Why it matters:
Refusing aid to Democratic-run states while approving GOP ones turns emergency relief into a partisan weapon, denying communities timely recovery and costing lives and livelihoods.
Flood payments withheld but displaced residents say they need help now
By James Elton
Stranded residents of Jilkminggan in the Big Rivers region say they need their full flood relief payments now, after finding out this week they would only get one-quarter of the money while they remain in shelters in Mataranka.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/remote-payments-withheld-flood-recovery-nt-/106472466
Thom Tillis Grills DHS Sec. Kristi Noem Over FEMA Delays and ICE Quotas
In a stunning Senate clash, Thom Tillis dismantles Kristi Noemβs DHS record, citing FEMA delays, deportation quotas, and failures of accountability.
#CivilRights #DHS #DisasterRelief #FEMA #governmentAccountability #HomelandSecurityAct #ICE #ImmigrationPolicy #KristiNoem #SenateHearing #ThomTillis https://wp.me/p1OjMZ-oL0
Are you aware of any interesting depictions of disaster response and relief in art?
I'm especially interested in community collaboration, rebuilding, not just "handing out the care packages".
#art #illustration #visualLanguage #disaster #disasterRelief #disasterResponse #climate #climateChange #solarpunk
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