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FEMA OKs Funds to Help Fight Montana Wildfire
Federal funds are now available to help with firefighting costs for the Poverty Flats Fire burning in Big Horn County and Crow Agency in Montana, FEMA reported. FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tammy Littrell approved the state’s request for a federal …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:19 PM |
A Week Later, Oil Well Fire Still Burns in North Dakota
The operator of an oil well pad where a fire has been burning since last week in McKenzie County has brought in a specialized emergency response crew to get a handle on the blaze. The well pad is located on …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:18 PM |
3 Midwest Manufacturers Pay More Than $400K to Settle Hazardous Waste Violation Cases
Three manufacturing companies in Midwest states reached settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Collectively, the three companies paid more than $400,000 to settle the cases. …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:06 PM |
Baton Rouge Apartment Building Torched
An arsonist set fire to an apartment building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving 10 people temporarily without their home, fire officials said. The fire at night on July 27 caused thousands of dollars in damage, WBRZ-TV reported. Firefighters found the …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:04 PM |
2 Dead; 7 Injured After Leak at Texas Chemical Plant
Two people are dead and dozens more were injured after a chemical leak at a Houston-area plant, officials said. The incident happened about 7:35 p.m. on July 27 and involved an acetic acid leak at the LyondellBasell facility in the …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:03 PM |
Oklahoma Health Officials Seek Emergency Order as COVID Cases Rise
Health officials in Oklahoma on July 27 urged Gov. Kevin Stitt to issue an emergency declaration that would allow for expanded care for those with COVID-19 — something the Republican has said he will not do. Such a declaration would …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 4:01 PM |
The Hartford Reports Q2 Net Income Up 94%; Boasts ‘Superb’ P/C Results
The Hartford today announced it earned $900 million in net income in the second quarter of this year, a 94% jump from second quarter 2020. Core earnings of $836 million were up 91% from second quarter 2020. “Our performance was …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 2:57 PM |
Chubb CEO Greenberg Stresses Need to Address Ransomware and ‘Systemic’ Cyber Risk
Chubb Chairman and CEO Evan Greenberg is doubling down against outlawing ransomware payments to address the the growing threat of ransomware. He appears to make an exception, however, for cryptocurrency payments. “While I don’t think the government should outlaw ransomware …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 2:30 PM |
The Hanover Enhances Product Suites for Lawyers, Healthcare Facilities
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. said it has enhanced its product suites for lawyers and healthcare facilities. The Hanover Lawyers Advantage product suite offers stand-alone professional liability coverage for a wide range of law firms. In addition to a new …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 1:56 PM |
Study Finds Boston’s Subway System Faces Severe Flood Threat
The Boston area’s subway system faces a severe threat from rising seas over the next 50 years that could cause flooding and cut critical links around the city, according to a new study. The report, written by researchers at the …
POSTED JULY 29, 2021 1:31 PM |
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