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FEMA Extends Housing Aid for Maui Wildfire Survivors Until 2027
Jan 26 2026 // U.S. officials have granted a request to extend housing assistance for survivors of catastrophic 2023 wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said. Nearly 1,000 households displaced by fire were anxiously awaiting word on...
Update: House Committee Advances Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop
Jan 22 2026 // Looking to ensure the longevity of a worthwhile federal program, the insurance industry has continued to lobby in favor of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The legislation (HR 7128)—sponsored by Mike Flood,...
The Return Period for An LA Wildfire-Scale Event May Be Shorter Than You Think
Jan 15 2026 // There has been no shortage of analyses and reporting released for the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 16,000 properties and have generated more than $22 billion in...
Wildfires, Storms Fuel 2025 Insured Losses of $108 Billion: Munich Re Report
Jan 13 2026 // Global insured losses from natural disasters fell to $108 billion last year, Munich Re said in a report on Tuesday. That compared with an inflation-adjusted $147 billion in 2024, the German reinsurer said, as the U.S....
One Dead in Australian Wildfires That May Burn for Weeks to Come
Jan 12 2026 // One person has died in wildfires in the Australian state of Victoria that have burned out an area slightly larger than Rhode Island. A body was found about 100 meters from a vehicle near the fire-affected town of Gobur,...
Surge of Supercharged Hurricanes Prompt Call for Cat 6 Classification
Jan 9 2026 // Scientists warn that warming sea surface temperatures are fueling a surge of extreme, off-the-charts storms, prompting a new hurricane category. Warm, deep ocean hot spots are leading to stronger and more dangerous...
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