Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards More Than $900K in Heirs’ Property Grants Through Members

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Asset Management, Banking, FHLB, Housing, Plague, Appleseed, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Education, Federal Home Loan Banks, Organization

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $905,200 in Heirs’ Property Program grants to assist 21 organizations with preventing or remediating heirs’ property issues.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $905,200 in Heirs’ Property Program grants to assist 21 organizations with preventing or remediating heirs’ property issues.
  • The inability to provide clear title can make it very difficult for families to transfer, or obtain loans on, the impacted property.
  • The grants, awarded through 15 participating FHLB Dallas members, will be used to clear an estimated 442 titles and prevent heirs’ property issues for more than 900 individuals.
  • A total of $40,000 in FHLB Dallas Heirs’ Property Program funding was awarded through Hancock Whitney to three organizations.

National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Nation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.
  • NIBS was officially established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383.
  • "This is our chance to honor the relationships we have formed, research we have developed, and stakeholders we continue to serve.
  • Two years later, the commission revealed a national labyrinth of building codes and standards lacking uniformity and modernization and identified the need for a national resource to provide solutions.

Beam Global Receives $4.8M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Sustainable EV Charging Infrastructure Products

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
EVS, EO, General Services Administration, FEMA, ARC, Beam, GSA, Emergency, SAN, Electricity, DHS, MAS, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FLETC, Secret Service, ZEVS, CBP, Federal law, EV, Transport, USSS, Beam Suntory, Coast guard, USCG, Renewable energy

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.
  • Executive Order (EO) 14057 , Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, prioritizes federal investment in energy-resilient infrastructure for EV charging, powered by locally produced and delivered renewable energy for America’s next-generation electricity supply.
  • The Beam EV ARC™ systems are off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing their own clean electricity.
  • Each system is deployed with no construction, no electrical work, no utility connection and is delivered as a turnkey sustainable charging solution.

Pete Gaynor Appointed Chairman of Disaster Recovery Coalition of America

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Gaynor as the new Chairman of the organization.

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  • The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Gaynor as the new Chairman of the organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110524722/en/
    Former FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor, new Chairman of The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (Photo: Business Wire)
    With a distinguished career in emergency management and disaster response, Pete Gaynor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as Chairman.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Pete Gaynor as the Chairman of the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America," said Dan Craig, DRCA’s Immediate Past Chairman.
  • About the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America: DRCA ( www.thedrca.org ) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting disaster recovery and resilience.

Tovuti Announces New Federal & Government LMS Solution

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tovuti, Inc. , a global, industry-leading SaaS Learning Management System (LMS) software and training content company, announces the release of its Federal and Government solutions plus FedRAMP in-cloud offerings.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tovuti, Inc. , a global, industry-leading SaaS Learning Management System (LMS) software and training content company, announces the release of its Federal and Government solutions plus FedRAMP in-cloud offerings.
  • Tovuti has now optimized its #1 rated LMS for Federal, Government, and State Local Education (SLED), FedRAMP-requiring organizations.
  • Now more Federal and Government entities can leverage our advanced platform," said Tovuti CEO, Troy McClain.
  • Tovuti says that Dizi will also be available to Federal and Government agencies to help increase organizational efficiency and reduce costs.

Halff Welcomes Baker Daily, Pylant to New Leadership Roles

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Baker Daily starts her historic appointment as the firm's first female president and CEO, placing Halff among a select few of Engineering News-Record's Top 100 design firms with a woman solely in the top leadership position.

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  • Baker Daily starts her historic appointment as the firm's first female president and CEO, placing Halff among a select few of Engineering News-Record's Top 100 design firms with a woman solely in the top leadership position.
  • She is the sixth leader for Halff, joining Albert Halff (1969-1981), Joe Novoa (1981-1996), Martin Molloy (1996-2013), Pat Kunz (2013-2019) and Mark Edwards (2020-2023).
  • Baker Daily earned her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has been at Halff exclusively since joining the firm as an intern in 2003.
  • Halff's Leadership Team consists of Jessica Baker Daily as president and chief executive officer, Todd Jackson as chief operating officer, Joseph Sagel as chief financial officer, Steven Miller as chief strategy officer and Ben Pylant as chief people officer.

ClearCaptions’ New Emergency Alert System Leads the Way to Ensure Safety and Inclusivity

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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ROSEVILLE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearCaptions is proud to announce the launch of their pioneering emergency alert system feature.

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  • ROSEVILLE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearCaptions is proud to announce the launch of their pioneering emergency alert system feature.
  • This new feature uses bright flashing lights and loud alerts to deliver text-based emergency weather notifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • Additionally, FEMA’s Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system has been used more than 70,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather and other critical situations.
  • Studies have shown that this group is less likely to adopt mobile phones that typically have the emergency alert feature.

To Save the Profession, Physicians Must Learn from the COVID Response, States AAPS President

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Dr. Hughes serves as president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS).

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  • Dr. Hughes serves as president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS).
  • Tragically, these measures not only failed to stop the viral infection, but they caused incalculable harm, especially to our children.
  • “Media censorship played a huge role in fomenting mass COVID hysteria, which resulted in an almost unquestioning acceptance of tyrannical measures….
  • The Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons is published by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) , a national organization representing physicians in all specialties since 1943.

NCD, colleagues remember Andrés Gallegos

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.
  • On January 20, 2021, President Biden designated Gallegos Chairman of NCD shortly after being inaugurated President of the United States.
  • Since Gallegos was appointed to the Council in 2018, NCD released 31 reports and papers--15 while chair--making systemic recommendations to improve national disability policy.
  • Chicagoan Andrés Gallegos devoted his life to inclusion, health equity and accessibility.

New Mexico Residents File Lawsuit Against FEMA Over Delayed Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Hermit, New Mexican, FEMA, Congress, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Bottled water

It designated FEMA to administrate these claims and to expedite payments to victims of the fore.

Key Points: 
  • It designated FEMA to administrate these claims and to expedite payments to victims of the fore.
  • The HPFAA required FEMA to notify claimants of their compensation offer within 180 days of their claim being submitted.
  • According to the complaint, FEMA has delayed compensating those who've applied which is direct violation of the law.
  • The complaint states FEMA re-interpreted the 180-day deadline, with FEMA claiming it does not start when the claim is submitted but rather once FEMA "acknowledged" the claim.