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#naturaldisasters

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The Conversation: AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders. “In my research as an AI scientist, I’ve developed new models that go further. They can understand the meaning and context of posts – what researchers call semantics. This helps improve how accurately the system identifies people in need and classifies situational awareness […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/17/the-conversation-ai-can-scan-vast-numbers-of-social-media-posts-during-disasters-to-guide-first-responders/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose | Individual posts from ResearchBuzz · The Conversation: AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders | ResearchBuzz: Firehose
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#emergencies#emergencyresponders#emergencyresponse
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alojapan.com/1275615/unscienti ‘Unscientific’ megaquake rumors in world’s most favorite destination spook tourists #HongKongTourists #Japan #JapanTours #MegaquakeRumors #NaturalDisasters #tours People from Hong Kong made nearly 2.7 million trips to Japan in 2024. Although it is impossible to know exactly when earthquakes will hit, fear-inducing predictions have spread widely among the city’s residents. Some false posts cite a Japanese manga comic, republi…

'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists
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Anna Moneymaker reveals that over 80 bipartisan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to lift the freeze on the vital BRIC grant program, designed to prepare communities for natural disasters. With recent FEMA decisions jeopardizing crucial funding, local projects are at risk, particularly for Tribal Nations and rural areas. Lawmakers are advocating for better funding processes. Discover more about this pressing issue and its implications.

#BRIC #FEMA #NaturalDisasters #Legislation #Infrastructure #BipartisanSupport #DisasterPreparedness
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Alternet.org · 'Scrambling': Republicans join Dems in begging Trump to unfreeze FEMA grantsBy Jennifer Shutt, States Newsroom
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State of California: California launches new AI-powered chatbot that provides wildfire resources in 70 languages. “The chatbot, ‘Ask CAL FIRE,’ provides quick, reliable answers to commonly asked questions using information already available on CAL FIRE’s website and helps guide users to the appropriate pages for more detailed information. It also serves as a two-way tool – providing […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/13/state-of-california-california-launches-new-ai-powered-chatbot-that-provides-wildfire-resources-in-70-languages/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose | Individual posts from ResearchBuzz · State of California: California launches new AI-powered chatbot that provides wildfire resources in 70 languages | ResearchBuzz: Firehose
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#Korea #SouthKorea #CulturalHeritage #NaturalDisasters #wildfires

"The restoration of government-designated cultural heritage sites damaged by the wildfires that ravaged across southeastern South Korea in March is expected to cost about 48.8 billion won ($34.9 million), the Korea Heritage Service said Thursday. A joint investigation conducted by the agency and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety confirmed 36 instances of damage to cultural assets."

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The Korea Herald · Restoring cultural heritage destroyed by wildfires to cost 48.8b won - The Korea HeraldBy Yoon Min-sik
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Korea Herald: Restoring cultural heritage destroyed by wildfires to cost 48.8b won. “The restoration of government-designated cultural heritage sites damaged by the wildfires that ravaged across southeastern South Korea in March is expected to cost about 48.8 billion won ($34.9 million), the Korea Heritage Service said Thursday. A joint investigation conducted by the agency and the Ministry […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/10/korea-herald-restoring-cultural-heritage-destroyed-by-wildfires-to-cost-48-8b-won/

#culturalheritage#culturalheritagerestoration#culturalheritagesites
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The agency, which coordinates federal response to #NaturalDisasters, confirmed Hamilton was no longer serving as acting administrator. Many other senior leaders have been fired or decided to leave as FEMA faces an uncertain future.

On Tues, #DHS Secy #KristiNoem, whose agency includes #FEMA, testified before lawmakers that FEMA should be eliminated. Hamilton, appearing before #Congress on Wed, said instead that FEMA “must return to its roots,” helping state & local govts respond to disasters.

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