disasters

Pennsylvania wildfires coming under control
News, PA State News
CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Apr 29, 2025
HARRISBURG – Two wildfires burning through Michaux State Forest have been significantly controlled, according to the Department of Conservation and Na...
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Other Voices: Support the Red Cross
Opinion, Сolumns
Mar 18, 2025
Help can’t wait when disaster strikes. Whether a family needs shelter, food or a sympathetic ear, generous donations to the American Red Cross help en...
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Lack of training at FEMA
Opinion, Сolumns
Feb 27, 2025
Victims of natural disasters deserve the best help possible, so it’s important for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to monitor the companies it...
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Red Cross seeks more volunteers in rural areas
Local News, News, PA State News
Feb 20, 2025
The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated volunteers in rural communities to respond to local disasters, help donors at bloo...
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SMETHPORT: Bus garage catches fire, cause unknown
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Oct 25, 2024
SMETHPORT — The eagle eyes of one concerned neighbor may have staved off a greater disaster early Friday morning in Smethport, when they noticed flame...
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FEMA hits $5 million mark
Local News, News, PA State News
Oct 18, 2024
HARRISBURG — The Federal Emergency Management Agency hit a milestone Oct. 11 when grants it has awarded to Commonwealth residents under its Individual...
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Club news
Lifestyles
Oct 09, 2024
Current Events Club The Current Events Club of Bradford met for its October meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday. The meeting was called...
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Be prepared for disasters
Opinion, Сolumns
Oct 07, 2024
The message of National Preparedness Month, a government campaign each September to promote preparation for disasters and emergencies, was driven home...
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Protect yourself: COVID-19 spread is on the rise
Local News, News, PA State News
Oct 07, 2024
DuBOIS — From football games to festivals, the fall is filled with many fun activities that put people close together. It’s important to remember that...
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Disaster funds stuck in purgatory
Opinion, Сolumns
Sep 10, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to help some local governments pay for storm recovery while its aid fund faces a $6.2 billion defi...
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