the U.S. for secondary migration — which occurs when refugees move to Minnesota after an initial … Read Full Article
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No choice left but to fight
The means and manner in which the Hmong and many other cannabis growers are growing cannabis in Shasta Vista are highly toxic and an environmental disaster (“ No choice left but to fight ,” November … Read Full Article
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Millions Affected by Seasonal Floods in China as Nation Faces Water Insecurity
Floods in China’s south have displaced more than 2.6 million people and wrought hundreds of millions in damages, state-run media report. The disaster follows … Read Full Article: article source
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School trustee featured in disaster preparedness series aimed at Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders
The school board trustee and her daughter were featured in a “Talks with Mom” series intended help people navigate conversations about wildfire preparedness with their relatives. Read Full Article
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Emergency, disaster preparedness assistance available in six languages
As we head further into wildfire season, the state of California has been preparing resources on emergency alerts in other languages to help non-English speakers get accurate information. Read Full Article
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Public invited to weigh in on coronavirus vaccine allocation proposal from Wisconsin’s Ethics Subcommittee
After several weeks of research, data analysis and deliberation, the Ethics Subcommittee of the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee, comprised of physicians, scientists, educators and community … Read Full Article
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The Disaster Mindset Helped Asian-Americans Survive. But It’s A Losing Strategy
We joke that we’ve been preparing for a pandemic for our entire lives. But living like disaster is around every corner won’t serve us in the long-term. Read Full Article
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Post from Community: Brew City Match to provide disaster assistance loans & grants
The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce will be processing these loans. Applications are available on the Brew City Match website on the COVID-19 page with directions on how to apply. Your … Read Full Article
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Biles leads U.S. Championships; St. Paul’s Lee in second place
Her uneven bars were messy. The block on her Amanar vault dangerously close to disaster. From 2017St. Paul Hmong-American gymnast leaps toward her Olympic dream — and history That her all-around … Read Full Article
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Disaster management
Disaster management experts said we need to redesign our towns and cities and abandon flood-prone areas development or infrastructure projects. Due to climate change and governments around the world t… Read Full Article
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Rain-making operation ordered to ease impacts from freak storms
Mae Hong Son officials rush help to Hmong village hit by stormBy The Nation Disaster mitigation officials in Mae Hong Song province rushed help to a Hmong village in Muang district on Saturday morning after a storm damaged some 30 houses. The storm hit … Read Full Article
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Couple arrested in Lampang for major drug haul had young son with them
Mae Hong Son officials rush help to Hmong village hit by stormBy The Nation Disaster mitigation officials in Mae Hong Song province rushed help to a Hmong village in Muang district on Saturday morning after a storm damaged some 30 houses. The storm hit … Read Full Article
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Mae Hong Son officials rush help to Hmong village hit by storm
Disaster mitigation officials in Mae Hong Song province rushed help to a Hmong village in Muang district on Saturday morning after a storm damaged some 30 houses. The storm hit the village at around 4pm on Friday. Permwitthaya Kanthasong, chief of the … Read Full Article
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Laos: A lesser-known disaster in the Vietnam era
Here we get an informative and well-researched overview of the covert war the United States waged in Laos between 1960 and 1975, one that involved both the recruitment and training of a local anti-communist fighting force led by Hmong tribesmen and the … Read Full Article
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Unhappy Valentines: romantic holiday disasters
Then we got itchy feet and organised a three-day walking tour through the hill villages of the Hmong. Our marriage would start on an adventurous note. It was a disaster from the moment we entered the first village. We were to stay that night in the village … Read Full Article