Search Results: keywords:"natural disaster prevention"

  • S. 3683 — To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:418

    S. 3683, known as the “Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act” or the “MALDEN Act,” aims to ensure timely disaster declarations and assistance in rural areas. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve coordination with...

    Simple Explanation

    The MALDEN Act is a plan to help places in the countryside get the help they need quickly after big disasters like fires, by working together better with state and tribal groups and making sure people can get support if their help requests are turned down.

  • H. R. 403 — To enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,313

    H.R. 403, titled the “Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act,” aims to improve efforts to prevent natural disasters by enhancing predisaster mitigation strategies. The bill proposes amendments to the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, including updating...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a plan to help towns be ready for big storms before they happen by making stronger rules and sharing more money and information with places that might get hurt the most. It also creates a big list to help everyone find and use important storm information.