Reported 8 months ago
A coalition of environmental, labor, and health groups from multiple states has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide crucial disaster funding for extreme heatwaves and wildfire disasters. These conditions are currently not classified as major disasters by FEMA. With scientists predicting 2024 to have even more severe heatwaves following the record-breaking heat of 2023, various regions in the US are already experiencing historically high temperatures this June. The call to designate extreme heatwaves and wildfires as major disasters is to ensure resources and support for vulnerable communities and areas. This push for federal action aims to address the escalating climate crisis and its impact on labor protections and public health.
Source: YAHOO