Natural Disaster Response Archives

July 22, 2025
International
World

Over two dozen killed as deadly tornadoes wreak havoc across US – What we know so far

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A fresh wave of deadly tornadoes swept across the central United States over the weekend, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more, with Kentucky and Missouri bearing the brunt of the destruction. The storms, which struck on Friday night, are part of what officials described as an unusually […]

April 16, 2025
International
World

In fresh cuts by Elon Musk-led DOGE, AmeriCorps volunteers to leave before end of service

AmeriCorps’ volunteers, who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the United States, have become the latest casualty of federal job cuts by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) informed volunteers on Tuesday they would exit the program early due to “programmatic circumstances beyond your […]