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Groups urge FEMA to recognize extreme heat, wildfire smoke as a ‘major disaster’

A coalition of environmental, labor, and healthcare groups are urging FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as "major disasters" to secure federal funding for affected states.
The petition, encompassing numerous organizations across states, aims to aid regions struggling financially due to heightened extreme heat and wildfire smoke resulting from climate change.
FEMA has yet to designate extreme heat emergencies as disasters despite requests from states, hindering access to federal resources.

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CBS News

FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters

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The Hill

Groups urge FEMA to recognize extreme heat, wildfire smoke as a ‘major disaster’

A coalition of environmental, labor and healthcare groups called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as “major disasters" to unlock federal funding for states during these weather events.

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Los Angeles Times

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Making the Federal Emergency Management Agency formally recognize extreme heat and smoke would unlock crucial disaster relief funding during those events.

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